OBITUARIES
Ouita M. Cohen
Mar 4, 2015
Ouita Cohen Lakeland - Ouita Cohen, 91, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice House on March 4, 2015. Mrs. Cohen was born on November 9, 1923 in Auburndale, Florida. A native of Polk County, Ouita graduated from Lakeland High School. In 1944, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the U.S. Government during WWII. Ouita...
Grainger D. Kirth Jr.
Mar 3, 2015
Lakeland - Grainger D. Kirth Jr., 65, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born in Oakland, California, and served in Vietnam. He is survived by his spouse, Susan.
Judy Franke
Feb 27, 2015
Judy Franke Judy Franke, 75, died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 27, 2015, at Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Medical Center. A retired bookkeeper, and a widow since 1994, Judy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite activities included sewing, playing bingo, or reading a mystery or romance novel in her favorite chair with her cat on...
Walter D. Traitor
Feb 26, 2015
Walter D. Traitor, 68, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born on October 13, 1946 in Alton, IL to the late Walter J. & Freda (Crabtree) Traitor, he was a retired Pathology Assistant with Naples (FL) Community Hospital. Walter loved fishing and the outdoors and he was a U.S. Marine...
David Wayne Cahill
Feb 22, 2015
David Wayne Cahill, 56 of Lakeland died on Sunday, February 22. He was born on June 24, 1958, in West Covina, CA. He is survived by his wife Nell, brother Ted Fortenberry, sister Darla Kim, mother Margie Wilson, 3 sons, David Cahill II, Chris Cahill and Jason King and 2 daughters Catherine Hanna and Amanda Hughes and several loving...
Carol Asbill
Feb 22, 2015
Carol Ratchford Asbill, 51 Lakeland - Carol passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 22. A native of Aiken, SC., Carol was a graduate of Aiken High School and Clemson University. She spent the majority of her career at Publix Supermarkets, ultimately as Manager of Associate Services. Known for her servant""s heart, Carol was actively involved in numerous civic organizations, including...
Jane Marie Strickland
Feb 21, 2015
BARTOW - Jane Marie Strickland, 68, passed away on February 21, 2015, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center after an eight week battle with cancer. Jane was born August 17, 1946, in Bartow, Florida. She was the daughter of Nettie and William Bohde. Jane was a mother, educator and a teammate to her husband. She graduated from Bartow High School...
Virginia Lucille Haubry
Feb 16, 2015
Virginia Lucille Haubry, 98 Polk City- Mrs. Virginia Lucille Haubry died on February 16, 2015 at her home due to natural causes. She was born September 28, 1916 in Bicknell, IN. She was a member of North Lakeland Presbyterian Church. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Nicholas F. Haubry, and brother, Rex Vaught. Survivors...
Evan Gregory Gardner
Feb 15, 2015
Evan Gregory Gardner, 24 Hungry Howies Cook/Publix Baker Sacramento, New Mexico- Mr. Evan Gregory Gardner died on February 15, 2015 due to an ATV accident. He was born December 28, 1990 in Lakeland, Florida. Evan was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Evan attended McKeel Academy and graduated from George Jenkins High School. He was an avid...
George Kalivas
Feb 15, 2015
GEORGE KALIVAS, 93 LAKELAND - George Kalivas, 93 passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in Lakeland, FL. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. During his professional career, George owned several restaurants in Philadelphia and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Following his retirement, he moved to Lakeland, FL, in 1995,...
Richard F. "Dick" Leis
Feb 14, 2015
RICHARD F. "DICK" LEIS, 78 Dick's Auto Sales LAKELAND - Richard F. "Dick" Leis, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at his home, after a brief battle with leukemia. Dick was born in Miamisburg, Ohio, on January 15, 1937. He came to Polk County in 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard C....
Luis A. Dejesus
Feb 13, 2015
Lakeland " DeJesus, Luis A, age 72, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 due to kidney failure at his home surrounded by family and friends. Luis was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico to the late Cristobal DeJesus and Gloria Gonzalez. Luis was a resident of Bridgeport, CT for 55 years and then came to Lakeland,...
Giovanna Rolfi Scharar
Feb 12, 2015
Giovanna Rolfi Scharar, Lakeland - Giovanna Rolfi Scharar, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Feburary 12, 2015. Ms. Scharar is survived by her daughter, Ginnie Busbey; son Riccardo brother Giuliano; and grandson Brian Busbey, his wife Mackenzie;and three great- granddaughters Emily, Stella and Charolette. Giovanna was Born on May 28, 1934 in Prano, Italy. She came to Lakeland...
Carmen L. Mcneill
Feb 11, 2015
Carmen L. McNeill, 82 Mulberry " Carmen L. McNeill, 82, passed away on February 11, 2015, from complications following surgery. She was born in Keegan, ME, on June 12, 1932. She grew up in Skowhegan, ME, and a graduate of Skowhegan High School, class 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Alvin McNeill, on June 14, 1952. In the...
Kenneth A. Kozbiel, Sr.
Feb 10, 2015
Kenneth A. Kozbiel, Sr., 69 died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Susan, son Ken Jr, daughter Kelly, brother Fred, sister Lea and several grandchildren.
Venus Koger Griffin
Feb 9, 2015
VENUS KOGER GRIFFIN, 93 LAKELAND " Venus Koger Griffin, 93, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on February 9, 2015 at Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland due to natural causes. She was born in the community of Parmleysville, Kentucky on June 29, 1921 to George and Florence (Gregory) Koger. After graduating high school and in her early 20""s, she moved...
Mary Nafziger Ashoff
Feb 8, 2015
Mary Nafziger Ashoff 99 Mary Nafzinger Ashoff died Sunday, Feb. 8 at Highlands Lake Center. Mary grew up in Davenport, Fl. Graduating from Haines City High School. She was executive secretary at Florida Citrus Commission in Lakeland. She played the organ and piano for Sunday school classes at First Presbyterian Church, Where she was a member. In her later...
Tyler Robert Mcqueen
Feb 8, 2015
Tyler Robert McQueen, a life-long resident of Lakeland, Fl. died unexpectedly on February 8, 2015, at the age of 22. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on April 22, 1992. A graduate of Lakeland High School, he attended Tallahassee Community College. He was active in all types of sports activities. On December 14th, 2011, he welcomed the birth of...
Thomas Coyle
Jan 31, 2015
Thomas Coyle, 73, died Jan. 31 of heart failure. Survived by wife, Alice, 3 children & 2 step children. Memorial service Thurs, Feb. 5 at 2pm Victory Church, Lakeland. Service: Victory Church 1401 Griffin Road, Lakeland, FL 33810
Ki Yeon Eom
Jan 30, 2015
Ki Yeon Eom, 77, of Lakeland, died on January 30, 2015 from complications from pneumonia. He was born on February 9, 1937, in Yong In, South Korea. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 5-8PM in the Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10AM...
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