OBITUARIES

Florence R. Marrelli

Florence R. Marrelli

Oct 2, 2011

Florence R. Marrelli, 84 Florence R. Marrelli 84, of Cain Street , East Liverpool , OH passed away at home on Sunday, October 2, 2011 following a brief illness. She was born in Miami , FL on December 14, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Prencipinni) Gentile. Living most of her life in the...

Dr. Joe Sanchez, Jr.

Dr. Joe Sanchez, Jr.

Sep 28, 2011

Dr. Joe Sanchez, Jr., 77 OBGYN Lakeland: Dr. Joe Sanchez Jr., 77, of Lakeland, died September 28, 2011 from a stroke. Joe was born on January 11, 1934 in Tampa Florida. He was an avid Gator fan and loved corvettes. He is survived by his wife Patricia Sanchez; 4 sons David Sanchez (Bev); Michael Sanchez (Michelle); Steve Sanchez (Theresa)...

Gladys "Nana" L. Artman

Gladys "Nana" L. Artman

Sep 26, 2011

Gladys ""Nana"" L. Artman, 100 Homemaker Lakeland - Gladys L. Artman, 100, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeland on September 26, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Zohn F. Artman, and two sons, Robert Herrick (""Bob"") Artman and Zohn Frederick (""Fred"") Artman, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Phillips (""Lee""),...

Antoinette Stephenson

Antoinette Stephenson

Sep 22, 2011

Antoinette ""Toni"" Stephenson, 85 School Volunteer Lakeland: Antoinette ""Toni"" Stephenson, 85, of Lakeland, died September 22, 2011 from heart failure. She was born on September 28, 1925 in Painesville, Ohio to John and Mary Bertone. Toni graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville, OH. She was the senior volunteer of the year for the Manatee County Schools. She is...

William C. Renfranz

William C. Renfranz

Sep 21, 2011

William Charles Renfranz 91 Engineer for International Minerals & Chemical Corp. Lakeland- Mr. William Charles Renfranz died on September 21, 2011 at his home. He was born February 24, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Renfranz served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during World War II serving in England, France and the Philippines. He was on the...

Alice L. Smith

Alice L. Smith

Sep 17, 2011

ALICE L SMITH, 84 LAKELAND - Mrs. Alice L Smith passed away Sept 17, 2011 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her children, their spouses, grandson, and caregiver Jackie at the Good Shepherd Hospice. Mrs. Smith was born May 25, 1927 In Dighton. Mass. to Frank and Mary Mendoza. She moved to Hallandale, Fla. where she...

Fernando Acosta

Fernando Acosta

Sep 15, 2011

FERNANDO ACOSTA, 65 LAKELAND - Fernando Acosta, 65, of Lakeland died Thursday, September 15, 2011, from cancer. Fernando was born July 31, 1946, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was employed as an electrical designer. He is survived by his wife Sharon, son Patrick, and daughter Victoria. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 20th, at 5:00 pm at the...

Magaret S. Walsh

Magaret S. Walsh

Sep 14, 2011

Margaret S. Walsh, 79 Teacher Lakeland-Margaret S. Walsh, 79, Lakeland, died September 14, 2011, due to complications from Alzheimer""s. She was born on January 14, 1932 in Norman, Oklahoma. She was a retired teacher, a faithful member of the Methodist Church, choir member, and a loving mother and a faithful friend. Preceded in death by her brother, John Smith....

Pedro Luis Naranjo

Pedro Luis Naranjo

Sep 14, 2011

Pedro Luis Naranjo, 79 Maintenance worker Lakeland " Pedro Luis Naranjo, 79, was born August 21, 1932 in Catano, Puerto Rico and died on September 14, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center due to complications from Alzheimer""s. He is survived by his wife, Madeleine Naranjo, his sons, Rick Naranjo and Pedro Luis Naranjo, Jr., his daughters, Maria Naranjo, Lynne...

Kenneth C. White

Kenneth C. White

Sep 11, 2011

Kenneth Craig White 94 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Lakeland- Mr. Kenneth Craig White died on September 11, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. during World War II in both Africa and Europe. He was a member of The Church of the Nazarene...

Sally Allsopp

Sally Allsopp

Sep 10, 2011

Sally Henley Allsopp, 83 Teacher Allsopp, Sally Henley, 83, passed away in Winter Haven, Fl on September 10, 2011 of heart failure. A true daughter of Florida, Sally was born February 5, 1928 in Lakeland, Fl. She was a fourth generation Polk County native from a pioneering family tracing its roots back to the 1800s. Her passing follows a...

John "Jack" Wendell Stone, M.D.

John "Jack" Wendell Stone, M.D.

Sep 10, 2011

John W.""Jack"" Stone,M.D.,80 Physician John Wendell Stone, one of Lakeland's best-loved and most admired physicians, went home to be with the Lord, following a heroic battle with a cancerous brain tumor on September 10, 2011. Jack, as he was known by his friends, was born on August 12, 1931 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Helen Dial Turner Stone and Paul...

Diego Bautista Villanueva

Diego Bautista Villanueva

Sep 10, 2011

Diego Bautista Villanueva 64 Chemical Tech. Lakeland- Mr. Diego Bautista Villanueva, native of Venezuela, resided in Lakeland, Fl. and passed away peacefully on September 10, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. He is survived by his wife Neri, daughter Dienixa, son Diego Jr. and grandchild Alexander. He will be missed and remembered as a loving husband,...

Muriel K. Darling

Muriel K. Darling

Sep 9, 2011

Darling, Muriel K., 94, Lakeland, died of heart failure on Sept 9, 2011. Services Tues 9/13/2011 @ 2 P.M. viewing 1 hour prior at Heath Funeral Chapel. Service: 09/13/2011 Heath Funeral Chapel 328 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801 Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 09/13/2011 Heath Funeral Chapel

William "Bill" Bryan Zimmerman

William "Bill" Bryan Zimmerman

Sep 8, 2011

William B. Zimmerman 85 William ""Bill"" Zimmerman died at his home from complications of Myasthenia Gravis on Sept. 8th, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary, two sons, a daughter and a large extended family. Bill retired from the FBI after a 26 year career. In his retirement he enjoyed reloading ammunition and spending time...

Velma L. Fine

Velma L. Fine

Sep 3, 2011

Velma L. Fine 74 Homemaker Velma L. Fine died Sept. 3, 2011 of Heart Failure. Velma was born in Brooksville, Fl. on April 25, 1937. She was a Homemaker. She is preceded in death by Husband Daniel.Velma in survived by Son, Dennis Ray Fine, Lakeland. Daughters, Debbie Lillian Lauricella of Lakeland and Beth Robin Holly of Dunedin. 7 grandchildren...

Gaillard Lee Williams

Gaillard Lee Williams

Sep 3, 2011

Gaillard Lee Williams, 85 Transportation Lakeland " Gaillard Lee Williams was born on November 15, 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska and died on September 3, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center due to heart failure. He was 85. Gaillard has lived in Lakeland since 1991 and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Elks Club. He...

Fred Demichael

Fred Demichael

Sep 2, 2011

Fred Anthony DeMichael, Sr., 76 Business Owner Lakeland " Fred Anthony DeMichael, Sr. was born August 24, 1935 in Chicago, IL and died September 2, 2011 at his home in Lakeland due to cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jean DeMichael, sons, Carmine A. DeMichael (Karen) and Fred A. DeMichael, Jr., (Karen) daughters, Laura Hall (Gary) and Tina...

Alfred "Al" Turner

Alfred "Al" Turner

Aug 31, 2011

Alfred ""Al"" Turner, 78 Railroad Eaton Park " Alfred Turner passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 after battling cancer. He was born in Metter, GA on September 5, 1932 to Tedmon and Vennie Mae Turner. Al retired from CSX Railroad as a yard master. He was an Army veteran. Alfred is preceded in death by his sisters, Vernel...

John H. Waszkiewicz

John H. Waszkiewicz

Aug 29, 2011

JOHN H. WASZKIEWICZ, 67 Central Intelligence Agency LAKELAND - John H. Waszkiewicz passed away on Monday, August 29th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in North Braddock, PA on October 17, 1943 to John E. and Roselyn Waszkiewicz. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Raymond (Marlene). John was a U.S. Navy...