OBITUARIES
William Byron Duncan
Oct 22, 2011
William Byron Duncan, 68 Buyer-Publix Lakeland: William Byron Duncan, 68, of Lakeland, died October 22, 2011. He was born on July 3, 1943 in Coral Gables, Florida. He was a Publix employee for 40 years and a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Betty Duncan; daughter Leslie Duncan; daughter Lara Yehl (CDR Mark Yehl,...
Margaret Reitz Loftheim
Oct 21, 2011
Margaret Reitz Loftheim, 92 Homemaker Lakeland " Margaret Reitz Loftheim, born September 12, 1919 in Salem, Oregon, went to be with her Lord on October 21, 2011. She was 92 years old. She attended the University of Oregon and kept up with their football until the end. She was married to her husband, LTC (Ret) Haakon L. Loftheim, during...
Frank G. Comparetto, Sr.
Oct 20, 2011
Frank G. Comparetto, Sr., 85 Musician/ Band Director Lakeland- Frank G. Comparetto,Sr. 85, died Thursday, 10/20/11 of respiratory failure surrounded by his family. Frank was born 8/15/26 in Tampa, Fl. Frank attended Hillsborough High School, The Universities of Tampa, Miami, Florida, and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Frank taught music at several schools, most notably Jefferson High School. In 1984...
Martha Meshad Piltz
Oct 16, 2011
Martha Meshad Piltz, 91 Publix Lakeland""Mrs. Martha Meshad Piltz died on October 16, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. She was 91. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and worked for many years as registrar for Camp Fire Girls and then she worked for Publix as supervisor of the Gift Certificate Department. She...
Maurice "Chuck" Doughten
Oct 16, 2011
Maurice ""Chuck"" Doughten, 80 Structural Steel Iron Worker Lakeland: Maurice ""Chuck"" Doughten, 80, of Lakeland, FL Went home to the Lord on October 16, 2011. He had liver and pancreatic cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 15, 1930. Chuck was a veteran of the Korean Conflict earning the Bronze Medal with V for valor. He was...
William Arthur Ross, Jr.
Oct 15, 2011
WILLIAM ARTHUR ROSS, Jr., 89 LAKELAND - William Arthur Ross, Jr., 89, Devoted Husband, Loving Father and Grandfather, WWII Hero, Community Leader."God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Bill Ross lived his life with courage, wisdom, and, in the...
Amelia L. Smith
Oct 14, 2011
Amelia L. Smith 95 Teacher Winter Haven- Mrs. Amelia L. Smith died on October 14, 2011 at Clare Bridge of Winter Haven of natural causes. She was 95 years old. She was a member of Crystal Lake United Methodist Church. She was a 50 year member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her...
Michael Aaron Dillow
Oct 14, 2011
Michael Aaron Dillow, 23 Lakeland: Michael Aaron Dillow, 23, of Lakeland, died October 14, 2011. He was born on July 3, 1988 in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael graduated from Bartow High School with honors in 2006. He worked at Smokey Bones Restaurant in Lakeland. Michael enjoyed family, playing guitar, music and fishing. He is survived by his Father Charles...
Carroll G. "Mac" Mcdowell
Oct 13, 2011
Carroll G. ""Mac"" McDowell, 86 Exploration Geologist BARTOW- Carroll McDowell passed away on Oct. 13, 2011 due to complications of Parkinson""s disease. He was a resident at Savannah Court of Bartow for the last seven years. He was born May 11, 1925 in Charleston, WV, the son of Hobart H. and Sadie Belle McDowell. Mac was a proud 1943...
Jeffrey Lee Baker
Oct 10, 2011
Jeffrey Lee Baker, 61 President of LandSpan Lakeland: Jeffrey Lee Baker, 61, of Lakeland, died October 10, 2011 at home from a brief battle with cancer. He was born on January 11, 1950 in Kingsport; TN and grew up in Gate City, VA. Jeff retired from FedEx Freight in July 2011 following a distinguished career in the transportation industry...
Joseph F. Ciavardone
Oct 9, 2011
Joseph F. Ciavardone, 81 Airline Pilot Lakeland " Joe F. Ciavardone, 81, was born in Somerville, MA on February 3, 1930. Shortly before graduating high school, he joined the US Navy Reserve. Flying on weekends, he went on to graduate from Boston University""s College of Aviation Engineering in 1951 and received further training as a flight engineer in Tulsa,...
Peter Comperchio
Oct 8, 2011
Peter M. Comperchio, 56 McDonald""s Restaurant Auburndale- Peter M. Comperchio, 56, died on October 8, 2011 at LRMC in Lakeland, Florida after battling cancer. He was born on September 5, 1955 in Boston, MA. A local resident since 1989 and he was a dedicated employee of McDonald""s Restaurant for 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist...
Margaret Byrd Dalton
Oct 7, 2011
Margaret Byrd Dalton 84 Homemaker Lakeland- Mrs. Margaret Byrd Dalton died on October 7, 2011 at Southland Suites of heart failure.. She was born February 25, 1927 in Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Dalton graduated from Mulberry High School and attended Stetson University. She was a member of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland and a member of the First United...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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