Obituaries

Philip was born in Louisville, KY on August 17, 1961. He lost his battle with cancer on May 22, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Anderson, Steps sons Michael Woods and Howie Davis. Siblings, Terri, Linda, Julie and Kevin. Grandson Trenton and great granddaughter Emerson Wert. Please contact family for service details.     “Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so inform'd; If there's another world, he lives in...

Mr. Jerry Vaughn, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  Jerry began his journey July 18, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio, born to Charles and Helen (Applegate) Vaughn.  After graduation from Portsmouth High School, he entered the United States Marines in 1959 where he completed basic training at Camp Lejenue, NC and served until 1964.   While still in the reserves, he attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy and began his service in 1965. Jerry...

Es con pesar que la familia de Francisca Rivera, anuncia su partida el 27 de abril, del 2022 después de un fallo pulmonar. Francisca, de 78 años, de Lakeland, Fl nació el 21 de agosto, del 1943 en San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sus padres fueron Tomas De La Paz y Andrea Vázquez, ambos ya fallecidos. Francisca fue ama de casa y dedicó su vida al cuido de niños de crianza. En el año 1960, se casa con Eladio Rivera Cruz en Santurce, Puerto Rico y...

Mercy Thomson, eldest daughter of late Pastor P.S & Mary Philipose was born on February 23, 1955, in Bangalore, India.  Mercy is the eldest grandchild on her maternal side and the eldest granddaughter on her paternal side.  She spent the first five years of her life together with her missionary parents in Bangalore, as they served the Lord, in their first mission field. Mercy continued her education while she traveled with her missionary parents in Mulakazha, Kerala, Madras,...

Priscilla M. Vargo ,born February 9,1940 in Cooperstown , New York . She entered into rest March 26,2022 in Lakeland , Florida. Priscilla is survived by her husband Richard Vargo of Lakeland, Florida; her sister Glenne Knight of Lakeland, Florida; sister in law Barbra Eckler of Idaho; sister in law Kathy Eckler of New York; and many nieces ,nephews ,family and friends. She is preceded by her two sons , David F. Urtz and Jeffery M. Urtz ; Mother Rena Eckler , father Fredrick Eckler,...

Vito Bovino entered into rest March 23,2022. He was born in Camden , New Jersey , he has been a resident of Polk county for over Forty years. Vito was a Navy veteran who served in the korean war and loved his country  . He enjoyed being in the company of his family and friends , enjoying sports such as golf and baseball. Mr. Bovino is survived by his wife Elizabeth ,his children Elaine Roxanne, Christopher and Michael , his grandchildren and his many neices and...

Daniel Lester expired from this life on March 21,2022 at Tampa general hospital , He loved being surrounded by his friends, spending time fishing and boating on the chain of lakes. Daniel is survived by his wife Barbra Lester . His children (daughter) Mallory and her husband Larry Reibsome. (Daughter) Brittany Lester , and his (Son) Daniel Lester ll , his significant other Annie Sanchez and his three grandchildren.     A memorial service will be held at David...

Mary Philipose was born in Kerala, India. She has been a resident of Polk County for many years. A prayer service and viewing will be held 6pm - 9pm, Friday, March 25th, 2022, at The India Pentecostal Church (IPC) located at 4525 Clubhouse Rd. Lakeland, FL 33812. Funeral services will be held the following Saturday10am to 1pm. also at the Church.  Burial will follow the funeral service at Oak Hill burial park with a comital service at...

Mark Edward Kurten was born on October 4, 1966, in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. He was in business management , and had a love for Nascar racing .Mark is survived by his brother William "Scott" Kurten and his wife Andrea ,his sister Donna McCullough and her husband James McCullough, and his sister Dawn Browning and her husband Ronald Browning. He loved and adored all his nieces and nephews. Mark preceded in death by his father Liol Edward Kurten, his...