Obituaries

Susan Jane (Wantuch) Falcetti, 71, of Lakeland passed away on July 20, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. Susan was born in Westfield, MA to Stanley J. Wantuch, Sr. and Mary (Morytko) Wantuch on August 29, 1949. She was a graduate of Westfield High School. She married Robert Sheldon Falcetti, Sr. on December 2, 1967 in Westfield, MA. She was a housewife and mother. She is preceded in death by a daughter Roberta Falcetti, a brother Stanley J. Wantuch, Jr. and her husband of 54 years, Robert. Sue...

Jacqueline Santiago, 50, of Lakeland was a loving daughter, mother, and sister who passed away peacefully at Lakeland Regional Hospital surrounded by family after a sudden cardiac arrest. Baptized into Christ in October, 2020 The Final Flight Unknown Author Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, to...

Jerry Glenn Johnston was born on Dec. 9, 1981 and was raised in Polk County. He was a loving father and avid fisherman. His favorite fishing location was with his daughter, Mikayla, at Hardee Lakes. They would spend many weekends there with other family and friends, fishing and camping. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Mikayla, his parents Debra McBroom (Tom), and Johnny M Johnston (Donna), his brothers, Jody, CJ, John, Fred, and sister Rayna, maternal grandparents, Calvin and...

Robert Sheldon Falcetti, Sr., 75, of Lakeland passed away on July 9, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. Bob was born in Westfield, MA to John Paul Falcetti, Sr. and Maria (Sheldon) Falcetti on September 10, 1945. He was a graduate of Westfield Vocational High School. He married Susan Jane Wantuch on December 2, 1967 in Westfield, MA. He was a veteran and proudly served in the United States Army’s 56th Aviation Company between 1965-1967 achieving the rank of Sergeant (T) E-5. Following his...

Roberto D Alvarez was born on December 25, 1939, in Callao, Peru. He moved to the states in the early 70's. Roberto was an extraordinarily patient man who loved everyone. He loved to joke around and do magic tricks. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, climbing, and was always up for an adventure.  He worked as an accountant and IT tech. Roberto was known for his kind heart and his love for his family.  He had 17 biological children and 6 step children.  He is preceded in...

Joyce Erickson passed on July 21, 2021. If you are a family member of Mrs. Erickson, or a dear acquaintance, please contact the funeral home at 863-616-1131 for important service information. Thank you.

Teresa Hammond was born on May 9, 1999 in South Carolina, but grew up in Polk County, Florida. She is preceded in death by her brother, Baby Smith, and her Grandmother. Teresa loved being a mother more than anything in the world. She was a girly-girl, who enjoyed shopping, manicures, pedicures, but was also fond of fishing and and adult beverages. She is survived by her baby Noe, her mom Patricia Smith, sisters, Tabitha and Tiffany, brother, JC, God sisters, Amanda, Storm, Roselyn, and...

Sharon Katherine Caylor was born January 21, 1942 to Irvin and Ella Dingman in Croswell Michigan where she grew up.  She married Bernie in 1963 and they travelled in the US while he completed his Navy tour.  They then settled in Michigan for 13 years and moved to Florida in 1982. She and Bernie had 3 children, Vicki, Ricky and Scott.  Ricky passed away in 1969 and Bernie passed away in 2006.  Her favorite career was running a home daycare which she did for 16 years...

Paola Anne Verduci, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lakeland, Florida on June 9th. She was preceded in death by her father, Pasquale Verduci, mother, Catherine Saum, stepfather, Robert Saum, uncle, Dominic Britti, and brother-in-law, Bob Wandras. She is survived by sisters Mindy Verduci and Johanna (Mike) Castle; brothers Alex (Valerie) Verduci, Sam (Barb) Verduci, and John (Joni) Saum; uncle Anthony (Nirmalah) Britti and aunt Mary Ann (Harry) Grandinett as well as nieces and...

Joseph Thomas Alford Jr. 63, passed away June 3, 2021. He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, Gloria and Joseph Thomas Alford Sr. (Jake). He is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline Black (Kenny) and Karen Davis (Brad), step sons Christopher Jackson and Michael Jackson (Shyanne). Grandchildren Brad Davis Jr, Haylee Davis, Sierra Howell, Jayden Alford, Alex Jackson, McKayla Jackson and great grandson Tuff Davis, His 3 sisters, Elaine, Lisa and Punkin. and many nieces and...