Harold Theodore Anklam, 77 of Plant City, died May 28, 2013. Born Aug. 10, 1935, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Theodore and the late Edna Ingraham Anklam. He was the husband of the late Ann Albrecht Anklam. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of Hope Lutheran […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Louise (Gwaltney) Crews
Mary Louise (Gwaltney) Crews, 85, died May 31, 2013. She is survived by her three daughters, Mary Loper, Denise Chandler and Tami Best; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Funeral services were June 4, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, Plant City. Interment followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Miriam MacFarland Galloway
Miriam MacFarland Galloway, 89, died June 1, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Galloway lived 54 years in Plant City. She died days after her 64th wedding anniversary to her husband, Bruce Galloway. Mrs. Galloway was active in her church, First Presbyterian, organizing the library, teaching Sunday School, serving as an elder and was honored with […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Susan Corvette Salermo
Susan Corvette Salermo, 57 of Thonotosassa, died May 17, 2013, at her home. Born Oct. 24, 1955, in Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of the late William Hopkins. She served from 1975 to 1976, as a private second class in the U.S. Army, was an executive secretary with Tandy Corporation and loved her dogs. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Louis Alexander Buti
Louis Alexander Buti, 85, died May 30, 2013. He was born on Sept. 17, 1927, in Ridgway, Pa., to Alexander and Elizabeth (Elek) Buti. He served in the U.S. Marines. After his service, Mr. Buti was in Local Union #140 and worked as a carpenter. He is survived by his son, Timothy Buti; daughter, Sonia […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School Class of 2013
PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 Principal: Colleen Richardson Anticipated number of graduates: 450 Valedictorian: Sarah Renee Winter; GPA: 7.77 Salutatorian: Molly Irene Coovert; GPA: 6.61 Class president: Chelsea Talavera Graduation: 4:30 p.m. June 5, Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall Commencement speakers: Principal, valedictorian, salutatorian School colors: Orange, teal and black School mascot: Raiders […]
Continue ReadingHundreds light night for Misti Whitfield
The sky was gray and the air heavy with humidity as the words came out of Mel Ardelean’s mouth. More than 200 had gathered for a candlelight vigil June 4, at the Train Depot in Historic Downtown Plant City, to offer prayers and support for Ardelean’s stepdaughter, Misti Whitfield, 35, who has been missing since […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE. Sarah Dean and her granddaughter, Margaret Holt, took the Plant City Observer on a recent trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Dean says the weather was wonderful during the visit, and the two even proved the Plant City Observer not only is read everywhere but also upside-down! “And the devil made us do this […]
Continue ReadingFamily, friends plan vigil for missing woman
Family members and friends of missing woman Misti Whitfield will hold a candlelight prayer vigil beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at McCall Park, Historic Downtown Plant City. Whitfield, daughter of Cuzzins Bar owner Sharon Ardelean, has been missing since May 1. Whitfield, 35, was last seen at about midnight May 1, at or near […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest High School Class of 2013
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 Principal: David R. Brown Anticipated number of graduates: 522 Valedictorian: Exor Serrano-Arce (traditional); GPA: 6.39 Valedictorian: Rahul Patel (IB); GPA: 7.66 Salutatorian: Brenda “Deanne” Sydnor (traditional); GPA: 6.13 Salutatorian: Adam Reynolds (IB); GPA: 7.47 Class president: Zora Millerleile Graduation: 4:30 p.m. June 6, Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall Commencement speakers: […]
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