Freddie Marshall Roach, 68, of Plant City, died June 2, 2013. Mr. Roach was a veteran of the National Guard, the owner of Fred Roach Construction, Red Fred’s and several other businesses. He was a long-time member of the Elk’s Lodge. He loved his family, Harleys, Corvettes and old cars. Survivors include his wife, Pam […]
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Strawberry pioneer remembered for work, philanthropy
Plant City is as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Lester Wishnatzki is a big reason why. After growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Wishnatzki began working for the family business in the late 1930s, along with his brother, Joe. When their father and Wishnatzki & Nathel co-founder Harris Wishnatzki died in 1955, Mr. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Theodore Anklam
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 ReadingObituary: Gaylon Lavon Morris
Gaylon Lavon Morris, 79, died May 19, 2013 in Riverview. She was born March 19, 1934. Mrs. Morris was a loving mother, a true lady who loved the Lord with all her heart, and was known as “Granny” to all who knew her. Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Morris (Joyce), Jim Morris (Trish); daughter, Sherri […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edith Ramona Futch
Edith Ramona Futch, 71, of Plant City, died May 17, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born October 21, 1941, in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Futch and the late Inez Roseborough Futch. She was a teller for a bank in Winter Haven and had retired from Publix Federal Credit Union. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Ruth Diaz
Virginia “Ginny” Ruth Diaz, 66, of Plant City, died May 20, 2013, at Moffitt Cancer Center. Born Sept. 15, 1946, in Tampa, she was the daughter of the late George and the late Vivian Sparrow Wanamaker. She was the beloved wife of Jack Diaz. Mrs. Diaz was the financial clerk for the Shiloh Baptist Association, […]
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