Walburga Sylvia

Walburga “Wallie” Sylvia, 87

Walburga “Wallie” Sylvia of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born May 20, 1937 in Augsburg, Germany to the late Englebert and Walburga Schafhauser; she moved to Lake Wales from Derry, New Hampshire in 1980. Wallie was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She loved music and visiting the VFW. Wallie loved spending time with her husband, especially fishing and dancing.

Wallie was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Marie Scrima in December of 2024; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Richard L. Sylvia; and grandson, Noah Brogan.

No services are scheduled at this time.