Carol Scholz
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September 8, 1939 -January 28, 2025
Visitation
Thursday, February 6, 2025
5:00pm-8:00pm
Celebration of Life Service
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:30pm
Landmark Funeral Home
Burial
Friday, February 7, 2025
1:30pm
South Florida National Cemetery
Carol Scholz, 85, of Hollywood FL passed away on January 28, 2025. The oldest of two siblings and the only girl, Carol was born to Bessie and Joseph Springer in Salem NJ in 1939. She met the love of her life Henry “Sonny” Scholz while roller skating in NJ.
They married, had son David, daughter Debbi, and son Joseph. They were also blessed with Daniel and Donald, a set of twins who passed shortly after birth. On a family vacation in Hollywood, they looked at each other and then to their beautiful children and decided that Hollywood would be their new home.
Carol wore many hats in her lifetime. She was an assistant in a law firm, was a manager at a large newspaper in Miami, and then she found her true calling as the creative force of Joan’s Florist, the flower shop that she owned and operated for 25 years. On this new creative journey she found her second greatest love, being the florist on the world’s most beautiful cruise ships. She was able to travel the world, explore over 50 countries, and was inspired by her adventures to create stunning florals for all travelers to enjoy.
After retirement her and Sonny became avid travelers with just a map, a camper, and a love for being with each other on the open road. They instilled that love for travel in their children but shared that cherished quality time with all their grandchildren. When they were not traveling Carol bonded with her granddaughters by sharing her passions for baking, sewing, and crafting.
Carol’s love for her friends and family was an endless spring that kept on giving. Whether you knew her for her whole life or had only spoken to her a handful of times, it was clear from the moment you connected with her that you had a new friend for life.
She is survived by her daughter Debbi Torchia (Greg Torchia), son Joseph Scholz (Sharon Helms), daughter in law Wendy Scholz, and sister in law Mary Anne Springer. Grandchildren; Michelle Charette (Josh Charette), Lauren Torchia, Candice Torchia-Knight (Chad Knight), Alexandria Panella (PJ Panella), Ashley Ivey, Amanda Kruis (Derk Kruis), Allison Yager (Michael Yager), Trevor Helms, Mackenzie Helms, and Allison Helms. Great grandchildren; Brennen, Brycen, Bronwyn, Charlotte, Peyton, Braylynne, Tripp, Blakelynne, and Brayden.
October 7, 1965 – July 31, 2025
September 20, 1931 - May 17, 2025
SUNRISE OF LIFE 2/11/1952 SUNSET 7/7/2025
January 3, 1934 - January 5, 2025
June 23, 1946 - July 10, 2025
April 1, 1942 - June 30, 2025
Joan Lee Scheidell, 85, of Hollywood passed away June 13, 2025. Survived by sons Mark (Jeanne) Kovacs and Michael (Maria) Kovacs; daughters Suzanne (Joe) Domenech and Denise (Jim) Ordonez; 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services will be private.
Martha Clementi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2025, at the age of 97 in Hollywood, FL.
David James Bushing, born November 18, 1968, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at the age of 56 after a nearly three year battle with brain cancer.
Kathleen Sylvester, 82, of Coral Springs, FL. passed away on June 18, 2025.
An honoring of her life will take place at Landmark Funeral Home in Hollywood, Florida on June 29, 2025 between 1:00-3:00 pm.
