She was born in New York, in July 1927 and graduated from Oceanside High School. She and her husband, Al, raised three children in Oceanside and remained there until retirement. They then moved to Carolina Shores, NC and briefly to Spring Hill, Fl., until finally returning to Carolina Shores.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Hertling; daughter, Amy Omundsen; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Al; her parents, Kathryn and Otis; and son, Alfred.
No services are planned
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that monetary donations be made in her name to the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at lifecare.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel