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Thursday, February 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Cynthia B. Rutherford, 85, of Lake Wales

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Cynthia B. Rutherford, 85

Cynthia B. Rutherford of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at AdventHealth Orlando.

She was born December 28, 1938 in Wildwood, New Jersey to the late Henry and Alice Bachman; she moved to Lake Wales from Vineland, New Jersey in 1994. Cynthia was a factory worker for a glass manufacturing company and was of the Episcopalian faith. She was a member of the Women’s Club and volunteered at Bok Tower Gardens. She loved to crochet, read, play bingo, and take cruises.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald B. Rutherford; brother, William F. Bachman; and partner, Andrew C. Duerr. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Rutherford (Robert Wallace) of Saint Petersburg and John Rutherford of Wilmington, Delaware.

A memorial service is being scheduled. 

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Maria Iannucci

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