Margaret L. Hively, 78, of Sebring passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Hospice House of Poland. Margaret was born in Sebring, on August 21, 1936, the son of the late John and Mary (McIlquham) Boals. Margaret was a graduate of Sebring High School and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include four sons, Rob (Chris) Hively of Beloit, Joseph Hively of Salem, Roger (Barb) Hively of Hempstead, North Carolina, Steve Hively of North Benton; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Bob Nelson Hively on January 15, 2014, and a brother Gary Boals.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on January 7, 2015 at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dyer officiating. Friends may call the hour prior to the service at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Margarets honor to Hospice House 9803 Sharrot Rd., Poland, OH 44514. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.