So saddened to hear of the loss of Carly. Words can not express to the family my condolences when I heard the sad news.
Carly was always a lovely person and it was a pleasure to take care of her at the dental office.
May her memory always be a blessing to your family.
With sincere sympathy,
Myra Bortnick
The dental hygienist from Dr. Kramer’s office.

After reading through these memories, your Carly certainly was a special young woman who touched countless lives and fortunate animals.  We are sorry for your incredible loss and the void that will be felt going forward.   Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Ned and Sally Rissberger


Our deepest sympathy's and respect for your family in this troubled time, Juliana & I truly enjoyed our Indian Princess years and Gary, you and Carly certainly were a large part of those fun times.
Love and best wishes for healing from the DeJohn's,
Juliana aka Piercing Arrow & Greg aka Silver Feather

We are all so very sorry and heartbroken for your family on the tragic loss of your beautiful and much loved Carly.   May you find some strength to weather these days and the years to come by being surrounded by those that love you all most. Hugs and Prayers, Susan, Ray, Danielle and Mia Imbrigiotta

Our hearts go out to the Van Sciver family with Carly’s passing. For many years, all of the Indian Princess fathers and daughters experienced many wonderful memories with Carly and Dad at the amazing campouts we had at Circle F.  We all pray for you in this very difficult time of your loss. 
The Miller Family. 

Reegan and I are so incredibly sorry.  We are praying for your peace in this unthinkable time. May God Bless You All. 

Sincerely, 
The Mishkin family 

We are so sorry to hear about Carley's passing, we are praying for your family in this most difficult time. 

With much Love the DeJohn Family

Oh sweet Carly, we will always remember your sweet face and humming while eating french fries.  We will cherish this precious memory of you in our hearts. 

Dear Mrs. & Mr. Van Sciver, 

I have never met a family so passionate about animals, and your daughter really showed that. I will never forget her when my friends and I met your Guinea pigs, and she told us all about them. She was so passionate and outgoing just like her mother, and I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I can’t attend the funeral but your in our family’s thoughts and prayers to you all. 
       
          Love, 
      Lily Betteridge +The Betteridge Family 

Carly was one of the most joyful and caring people I have ever met. Carly and I started at Citrix the same day and when we both found out that we were originally from Fort Lauderdale and went to rival high schools we had an instant bond. Through all of the crazy ups and downs in the beginning of our career Carly would always put a smile on my face and ensure that everything was going to work out. As two young women starting a career in tech sales, feeling comfortable and safe was no easy feat. I am so blessed to have met Carly and for her to have impacted my life the way that she did. Thank you Carly for always being the light and for blessing every life that you touched. -Love Lindsay 

Mrs. Van Sciver and Family,
You were my favorite teacher during my time at SCS, and my heart aches for your loss. I hope you find peace as you recall the beautiful memories of her life. My family and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. 
With sympathy and prayer,
Summer Steegstra & family

What a shock it is to hear of the loss of this sweet soul. After reading through these memories, it’s clear that I am not alone in thinking that Carly was an absolute ray of sunshine. I genuinely can’t remember a time through all of high school and our sophomore year lunches together when Carly wasn’t laughing or smiling. My deepest sympathies go out to Carly’s loved ones. May you find peace and comfort in remembering the best times with her. 🤍

I had the pleasure of living with Carly for 2 years during our time at FSU. My favorite memories with her was our daily routine during senior year. After doing school work in the morning, we would drive to AXO together to get our lunch and always jam to early 2000s music on the way and watch either a Disney movie or a reality tv show as our break while we ate. We always planned our afternoon around doing a barre or Pilates class and often had reading dates. Most week nights ended sitting on the couch with the roomies and a glass of wine watching one of our shows. I will always be so grateful for all of the quality time spent with Carly doing our favorite activities. I love you forever and ever my dear friend. 

Your beautiful shining star has only faded from our view. She is there for eternity.  With deepest sympathy I send my love to your family. Bonnie James

Dear Lori and Family, Words can’t describe how sorry I am at this loss. You’re in my prayers.  Love, The Spatz Family

Dear Gary, Lori, Kyle and extended family.  We are thinking of you all during this most difficult time of your lives.  We cannot imagine the tremendous pain and devastation of the death of your beautiful Carly.  Looking back over the years, we are grateful to have spent time with you all, especially during the baseball years where everybody would gather.  

Carly was definitely loved tremendously, as it shows in all of the memories posted.  She was one of a kind and our hope is that these beautiful memories will carry you through with the help of God.

Our sincerest condolences to you all.  We wish we could be there for you personally.  We will be thinking of you always, and especially this weekend during the services.

Love and prayers to you always.

Love, Scott, Mary, Preston, and Angela Vegotsky

We would always have an amazing time hanging out together. You were so funny and could light up a room with your smile. I remember one time dancing on top of my countertops in my apartment with you and Kelsey jamming to old school music. We really did have a lot of fun together!

Gary, I met you in 1999 at Compaq when we had not even one year old daughters, Heather & Carly. My memories are mostly of us occasionally talking about the kids and families at work events. Also, I got a peak at Carly’s room in middle school when Lori & you gave me a tour of renovations & I can still picture her little girl room in my head. Our daughters went to Cardinal Gibbons together & also Heather was at FSU for her Freshmen year along with Carly. I believe it was between their frosh & sophomore years at Cardinal Gibbons, I would drive Heather to Carly’s house to do their chem AP experiments that were required before the start of the next school year. When I picked Heather up each day, I recall her telling me how each experiment came so naturally to Carly & how amazingly smart she was and how Heather was so happy to be working with her. And move to a little more recently, a chance meeting in Key West and going boating with Gary & Lori & talking about our young adult children, Heather, Carly, Kyle, Dylan, Courtney as they make their way in this world. So as Dr. Seuss once said, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Reading through all the friends & family notes here regarding Carly and your family . . . . we love you, Jennifer & Matt Reiss & family

In the early days of our kids lives, from McNab to the many baseball fields, we were always together.   We were family through the bonds of baseball and created many lasting memories.  There are no words that we can say to comfort you during this most sorrow filled time but please know our family has you in our thoughts and prayers and send you much love .  If there is any comfort at all as we read these amazing tributes of Carly is that she touched many peoples lives in such a beautiful way and brought so much happiness to them.  Memories they  will treasure from your beautiful girl.  We know the pain you are feeling is unimaginable and we grieve with you. 

Vincent, Anissa, Vinnie, Chase and Gabriella Costello

Carly had a contagious smile that could brighten your day!

To her family and friends we hope your memories of Carly bring you comfort.

Our love, the Cunneen Family


Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we feel for your loss, but please accept our condolences and know that we will include all of you in our daily prayers.🙏

I was so nervous to go to the Citrix office for the first time. When I mentioned this to Carly, she went out of her way to make sure I never felt lonely. She came and found me immediately, and sat at the desk next to me the whole time. I always had such a blast with her and will miss our office lunches ❤️ 

Loved Carly,  great personality and smile like her mother, she lite up the room.  Will hold her in my heart and prayers always❤️.  Love Maria Cardell

Mrs. Van Sciver and family,
Words can't express my sorrow and sadness at this time for you all.  In our short time living next to you we got to know Carly and babysat both Nicole and Hannah at times.  I always admired her demeanor to succeed and her sweet personality.   Your pain cannot be measured but know that I'm grieving with you today.   I'm so very sorry,  I send you a big hug and lots of prayers.  May God comfort you all and this time and may Carly rest in peace.
Patricia Moreau

No words can express how truly heartbroken we are. We are all with you in prayer that God can cradle you in his strength during this unimaginable time. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Carly's family and friends,  from the Fardette Family 

I never got to know Carly super well but enjoyed watching her grow up only a few years behind me. I loved randomly getting DM's from her finding out she chose FSU, then AXO, then study abroad in Valencia and getting to share all of my favorite things about 3 of my favorite places on earth that she would soon get to experience herself. Even in the short interactions we had between our families over the years or our random convos about the best pasta options near the study center, I just remember she was always so so happy, bubbly, and genuinely the sweetest and kindest person. I remember thinking if we had lived closer growing up we might have been really good friends. Carly was the type of person that you just immediately knew was such a good human and you wanted to be around her infectious personality. 

You will be enormously missed, Carly. LITB.                                               

To Gary, Lori, and Kyle - she was so special and I'm so so sorry. You all are in my thoughts ❤️


From McNab Elementary to St Coleman to Cardinal Gibbons, Carly was always there. She was the one who was with and there for me when my grandma passed away. In that time, that’s when she convinced me to pick up a tennis racquet for the first time. She pushed me to be the best I could be. 
She had such a creative mind. There was never a time she didn’t want to do something active or productive. From wanting to bake to working on her next art project, she always went above and beyond for anything that came her way. 
Carly, we all love and miss you here. I hope you’re at ease now. Thanks for being such an amazing person all-around. You deserved better. 

Mrs. Van Sciver and Family, 
We are heartbroken for you all; we are praying for peace and healing during this time. Bless you and your family. 
Love, 
The Oplesch Family 
Eric, Michelle and Nate

Carly made every room she walked into better. Her energy was magnetic and vibrant and she was also such a calming and comforting presence. I feel so incredibly lucky to have shared wonderful memories with her. She was always so genuinely kind and had a  free spirited humor and awareness that made connecting with her very special. She was an amazing friend that I looked up to because she always strived to be her best self but was also so content in the current moment. I will miss her so much and will carry my memories of her with me every day. Sending love and my deepest condolences to those closest to her🤍

Carly was the brightest light in my life. I am so blessed to have been able to call her my friend, roommate, and sister. I’ll never forget our talks, or watching cheesy movies and laughing so hard that we cried. She was one of the greatest friends that I will ever have. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. I will miss her and her sweet laugh every day. 

Reading through everyone's memories of Carly there are words that are repeated over and over that echo who she was: radiant, bright, infectious, vibrant and more.  She was an absolute light and will be remembered for her laughter and sweet soul.

There are no words to explain the grief that we are experiencing but Carly's love and laughter will forever hold a special spot in our hearts. 

My condolences to her friends and family. 

Carly had the ability to make anyone around her smile. We ate more gelato than you can imagine in Europe and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Those are memories I will always cherish. She lit up every room she walked into with her amazing energy. She was truly a friend to every person she met, my prayers are with her family during this extremely difficult time ❤️

To know Carly is to know love. Her vibrant energy was always so contagious - her presence lit up every room she walked into. I have nothing but the happiest memories with Carly - one of the most down to earth, genuine, bubbly, silly girls. My heart is so so heavy for all of Carly's closest friends and family. 

Rest in peace sweet girl. So much love. 

Meeting Carly when we were just little girls at Indian Princess was just the beginning of so many fond memories we had together throughout the years. Our days running around at Circle F Dude Ranch & playing in the mud turned into running around College Avenue surrounded by our sorority sisters. From St. Coleman’s, to Cardinal Gibbons, to AXO, Carly’s infectious laugh never failed to put a smile on everyone’s faces. She will be so missed, and will continue to be loved by many. 🤍

I will never forget Carly’s contagious smile and her ability to light up a room. When I think of her I see sunshine. She made everyone around her feel welcomed and her bubbly giggly personality was infectious. I’ll never forget eating meals at the house with her and always joking about how we’d go back up to the line for seconds and thirds.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family and all of her loved ones❤️

No amount of words can begin to express how sorry I am.  Carly was such a wonderfully charismatic young lady who was always a delight to be around.  I am so sorry you’ve had to go through this, but I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that she knew how very much you loved her.  

When I think of Carly the first thing I see is her contagious smile that lit up every room. She never failed to make everyone around her crack a smile or a laugh and she made it so evident that she cared so deeply for everyone around her. If you were lucky enough to spend time with her,  you know there was never a dull moment, even if it was only a Monday afternoon sitting around on the brown couch between classes. Even though you’ll always be here with us, you’ll be missed so so dearly my girl. <3 

There was a gentle kindness and grace to Carly you couldn’t miss, she made you feel like you were truly important to her when you talked to her. She was such a light in our sorority house and I will forever remember her with a smile on her face, and putting a smile on others. There aren’t words for this heartbreak but Carly’s spirit will be here forever.

Though, I hardly knew ye, 
Grief strikes my heart. 
We thought we were invincible, but, God has Dominion over all things. May God make His Face shine upon us, as we make our lives afresh.

Carly was a light that would light up even the darkest room. I can’t even put into words how incredible she was. She was the sweetest, silliest, most amazing human. I love her so much and she will be missed so incredibly much. My heart goes out to her beautiful family and my prayers are with them. Although she may not be here physically with us on earth,  Carly’s spirit will bless us for eternity. She was a radiant person with so much love to give. Always smiling and always making sure everyone was okay. May she rest in peace. 

Carly is one of the sweetest and silliest girls I know. She truly lit up every room and always made me laugh. I loved eating lunch with her everyday at AXO and making memories up and down College Ave. She holds a special place in my heart and will be greatly missed. 

I first remember meeting Carly while rushing. Carly never failed to put a smile on my face. She never hesitated to make me feel welcomed. We spent hours talking on the brown couch between classes. I don’t have the right, or enough, words to convey the heartbreak. We will always miss you. 

When I picture Carly in my head, i can only picture her laughing and smiling. Because that’s how she always was, a positive person to be around growing up who was friends with absolutely everyone.  Prayers that she is at peace❤️

Carly was one of my favorite people to see at the sorority house. Whether it was waiting in line and laughing about something or her deciding to stay and sit with me at lunch/dinner, and even studying at the house, I always looked forward to seeing her.  After my car accident sophmore year, when I was left with no means of transportation, she always went out of her way to make sure I got a ride home, if I didn’t have one. I didn’t matter if she was driving or not she always offered. She also  made an effort to make people feel included, she invited me to her appartment before going out, clued me in on  plans, and always checked in. She was genuine, funny, but above all, she was kind and thoughtful. I will always be greatful for the kindness she showed me.  My thoughts are with her family. LITB

Our hearts are aching and  our prayers and love are with you. ♥️The Matlack family

I have nothing but good memories with Carly. She was my absolute best friend growing up and I looked up to her so much. Here are some of the amazing memories I have with her:
We created a language together and had very serious quizzes to hold each other accountable while we learned it. We played on the playground during our brothers' baseball practices and made up crazy games. One time we decided to go in the baby swings and got stuck. We pulled an all-nighter and thought it was so cool. We swam in the pool while Fergie watched on the side. We tried to train Roxy to do cool tricks like Shawn Johnson from the Olympics. We did cheerleading and swimming and tennis. We were roommates for a whole week at tennis camp. We caught little jellys in the canal and played too much rock band. 
I love Carly so much and I miss her and her contagious laugh. I will forever cherish all the moments I shared with her❤

Our broken hearts and prayers are with your family at this time of pain and grief.



One of my favorite memories in college was going over to Carly, Taylore, and Alexa’s apartment. We would all sit on the couch and watch The Bachelor, Indian Matchmaking, or any reality show we could find. Carly’s commentary always made us laugh and she had the best sense of humor. She was an amazing friend and person to be around. She was such a great roommate to Taylore and Alexa and we all adored her so much.💗

I wasn’t very close with Carly, but she was my bump group leader during AXO rush my sophomore year before the pandemic hit. She was such a light, and I wouldn’t have survived recruitment that year without her. I’m so saddened by her passing and wish nothing but peace and love for her friends and family. LITB

Carly added sunshine to any day. Always smiling. I had the privilege of teaching Carly in middle school. What a wonderful student she was. Always wanting to learn more and help others. One of my favorite memories was when Carly was home from college, she would bring lunch to Lori on her birthday. Carly would sit with all us teachers and just light up the room. Their mother- daughter bond was very special. Rest In Peace beautiful Carly🙏🏼❤️  

Carly was one of the bubbliest, sweetest people I knew. We studied abroad together, she rushed me in AXO, she visited me in NJ, she even got me to start swimming again senior year. She will be so so missed. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. 🙏🏼❤️

Go Chief tennis. You always had a smile on your face.  This picutre says it all..   I took this picture on a day we waited for a team that  didn't show up.. You all took it in stride and just enjoyed each other.

We are heartbroken. We send our love and prayers to Lori, Gary & Kyle ❤️Louise, Mike, Nick & Madeline Diamond 

Carly was a beautiful human being inside and out. She was always so friendly, kind, and giggly. Her smile and warmth filled every room.  May her precious soul rest peacefully. Sending all my love and prayers to her and her family🤍

May you find comfort in this difficult time.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.
💛Rita O'Leary 

Carly was the brightest light in any room she entered. From the moment I met her at FSU her freshman year I knew she was going to be a lifelong friend. Throughout the years and memories shared, she became a sister to me. She embodied so much intelligence, beauty, gentleness, and care for others. I will never forget that contagious laugh and bright beautiful smile. She was loved by endless amounts of people and will be missed more than words can convey. Praying for the family and wishing them peace and comfort during this difficult time. ❤️

Carley was such an amazing friend and (sorority) sister! We became extra close her junior year my senior year! We went to every workout class together are favorite one Being kickboxing which she some how convinced me to go to twice a week! As well as F45, Pilates and yoga !! She was such a great friend that always knew how to put a smile on my face and make me laugh out loud! Praying for your family during this difficult time❤️ 

I first met Carly when she was in high school, she was SUNSHINE  in a little body!  So cute! I would love to hear her fun stories and what was going on in her life. I would ask her”how did your hair get soo light!” She would say I just love the ocean and I am in it almost everyday, so it just happens”I use to do her hair and I looked forward to hear all about the special moments in her life. Her mom even sent me her graduation pics from College. I was proud of her as well.  I was heart broken 💔to heart this news!! She truly loved her life and her family. She had a great relationship with her mom and knew she was loved and lucky to have her. Lori and I would share our  funny mother daughter stories and I loved hearing them. I will forever remember Carly and I will be praying for her family and their journey to heal.  (Lisa)

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Carly Ann Van Sciver

1 July, 1999 – 10 July, 2022

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center

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