The Transylvania Times -

Frank N. Wanicka Sr., 83, of Mill Spring, N.C., formerly of Brevard, passed away Jan. 13, 2021, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was the son of the late Frank Vincent Wanicka and Mary Troiano Wanicka. In addition to his parents, his sister, Rosemary, and grandson, Brandon Torres, predeceased him.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he grew up in Wildwood, N.J., and lived in Fort Myers, Fla., for 35 years. He lived in Transylvania County for 25 years before moving to Polk County four years ago.

He attended the University of Florida and served two years in the United States Army. He also had a...