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Phyllis Poff Obituary
Phyllis "Ralf" Poff, age 75 of Germantown, Ohio, passed away on December 19, 2025. Born on October 11, 1950 to the late Robert ("Bob") and Trellis Warner, Ralf was a loving mother and friend, and treasured her role as a "Mamaw". An avid reader, painter, and seamstress, she was known for her giving heart. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Poff; brother, Robert Warner; son-in-law, Randy Jones; and grandson Thomas Pilkington. Ralf is survived by her son, Chuck (Malinda) Pilkington; daughter, Carman Jones; step-children Lori (Kevin) Desch, Steve (Holly) Poff, Amy (Chris) Schenck and Ginger (Tim) McLelland; grandchildren Stevie Pilkington, Christopher Chrisler, Kayla (Gunnar) Koger, Alyssa and Miranda Jones, Emmaline and Anna Desch, Steven (Sydney) Schenck, Jordan (Angela) Schenck, David (Sara) Schenck, Samuel (Brandon) Schenck, Patience (Noah) Sebastian, Connor Poff, Caleb (Katie) Poff, Katie Poff, Josh, Anna, and Joey McLelland; and many great-grandchildren; siblings Sue (Mike) Laycox, David Warner, and Ralph (Cathy) Warner. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 27th, 1pm-3pm, at the Germantown Eagles (1273 West Market St, Germantown, OH 45327). Family and friends are welcome to share memories.
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Glenda Fugett Krause
December 24, 2025
Dear Phyllis..
So sorry to hear of your passing.
My best friend all thru high school.
Good ol Preble Shawnee Class
Of 68.
You moved away during our senior year. I was heartbroken.
So many great memories are
coming back to me.
May you rest in peace and have a great journey.
Glenda Fugett Krause
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Daphne and Greg Eldridge
December 23, 2025
Sending prayers of peace and comfort to all of Ralf´s family and friend. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
We are blessed to have known Ralf and very thankful she introduced us to each other back in 1989. Her laughter and witticism will always be with us.
Cindy Schmitt
December 23, 2025
Oh my goodness I´m so sad to hear this news of Ralf´s passing. Her friend and mine Daphne Eldridge just said a couple weeks ago, we need to go see Ralf. I was so looking forward to it. I´m so sorry for your loss. Ralf and I have history that goes way back: we´ve told the story of how Ralf´s laundry skills were top notch! Carmen´s clean clothes smelled crazy good- never been able to replicate it!! Then Ralf worked at The Lakeside Inn, when my Mom and step-father Charlie owned it. It was wonderful to have a great worker and trust worthy employee. So trust worthy my mom Phyllis asked Ralf into her home to help with book keeping. Will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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