Photo courtesy of McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes of Lakewood
Westlake, Ohio
Sep 2, 1919 – Oct 20, 2015 (Age 96)
PHYLLIS O'DONOGHUE (nee Waldstein), 96, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Phyllis was a native of Boston, MA. After graduating from the New England School of Law in 1941, she served with the Red Cross during WWII where she met her husband, Paul O'Donoghue (deceased), on...
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I like Phyllis knowledge about our Lord Jesus. Because what she say about God giving the talent of writing poetry is even today! Thank you, Lord Jesus and Mrs. Phyllis O'Donoghue in beleive in me!
Ileene Jerina
October 16, 2024 | Euclid, OH | Student
"A Butterfly as the Holy Spirit" A butterfly as the Holy Spirit a lot of people don't recognize this beautiful magical thing on God's Earth, but think about it? For when we lose someone who's a Dear Friend or who's a loved one and we wish to see them again to say, "Hi!" Because someone once told me who taught about the Dear Lord Jesus in my life used to say this, "A butterfly reminds me of the Holy Spirit!" I say this again, "Think about it?" Because this beautiful, delicate and gentle insect...
Ileene Jerina
October 16, 2023 | Euclid, OH | Friend
Phyllis O'Donoghue was a great religious teacher, a great person who in courage me to used my gift that God gave me that is my love writing poetry and very, very, very good friend! Phyllis I miss you, Love always your friend, Ileene
Ileene Jerina
October 16, 2019 | Euclid, OH | Friend
Simply put, she was a very special lady and a wonderful teacher. Think of all the lives she impacted positively in her lifetime.
John Landsberg
April 17, 2016 | Bluffton, SC
Mrs. O'Donoghue taught me in 7th grade. I have very fond memories of her Boston accent/dialect and kindness. She made an impact on many lives at St. Raphaels and we were lucky to have known her.
Kathy Farrell English
October 23, 2015 | Fairview Park, OH
Deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of Phyllis. She was such an intelligent, vibrant, thoughtful, generous, compassionate, and loving woman. I will always recall our short book discussions and sharing of books we were reading as we sat in the third floor lobby of River's Edge on days she was the gracious receptionist. Phyllis, I will never forget you.
Marla loehr
October 24, 2015 | Westlake, OH
Paul, Kevin et al.....Sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy and I will keep your family in our prayers. Best regards, Don
Donald Stark
October 25, 2015 | Cleveland, OH
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. O'Donoghue's passing. She was a great teacher and left a lasting impression on me. Kate Kaletta Grady
Katey Kaletta Grady
October 23, 2015 | Linden, VA
I came to St. Raphael's as a new teacher in 1965. Phyllis was a wonderful mentor and role model. I left after three years but always remembered her fondly.
Jackie Lovas Danielson
October 22, 2015 | Clifton, VA