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Phyllis Wolsieffer Obituary

Phyllis A. Wolsieffer, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Little Flower, Wilkes-Barre.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Anna Endler Curry and step-daughter of the late Robert Curry. Phyllis was a 1948 graduate of St. Nicholas High School. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Phyllis was formerly employed by Penn Millers Insurance Company and by Attorney Stephen Fendler. She was also employed as a teacher's aide by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District at Kistler Elementary School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Wolsieffer; son, Neil Wolsieffer; and daughter-in-law, Betty Wolsieffer.

Surviving are her children, Dr. E. Glen Wolsieffer, Wilkes-Barre; and Lisa Myers and her husband, Richard, Muhlenberg Twp.; grandchildren, Bryn Healey, Mountain Top; and Danielle Mullery, Hanover Twp; great-grandchildren, Marley and Braeden Mullery; sister, Mary Stinson; and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Fidel Ticona, Parochial Vicar of St. Nicholas Church, officiated. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Phyllis's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citizens Voice on Apr. 23, 2019.

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Frank W. Nocito

April 24, 2019

Mrs. Wolsieffer was a lovely person. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Kevin ODonnell

April 23, 2019

Mrs. Wolsieffer was a wonderful and kind lady. Her work at the Dr. David Kistler school was heartfelt. My children adored her, she was special. RIP.

Diane Thomas

April 23, 2019

Phyllis was a dear, lovely person, and a wonderful co-worker at Kistler. My condolences to your family.

carol smith

April 23, 2019

Glen and Lisa, Sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother, she was a lovely lady...Michael and Carol Smith

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