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Visitation: Thursday 6-8, Friday, 2-4, 6-8 pm; Devlin Funeral Home
Service: Saturday, 10 am; St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral.
Phyllis Ella Esau (Karavlan)
January 25, 1945-July 22, 2025
Fell asleep in The Lord on this day.
Phyllis Esau beloved wife for 56 years of William Esau. A loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by sons Stephen, Kevin (Susan), grandchildren; Aleksei, Kodi and Oksana. Along with siblings Nancy (Joe) Mell and Harry(Judy) Karavlan. And many nieces, nephews.
Predeceased, by her parents Philip Karavlan, wife Ella (Brutz) Karavlan, brothers John, Philip Karavlan, and sister Florence (Karavlan) Sismour.
Phyllis' ever present smile, lovely blue eyes and her kind words will be greatly missed by all.
She attended John Morrow Grade School, Oliver High School graduating with high honors, and Geneva College in Beaver Falls.
She was an administrative assistant at US Steel in Pittsburgh along with many years as school secretary for the North Allegheny School District, Hosack Elementary, Marshal Middle School, and Peebles Elementary
Her many talents were loving to cook, crochet, puzzles, and play poker with friends.
Her many travails throughout her life never really dampened her gracious spirit.
May her memory be eternal.
Family and friends are welcome on Thursday from 6-8 pm and Friday from 2-4, 6-8 pm at Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Funeral Service Saturday 10 am at St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral.
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Draggin' Tail Pilots
July 23, 2025
Bill never quit talking about you and we are sure that his loss is God's gain. He will miss you greatly!
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