Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Robert A. Evans Jr Funeral Home

208 Pike Street

Port Carbon, Pennsylvania

Phyllis McHale Obituary

Phyllis Ann McHale, 77, of Port Carbon, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.

Born June 11, 1946, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Zimmerman) Stepanski.

Phyllis was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1966.

She first worked for Pine Shirt in Pottsville as a seamstress and presser and then worked as a clerical worker for St. Clair and Associates for 20 years until retiring in 2014.

Phyllis was a member of the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Gerard McHale.

Phyllis is survived by a son, Brian McHale, Catawissa; a grandson, Aidyn James McHale, Catawissa; sisters, Dorothy Kessler, Minersville, and Kathleen Drum, Port Carbon.

Funeral services will be held privately. Robert A Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon, is in charge of arrangements; www.robertaevansjrfh.com.

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

Published by Republican & Herald on Mar. 2, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis McHale

Sponsored by Robert A. Evans Jr Funeral Home.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Phyllis McHale's name

Memorial Events
for Phyllis McHale

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Robert A. Evans Jr Funeral Home

208 Pike Street, Port Carbon, PA 17965

How to support Phyllis's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Phyllis McHale's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more