Phyllis A. Schell age 92 formerly of Harmony Twp., and a resident of Masonic Village, passed away Oct. 16, 2019 at the Masonic Village Sewickley. Phyllis was born in Pittsburgh Nov. 13, 1926 to the late Eila Erwin and John Altvater. She was the wife of the late James K. Schell who passed away in 1981. Phyllis along with her late husband James were Co-Owners of the Ohio Valley Lumber Co. in Ambridge. A member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church she was a volunteer for 40 years at the Christy House Gift Shop. A zest for life she spent time with friends playing bridge in a club for over 50 plus years, extensive traveling also her flower garden, interior decorating, a member of the Sewickley Music Club, golfing at the Sewickley Heights Golf Club also making Holidays special for her family with special gifts for them. She is survived by her sons; William R. (Alisa) Schell and James F. Schell, 2 grandchildren; Megan (Felix) Jimenez and Eric (Jasmine) Schell, 3 great grandchildren; Ethan Schell and twins; Felix and Stella Jimenez. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4pm at the Copeland Sewickley Funeral Home, 702 Beaver St. A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10:30AM in St. Stephens Anglican Church, 405 Frederick St. Sewickley Pa 15143 with the Rev. Dr. William Henry Officiating. Everyone is to meet at the church. Burial will be private in Sewickley Cemetery.. Donations in her name may be made to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley Pa 15143 or Grace Anglican Church, 325 Church Lane, Edgeworth PA 15143
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