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Strunk, Phyllis Rebecca

Strunk, Phyllis Rebecca[1, 2, 3]

Female 1927 - 2013  (86 years)

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  • Name Strunk, Phyllis Rebecca 
    Nickname Till 
    Birth 27 Mar 1927  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Cemetery Schencks Cemetery, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Obituary Kader-Neff Funeral Home 
    • Phyllis R. "Till" Carter, 86 of Beech Creek, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on September 5, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family and friend Joyce Marshall.

      She was born on March 27, 1927 in Howard to Arthur D. and E. Mae (Lomison) Strunk. On January 17 1948, she married her lifelong partner, Richard "Dick" Carter. He preceded her in death in 2002.

      She was a stay-at-home mom until her daughters were grown when she went to work for Keystone Central School District as part-time custodian at the former Beech Creek Elementary School

      She was a longtime member of Howard Christian Church and was one of the first "Tent" mothers at Sylvan Hills Christian Camp.

      Surviving are her daughters; Sharyn (Donald) Thomas of Beech Creek, and Donia (David) Bodle of Rote, a sister; Shirley Peters of Exton. Also surviving the light of her life her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Michele (James) Stahl and Their sons; Matt, Greg and Kyle, Joshua (Ryaan) Bodle and their son Ty and Scott (Lori) Bodle and their children; Haley and Gavin. She is also survived by sisters-in-law; Joanne (Jack) Hemmis of Orefield and Shirley Strunk of Howard, brother--in-law; Arthur Workman of Howard, and several nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her brothers; Leroy "Gib" Strunk and Edward Strunk, her sisters; Audrey Long, Iris Workman, and Faye Jeannette Strunk.

      In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public viewing. Graveside services will be held on September 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schencks Cemetery in Howard twp. with her nephews; Casey Strunk and Philip Strunk officiating. Family and friends will be received at her home, 51 Vesper St., Beech Creek from 4:00 - 8:00.

      Memorial may be made to Sylvan Hills Christian Camp, PO Box 532, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745.
    Residence 1930  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter 
    Residence 1935  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1 Apr 1940  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter 
    _AMTID 410000198487:1030:839865 
    _FSFTID LV5H-8WY 
    _UID 817C6AAF7BEE4D4E82094F7E183C92A4FC3C 
    Death 5 Sep 2013  Beech Creek, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Burial 10 Sep 2013  Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Charles Benjamin Strunk,   b. 1857   d. 1936
    Maternal Line: Effie C Bowes,   b. 16 Sep 1868, Burnside Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Dec 1902, Snow Shoe, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Person ID I8348  Family Tree
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2019 

    Father Strunk, Arthur Dewey,   b. 18 Aug 1897, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jul 1966, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Lomison, Mae Ella,   b. 28 Aug 1900, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Mar 1985, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 1920 
    Family ID F2391  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Carter, Richard,   b. UNKNOWN   d. 2002 
    Marriage 17 Jan 1948 
    Family ID F3268  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2019