Phyllis Marie Stienstra passed peacefully from this world on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Arbor Hospice in Saline, MI.
She was born on June 25, 1930 in Harmarville, PA, a daughter of the late Anton Barbish and Mary (Tomsic) Barbish.
She was a 1949 graduate of Oakmont High School. She lived most of her life in the Western PA area, including 14 years in Butler, and the last 5 years in Ann Arbor, MI.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Butler, and a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont.
She retired from Forbes Regional Hospital where she had been a Patient Care Assistant for many years.
Her love for the Lord and her family was evident throughout her life. She loved learning, was a treasure trove of family history, had a knack for connecting with people because she was truly interested in their stories, was known for crocheting afghans, and loved being with her family.
Those who will cherish her memory most, are her 4 children, Pamela (James) Evans of Butler, PA, Patricia (Ronald) Speck of Mt. Holly, NC, Arthur (Anna Pyshnik) Stienstra of Wexford, PA and Aurora Stienstra of Ann Arbor, MI.; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Jamie) Speck, Jennifer (Kendall) Pelling, Melissa McGinnis, Jeffrey Evans, David Evans, Anna A. Stienstra, Katherine Stienstra, John Stienstra, Asa Brown and Elisa Brown; 4 great-grandchildren, Lucia Pelling, Rosa Pelling, Aidan McGinnis and Benjamin McGinnis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Lillian Barbish and her 3 brothers, Anthony, Phillip and Paul Barbish.
She was dearly loved.
Due to the many restrictions imposed because of the Coronavirus, there will not be a public visitation.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Memorials contributions can be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Rd., Butler, PA 16002 or Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.