Phillis M. McAnlis

Phillis M. McAnlis, 73, of St. Rt. 168 New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) passed away at her residence on Friday, January 7, 2011 following a short illness.

Born August 27, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Norge Scala. She had been married to Robert C. McAnlis for 47 years when he died on May 26, 2010.

Phillis was a member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She was an avid bowler and square dancer. She enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening and caring for her family.

She is survived by a daughter, Faye L. McAnlis and a son, Steve R. McAnlis both of New Galilee, two sisters; Virginia Greco of Boardman, Ohio, Margaret Klien of West Virginia, three brothers; Eugene (Margaret) Scala of North Sewickley Twp., Joseph Scala of New Galilee, and James Scala of Beaver Falls.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Florence Keppen Scala, sister Pauline Bigley, and two brothers, William and John Scala.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2010 at 11:00 at the Moravia Presbyterian Church with Rev. Teresa Kendall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Moravia Presbyterian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home – Wampum.