Phyllis J. Mallernee

Phyllis J. Mallernee, 82, a longtime resident of Uhrichsville and Tippecanoe, O., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, O., following a lengthy illness.

Born July 15, 1927 in New Philadelphia, O., she was a daughter of the late Alonzo W. and Mary Jane (Coble) O’Guin.

Phyllis was a graduate of Uhrichsville High School in the class of 1946 before moving to the Tippecanoe area where she operated a concrete business with her husband and later served as Postmistress. Phyllis was also a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.

On February 23, 1946, Phyllis married Dean E. Mallernee with whom she enjoyed over sixty years of marriage until his passing on August 27, 2007. They are survived by two daughters: Mary Jayne Lyon and her husband, Ted, of Tippecanoe with whom she had resided and Stephanie Jenkins of New Philadelphia; a daughter-in-law, Pat Mallernee of Tuscarawas; six grandsons: James A. Jenkins of Dover, Lon A. Jenkins and his wife, Lisa, of Columbus, Dean E. Mallernee, III and his wife, Stacy, of New Philadelphia, Trevor G. Mallernee and his wife, Kimberly, of Dover, Ted A. “JR” Lyon, II of Tippecanoe, and Kirt N. Lyon of Tippecanoe; two great granddaughters, Ella Maria Mallernee of Dover and Avery Elizabeth Jenkins of Columbus; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.

She was an avid reader who enjoyed baking and crocheting, as well, and especially loved travel including many day trips with her husband over the years. Phyllis was a founding member of the Tippecanoe Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary where she helped with countless fundraising projects and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was Methodist by faith.

In keeping with Phyllis’ wishes, a private family service will be held without a public visitation. Interment will follow beside her beloved husband in Greenmont Cemetery at Freeport, O. Those wishing to honor Phyllis’ memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, OH 44622 and the Twin City Hospital Auxiliary Memorial Fund, c/o Betty Colvin, 234 Trenton Ave., Uhrichsville, OH 44683 .
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