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Dorothy J. Phillips

Dorothy J. Phillips, 92, formerly of Milroy, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at William Penn Healthcare, Lewistown.

Born Oct. 18, 1925, in Reedsville, she was the daughter of the late Frank Rheam Sr. and Frances Amanda (Narehood) Rheam. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quention R. Phillips, who passed away Feb. 13, 1996.

She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Barlett, of Lewistown, Guy R. Phillips and wife, Melissa, of Yeagertown, Joyce Snyder, of Lewistown, Sheila Dobson and husband, George, of McClure, Donna Kahley and husband, Ammon, of Milroy, Darvin “Red” Phillips, of Milroy, and Paul Phillips and wife, Kelly, of Reedsville; siblings, Frances T. Rheam, of Lewistown, Shelby Stimely, of Lewistown, and Joann Russell and husband, William, of Reedsville; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchil- dren.

She was preceded in death by: daughter, Linda Sivitts; brothers, Frank Rheam Jr. and Clifford Rheam; sisters, Margaret Swanger, Anna Farrell, and Shirley Farleman; son-in-laws, Bob Barlett and Tom Snyder; and grandson, Zane Strohecker.

Dorothy belonged to the Milroy Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed bingo. She loved her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday Dec. 15, 2017, at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with Pastor Randy Traxler officiating.

Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery, Siglerville.

A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, at the funeral home.