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Phyllis M. Pfaff

Phyllis M. Pfaff, 85 (nee Bickel) of Lorain died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a two year battle with cancer .

Mrs. Pfaff was born in Lorain, OH on May 21, 1922, living in Lorain all of her life. She was a 1940-A graduate of Lorain High School. After high school, she worked as a bookkeeper and office manager at several local businesses. She also worked in the office of Lorain County Community College when it was first established.

For more than 60 years, she was a member of the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer in Lorain, serving as organist, choir director, accompanist and member of the St. David's Guild during that time.

Phyllis was a very active volunteer in the Lorain community, often serving as secretary/treasurer for charitable organizations including the Black River Historical Society, the Lorain YWCA, Lorain Church Women United, Lorain Sorosis, and the Daughters of Scotia. She was a life member of the Erie Shores Girl Scouts Council and a 60 - year member of the Order of Eastern Star - Day Chapter # 479, where she was a past Worthy Matron. Phyllis and her late husband, Alvin, sponsor an annual student scholarship at LCCC.

She also enjoyed traveling the world (visiting every continent except Antarctica), collecting dolls and antique toys. Her interests involved her in organizations such as Lake Erie and Late Bloomers Doll Clubs, Lorain "400" Roundtable investment group, Train Collectors Association, and "Bells of Lorain" as a bell ringer.

Mrs. Pfaff is survived by daughter Jeannine E. Tupps of Bucyrus, son Thomas A. Pfaff of Lorain, 4 grandchildren: Eric Pfaff, Jarrod Tupps, Allison Pfaff and Matthew Tupps. She is also survived by a brother William N. Bickel of Reynoldsburg, 2 nieces, and 1 nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin A. Pfaff and her parents Norman J. and Elizabeth A (nee Smith) Bickel.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052, with Rev. Stephen Sedgwick, rector, as celebrant. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the organ fund at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Avenue , Lorain, Ohio 44052 or to the Black River Historical Society Endowment Fund, 309 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.

Condolences

From: Ed and Dianne Banas
Relation: friend

Our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. She and your Dad were always such dear friends. ED was happy that he was the one who remolded their new home on Basswood when they moved in. They visited his one time after we moved to Florida, and as always we had a grand time with them. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Ed and Dianne Banas

From: David & Susan Ernst
Relation: Friend

May God be with you all at this difficult time. We remember how much she enjoyed the wedding and what a good time she had at the reception.

From: Dr. TA Gornall III, Mary Jane (Gornall) Bulger, and family
Relation: Friends

Phyllis and Al played a large roll in our family's lives over the past decades. Phyllis was golden thread in the fabric that is Lorain. Her legacy will endure in the works she dedicated herself to. She is now part of the history of Lorain, a nobel position, a subject she loved.

From: Bill & Connie Robb
Relation: Friends

Please except our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom, Tom. She was a wonderful person - and helped me our a lot at a time when I needed it! Be strong! Bill & Connie Robb