Phyllis M Hassinger

Phyllis M. Hassinger, 96, of 15 Locust Drive, Reedsville, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

She was born on September 9, 1927 to the late Clyde Wilson and Ruth Margaret (Pecht) Civitts.  On January 31, 1946 she married Charles Ray Hassinger, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2021.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, David Ray Hassinger, one brother and two sisters.  She was the last of her immediate family.

Surviving are children:  Nancy Jane Kauffman and husband Alan of Strodes Mills, Melinda S. Rosenthall of Reedsville, Thomas Charles Hassinger and wife Melody of Milroy, Timothy Alan Hassinger and wife Renee of Milroy; grandchildren Nate Kauffman and wife Kristin, Matt Kauffman and wife Maddie, Paige Rosenthall, Claire Rosenthall, Adam Rosenthall, Zach Hassinger and wife Jasie, Katie Hassinger and fiancé Rhett Stetchock, Derek Yoder and wife Richelle, Ashton Hassinger and wife Tiff, Amanda Hassinger and fiancé Luke Vanderhoff, and four great-grandchildren.

She graduated in 1945 from Milroy High School, where she was in the marching band and played basketball.  She was employed at the Arrow Shirt Factory and Weis Markets, but was primarily a homemaker.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Siglerville and the Happy Hour Sunday School Class.

Things she enjoyed include cooking, helping with the church soup sales, going for walks, and playing cards with friends.  She loved to crochet and made all the grandchildren afghans.  Her family was very important to her.

A viewing will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 55 N. Main Street, Reedsville.  The funeral service will also be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mike Sigler officiating.  Burial will take place at the Salem Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to:  Family Hospice, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA  16601.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Reedsville, PA.  Online condolences can be made to www.bohnfuneralhome.com.

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