Phyllis M. Sullivan

Phyllis M. Sullivan, 93, of Emporium, PA formerly of 226 East Third Street passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Saturday, September 30, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 5, 1930 in Emporium, PA, a daughter of the late John F. and Miriam Cooper McManigle.

Phyllis graduated from Emporium High School in the Class of 1948 where she was a proud member of the Red Raider cheerleading squad. Phyllis, along with three of her sisters, all cheered on the same squad, a record that stands to this day. She was a lifelong resident of Emporium and started her working career at Sylvania in the Engineering department.  She held numerous other positions throughout her lifetime before finding her calling as the Office Manager at St. Mark Parish. She retired in 2005 and remained a member and volunteer of St. Mark church.

She is survived by two sons, Dennis Sullivan (Debbie), Funkstown, MD; David Sullivan (Lori), Emporium; a daughter, Tish Sullivan Hild (Kevin), Sparks, MD; seven grandchildren, Sean (Gina) Sullivan, Casey (Jason) Hinds, Meghan (Lexi) Smith, Daniel (Molly) Sullivan, Shannon Sullivan, Sarah (James) Taylor, Kerri Hild; and six great grandchildren, Colin Sullivan, Paisley Smith, Kinsley Smith, Jay Hinds, Evan Sullivan and Parker Sullivan; sister, Jean Dunkelberger, Emporium, and sister-in-law Sarah McManigle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Elayne Fragale, Ginny Pope, Maxine George and Judy Mongillo and two brothers,  John McManigle and David McManigle.

There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA 15834

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