Phyllis J. (Cowan) Melchreit
September 30, 1932 - March 21, 2021
Phyllis J. (Cowan) Melchreit, age 88 of Mentor, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland. She was born September 30, 1932 in Derry, PA. Mrs. Melchreit was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who cherished every occasion to get together to be with family and friends. Phyllis enjoyed hiking, playing golf in a ladies league, playing bridge with her friends, and bocce ball at the Elks club. Survivors include her husband of 64 years: Norman R. Melchreit, children: Ronald A. (Barbara J.) Melchreit and Margie (Katherine Powell) Melchreit, grandchildren: Aaron J. (Lisa) Melchreit and Allyson (Chad) Melchreit Penman, sister: Lois (James) Parkinson and several nieces & nephews. Preceding Phyllis in death are her parents: Albert and Loretta Cowan and sisters: Anna (Lewis) Ross and Mary L. Cowan. Friends will be received from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. Private funeral service will be held at Mentor United Methodist Church. Private family interment will take place in Mentor Cemetery, Mentor, OH. The family request contributions may be made to Lake Metroparks Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH. 44094 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com
Phyllis J. (Cowan) Melchreit, age 88 of Mentor, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland. She was born September 30, 1932 in Derry, PA. Mrs. Melchreit was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt... View Obituary & Service Information