Phyllis J Tanalski

Phyllis J. Tanalski, of Maumee, passed away at age 95 on July 9, 2024, at the Lakes of Monclova. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on January 4, 1929, to Elwell and Velma (Baldwin) Bogart. She married Jack C. Tanalski, of Toledo, on December 11, 1948, at the home of her parents in Findlay. Phyllis and Jack met at Strater Cleaners in Toledo. They were married for 66 years.

Phyllis sold Avon products when her children were young. She was a sales associate at J C Penney’s for 14 years. She volunteered at St Luke’s Hospital for 20 years along side her good friend, Kay, whom she met at Penney’s. Phyllis and her mother liked to travel, and they shared trips to 15 different countries. Most of all, Phyllis loved the time she spent with her family and beloved friends. Her warm smile, kind heart, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was a member of St Joe’s Catholic Church, Maumee.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Dennis) Parish and Kathy Weaver; grandchildren, Emily (David) Vandergrift, Carrie (Brad) Spangler, Carson Parish, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; son, Chris; brother, Michael; and beagle, Max.

Private graveside services with be held at a later date. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Maumee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Area Humane Society, the American Heart Association, or the donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, Maumee, OH.