Cheryl A. Phythyon
Cheryl A. Phythyon, 65, of Glenford Village, Chicora, passed away at noon Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Cheryl was born on March 28, 1951, in Sharon. She was the daughter of Harry W. and Elaine Hooper Sample.
She was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage. She graduated in 1977 from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Cheryl found great value in pursuing higher education, and she instilled those beliefs in her family.
Cheryl was Protestant. She enjoyed her swimming pool and attending her grandchildren's sporting events.
She retired from OPM in Boyers following more than 25 years of service.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Barry R. Phythyon, whom she married June 19, 1970. Also surviving are three children, Carrie A. Wagner and her husband, John, of Petrolia, Amy McConnell of Chicora and her companion, Mike Hedrick of Karns City, and Shawn M. Phythyon of Natrona Heights; six grandchildren, Tarah Johns and her fiancé, Seth Herrick, of Oil City, Jocelyn Phythyon, Tyler Phythyon and Aiden Matson, all of Natrona Heights, and Allison McConnell and Hunter McConnell of Chicora; two brothers, Harry Sample and his wife, Jeannie, of Mercer and James Sample and his wife, Mary, of Myerstown; one brother-in-law, William J. Phythyon of Columbus; one sister-in-law, Janice Phythyon of Hermitage; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Bruce Phythyon; and her sister-in-law, Beth Ann Phythyon.
PHYTHYON — Friends of Cheryl A. Phythyon, who died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Sapp, pastor of Trinity Reformed Church, Bradys Bend, officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillview Cemetery, Kepple's Corners.Memorial contributions in Mrs. Phythyon's name may be made to the Cheryl A. Phythyon Scholarship Fund, c/o Huntington Bank, P.O. Box 291, Chicora, PA 16025.For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
