Phyllis L. Bortmes, 83, of Chicora, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side.

Born Feb. 18, 1942, in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lucille M. (Liberto) Farone.

Phyllis was a 1961 graduate of East Brady High School and spent her working career at Riverside in the deli and at Uni Mart. She proudly introduced the breakfast pizza to Uni Mart for all to enjoy.

Phyllis was an excellent cook and a master Monopoly player. She enjoyed playing cards and reminiscing about her teenage years, spending summers with family in Philadelphia.

She is survived by her two sons, Harry E. (Beth) Bortmes of Butler and Timothy J. (Jen) Bortmes of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Meghan and Henry Bortmes, and Andrew and Tyler Bortmes; and one brother, Joe (Mary Jo) Farone of Chicora.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Toots Miller.

The Bortmes family would like to thank Tammie Cochran for her many years of compassionate care of Phyllis. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

BORTMES — Services for Phyllis L. Bortmes, who died Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, are private and will be held at the convenience of her family.

She will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bradys Bend.

Arrangements are under the direction of BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, East Brady.

In lieu of flowers, the Bortmes family asks that memorials be made in Phyllis’ name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380, or through www.Komen.org.

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.

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