Phyllis M.Tvorak, 75
Dan McClelland
Phyllis M.Tvorak, 75
Phyllis M. Tvorak, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 3, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy with Hospice care.
Phyllis was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mae (Bellows) Woods. Phyllis was born on June 5, 1941 in Tupper Lake.
Phyllis was a retired LPN, nurse. In her free time she loved to work on craft projects, garden outside and was always ready with a “Do you want to play?”, her favorite game of Tri-Ominos.
She was a dedicated loving mother who enjoyed being with all of her grandchildren, whether it was babysitting them or watching as they played their various sports.
She is survived by her son Richard Tvorak and his partner Judi, Cheryl (Vincent) Futia and Mae (Robert) Mohr; her son-in-law Al Hoyt andher beloved grandchildren: Heather and Richard Tvorak ; Cody, Jesse, Katherine and Dalton Futia; Elizabeth Paiz; and Danielle and Mackenzie Mohr; and her beloved great grandchildren: Liam Vincent and Amelia Paiz. She will be missed dearly by her lifelong friend Barbara Shunk and her BFF Millie Futia .
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was predeceased by her loving daughter Terri Hoyt in 2011.
Phyllis requested that there be no wake or services, she wanted to be cremated and brought home to Tupper Lake. The family honored her request and brought her home to rest with a private service in Tupper Lake on May 20.
Memorial donations may be made in Phyllis’ name to Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205 or to the Leukemia Foundation at LLS.org or mail your donation to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Ste. 200 Cary, NC 27513