Phyllis Smeltz Obituary

We bid farewell to Phyllis Smeltz of State College, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 16, 2026 at the age of 76. Phyllis touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Smeltz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Patterson and Grace Koser; her husband Frank Smeltz; and her brother Steve Patterson (Linda Rogers). She is survived by: her children, Denise Russo (Joseph) of Bellefonte and Eric Smeltz of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren, Christopher Smeltz (Christina) of Lancaster, Jordan Shay (Amber) of Marietta, PA and Elizabeth Warner of Colorado; her great grandchildren, Lyam and Lennon Shay; and her cousins, Cindy Rasfensterger, Ruth Ann Gibble, Carson Gibble, Jolene Gibble, Vickie Jenkins, Jenny Kosier, Kathy Kosier and Patricia Johnson.