Phyllis Sue Anatra, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on January 1, 1939, in Crestline, to the late Kenneth Herzog and Helen (Eichler) Harrington.

Phyllis devoted her life to her family and her community. She married the love of her life, Victor Anatra, on October 6, 1962, and together they created a warm and loving home, celebrating sixty-four years together.

Phyllis was a dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Crestline, where she contributed her time and effort in the church kitchen for various events and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. She found joy in crafting and spent many hours creating beautiful works that brought happiness to those around her.

Her professional journey included working at Northern Electric, serving as a dietitian at Crestline Hospital, and her retirement from Crestline McDonald’s, where she developed lasting friendships and was known for her warm smile and caring nature.

Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Victor Anatra; her sons, Anthony and Brian (Christina) Anatra, her grandchildren; Billy (Lori), Jason, Danielle (Gabe), Braiden and Xander, her great-grandchildren; Hannah (Mason), Emma (Kort), Leah, Parker, Casper, and Marceline, her sister, Melinda Herzog; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Herzog and Helen Harrington, stepfather, Walter “Denver” Harrington, her siblings, Ronald Herzog, June Stewart, and daughter-in-law, LouAnn Anatra.

Family and friends may call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel, 223 West Main St. Crestline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 331 North Thoman St., Crestline, with Fr. Jeff Smith, Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Crestline.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42217, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Those wishing to share a memory of Phyllis or send condolences to the Anatra family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.

The Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel, 223 W. Main Street, Crestline is honored to serve the family of Phyllis Sue Anatra.

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