Phyllis Boyles

Phyllis Boyles, 66, of 841 15th Street, Franklin, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born July 16, 1942, in Meadville, Mrs. Boyles was the daughter of Mary Wims. Mrs. Boyles was a housewife and enjoyed her grandchildren, drawing, woodworking and being a "handyman." She was married to Kenneth Boyles who preceded her in death in January 1977. Mrs. Boyles is survived by four children, Steve Deeter and his wife, Brenda, of Franklin; Grover Deeter and his wife, Nancy, of Oil City; Harold Deeter and his wife, Dawn, of Franklin; Wanda Stevens and her husband, Clarence, of Franklin; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Wanda Hefferman and her husband, Dale, of Franklin; Shirley Grove of Franklin; four brothers, Nate Crawford and his wife, Peach, of Franklin; David Crawford and his wife, Barb, of Arkansas; Philip Crawford and his wife, Phyllis, of Franklin; Clarence Crawford and his wife, Janet, of Guys Mills; and a very special niece, Carol Grove and her husband, Wally, of Franklin. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Boyles was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gilbert Crawford. Friends may call at Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Visitation hours will be from 2 to and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Richard E. Cauvel Jr. of Franklin Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. A Christian Wake and interment will take place at Clintonville Methodist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.