Phyllis Jean O'Polka

Phyllis Jean O'Polka, 67, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord at 5:05 p.m. on Friday, July 1st at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.Born December 14, 1948, in Raymilton, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Luther and Gertrude Donahue. She married John O'Polka on August 19, 1978, and he survives.Phyllis worked as a Nurses Aide at Sugarcreek Station, and at one time at Polk Center. She also had worked as a cashier at Central Elementary School. She was a member of Congress Hill Church of God, and enjoyed using social media (Facebook) to keep track of her family and friends. Phyllis was a very caring, loving, selfless person, who enjoyed doing things for others.In addition to her husband, John, Phyllis is survived by her children, Joseph N. and Christine D. O'Polka, both of Franklin; her sister, Mary Donahue, of Erie; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her five brothers, Carlos, James, Howard, Ova and Dixon Donahue; and her two sisters, Lillian Donahue and Hattie Umstead.Family and friends of Phyllis will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, July 6th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 7th, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Johnny Pennington, pastor of Congress Hill Church of God, officiating. To send cards, flowers, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Venango County Humane Society, PO Box 1045, Oil City PA 16301.