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Phyllis Pfahler Woodring, also known as Nana, formerly of Juniata, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Philip and Rose Cipriano Sanchez.
She married David Woodring on July 1, 1963, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2015.
Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Kim Woodring Snyder, on May 21, 2008.
Surviving are her sons: Edward Pfahler and wife, Betsy, in Texas, Ronald Pfahler of Altoona and Philip Pfahler of Altoona; a grandson, William Snyder, who was raised in the home; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; seven brothers and sisters: Rudy Sanchez (deceased), Delores Tarver in Ohio, Lucy Eichkoff of Summit Hill, Clara Lynam of Altoona, Toni Kwiatkowski of Pittsburgh, Philip Sanchez Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Duncansville and William Sanchez (deceased).
Phyllis was a loving mother, Nana, sister and friend to many. To her family, she was an angel on Earth with a strong faith and loved by everyone who met her. She loved cooking and baking for her family, crocheting and crafts.
Phyllis was employed by the Altoona Shoe Factory, domestic work and was an aide helping handicapped children at Juniata Methodist Church.
Phyllis was an assistant Sacristan and taught CCD classes for 11 years at Holy Rosary Church.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Phyllis will be missed by all.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 806 11th Ave., Altoona, with Father Frank Scornaiehchi, TOR, officiating. Interment will be made at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Phyllis' memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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