Phyllis E. Appell

Beloved wife of Melvin Stuart Appell; devoted mother of Scott (Cindy) Appell, Craig (Jodi) Appell of, Jamey (Michelle) Appell and Aaron (Karen) Appell; loving grandmother of Christine (AJ), Amanda (Dylan), Spencer, Ethan, Alyssa, Mikaela, Carson, Cassandra, Leah and Abby; great grandmother of Micah and Marley; daughter of the late Albert and Alice Malecke (nee Eshowsky).

Phyllis loved hosting holidays, “marathon” long distance phone calls, family gatherings, Halloween, BBQ’s in the backyard, buying Happy Meals for her kids, grandkids and herself, Bearded Collies, dog shows, photo albums, collecting miniatures and dolls, Hough Bakery, gardening, refinishing wood, fresh flowers, Chinese food, shopping at “Penney’s”, Marc’s, or just about anywhere, family history, crafting, buying birthday and anniversary cards, McDonald’s fish sandwiches (no cheese, tarter sauce on the side, with a knife), breakfast on the back porch in the summer with her wicker swing, and “fights” with seltzer bottles and the water hose.

Above all, Phyllis loved her family. She loved her parents deeply and missed them. She was the ultimate advocate for her loved ones and was the best at caring for her husband, children and grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Mt Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Rd, Solon, Ohio 44139 on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11:00AM.

Family and Friends are invited to observe shivah at Temple Israel Ner Tamid, 1732 Lander Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 between 1pm and 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jewish Family Service Association Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Caregiver Support Program (www.jfsa-cleveland.org) or Temple Israel Ner Tamid (tintcleveland.org).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Appell family.

Arrangements through Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (216) 932-7900.