M. Phyllis Daly, 92, formerly of Forest Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

She was born January 24, 1932, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Alfred and Frances Meyer Gleixner.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1949 and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  After graduating from Central Catholic, Phyllis continued her education at Seton Hill College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics.

On April 24, 1954, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Phyllis married the late Eugene F. Daly, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2008. 

Phyllis is survived by three daughters: Deborah Weis (Jude) of St. Marys, Patricia Snelick (Richard) of Weedville, and Kathleen Daly-Drapcho (Chris) of State College; three sons: Hugh Daly (Darlene) of St. Marys, Timothy Daly (Vicki) of Port Charlotte, FL, and Matthew Daly (Jasmin) of Santa Rosa, CA; a son-in-law, Craig Feldbauer (Lori) of St. Marys; five grandchildren: Molly Weis, Maggie Selzer, Abby Zampogna (Chris), Katie Simons (Darren), Lindsey Hetrick (Corey); three step-grandchildren: Richard Snelick, Jr. (Juliana), Marissa Leslie, and Wade Bille; four great-grandchildren: Callen and Roman Zampogna and Ella and Mia Snelick; a brother Wayne Glexiner (Carol) of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Beth Feldbauer; two sisters, Nancy Nissel and Patricia Wickett; and two brothers, Eugene Gleixner and Willis Gleixner.

Phyllis was a strong matriarch who excelled as a homemaker and head of the family.  Despite facing numerous health challenges throughout her life, Phyllis displayed remarkable tenacity, always pushing forward, instilling theses same values in her children.  She cherished phone chats with friends, celebrating the memory of her late husband, visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and sharing meals with her large family, especially around the holidays.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 10:00AM with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, celebrating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com