Phyllis Bator – Port Vue
Obituaries
November 26, 2019

Phyllis Bator – Port Vue

By Stacy Wolford

Phyllis Bator, 91, of Port Vue, died Nov. 24, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born Dec. 20, 1927, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary Matey Kolosvary and the wife of the late Edward S. Bator. Phyllis dedicated her life to caring for her family. In her early years, Phyllis worked at the laundromat in Christy Park. She was a member of St. Mark Parish. Phyllis enjoyed traveling with her daughter. Her greatest two loves were family and faith. Phyllis is survived by her son, Frank (Lil) Bator of Cape Coral, Fla.; daughter, Lisa Bator of Port Vue; granddaughter, Jennifer of Brookline, Mass.; sisters, Evelyn Kolosvary of McKeesport and Dolores (Robert) Decker of Winter Park, Fla.; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara; brother, Frank Jr.; and sister, Dolly Kolosvary. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, and Friday from 9 a.m, until last leave at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Parish, Liberty Borough Worship Site. Committal prayers and burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery of Port Vue. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

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