Phyllis H. Shwartz Obituary (1921 - 2012)

Phyllis H. Shwartz, age 90, passed away on May 22, 2012. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 19, 1921. Phyllis shared her life with her late husband, Myron. After starting a family in Fairborn, Ohio they moved to Columbus in 1964. She graduated from the Ohio State University and received her Master's degree in Political Science and Women's Studies. As the matriarch of her family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and relatives always came first for Phyllis. She and Myron also had many close friends and were actively involved in the community. Phyllis dedicated countless hours to organizations advocating for women's rights including Planned Parenthood, League of Women Voters, NARAL and National Council of Jewish Women. She worked side by side with Myron in assorted businesses from photography to furniture and was well known on campus for opening the Bazaar, a gift store that sold international items that they collected on their travels around the world. Phyllis is predeced in death by her husband, Myron Shwartz, daughter, Stehpanie Saltzman and brother, James Kotzen. She is survived by daughter, Lynnette (Daniel) Goldberg; grandchildren Marya (Jim) Cassandra, Alissa (Jonathan) Holfinger, Ashley Saltzman and Adam Saltzman; four great-grandchildren; niece Francine (Jerry) Jacobs as well as many members of the extended family. Memorial service 11am on Friday, May 25th at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Howard Apothaker officiating. The family will receive friends at her home on Friday from 2 - 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Planned Parenthood or a preferred charity of choice.