Phyllis (Smith) Selman

1938-2025

Phyllis (Smith) Selman, 87, of Toronto, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home on Dec. 12, 2025.

Phyllis was a cherished member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on state Route 213 in Steubenville, Ohio.

Born in 1938 in New Waterford, Ohio, Phyllis was the daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Bush) Smith. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Ethel Chamberlain, Mildred Booth, and Annabelle Chamberlain.

She graduated from New Waterford High School, class of 1956.

Phyllis fell in love with Raymond Henry Selman at Camp Aldersgate, and together they have celebrated 68 years of marriage.

In addition to her husband Ray, she is survived by her children, Raymond D. Selman and Mary (Segle) Selman of Toronto, James Selman and companion Linda Nichols of Huron, Ohio, Leonard Selman and Terri (Piatt) Selman of Steubenville, Phyllis (Selman) Westfall of Toronto, and companion John Johnson of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Rebekah (Selman) Stout and Billy Stout of Eugene, Oregon, and brother, Clifford S. VanKirk of New Waterford, Ohio.

Phyllis was also a proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, 3419 state Route 213, Steubenville, OH 43952.

Arrangements for Phyllis are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, Ohio. www.jefosterfh.com.

12/31/25