November 7, 2023
Anita Phelps, 75; of Scriba, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, after courageously enduring a long illness.
Anita was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Harvey and Myrtle (Feyerabend) Greene. She has been a longtime resident of New Haven, NY and in retirement, she and her husband enjoyed 12 years in Maine before moving back 4 years ago to Scriba, NY. Mrs. Phelps was past employed with Morrisville College and later retired from Oswego County Boces. Anita’s first love was her family and she always enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. She was also an avid reader.
Mrs. Phelps was pre-deceased by her son: Erik Phelps in 2019, her grandson Tristan Strong and her sister Linda Johnson.
Mrs. Phelps is survived by her husband of 46 years Leslie “Lee” Phelps of Scriba, NY; their children and sons-in-law: Shannon and Ron Strong of Oswego, Beth and Andrew Foxenberg of Kirkville, NY; her 5 siblings: Patricia Souva of New Haven, NY; Phyllis Hartman of MD; Dorian Thomas of Camillus, NY; Elizabeth Meyer of Cliffton Park, NY; Leah Delaney of Oneida, NY; 3 grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Alexander Strong and Lilian Squire and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held privately at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th St., Oswego. Burial will be conducted privately.
There will be no calling hours.
Wanderers Rest Humane Association Inc, 7138 Sutherland Dr., Canastota, NY 13032.
Anita had a big heart and a terrific sense of humor. I can only imagine how she touched the lives of all those around her. She touched mine since the day I met her up until her most recent texts and messages to me, even after the passing of Linda. I will truly miss her.
She was always there for us through life’s ups & downs, a second mother to us – her little sisters. Anita was one of the few who knew what it meant to lose a child & helped me when others could not. Her strength & resilience were something to aspire to & her absence will be felt by all who knew her. We love her but know that she is with those who went before her.
She was an Amazing Sister inlaw. I will miss her since of humor most. So much fun busting on each other.
We were classmates in Canastota. I am so very saddened to learn of her loss. Sending sincerest condolences to her family and friends. I miss her photos of lighthouses.
Anita and I were classmates in Canastota and good friends all through high school; she was always so sweet to everyone. Condolences to her family
Anita was my dearest friend and I will miss her so much. When we met in Maine, we became instant friends. We had many adventures and laughs. I know she is with Erik and her loved ones now. Love you