Gertrude Phelps

Gertrude Phelps, 96, of Washington D.C. and formerly of Painesville, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Washington D.C. Gertrude had worked for Painesville City as a secretary. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville. Survivors are her son, Randy, of Washington D.C.; grandson, W. Geoffrey Phelps; nephew, Alan Helsius; nieces, Bonnie Crim and Denise Brewer; and sister in law, Jeannine Barstow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Phelps; son, W. Gregg Phelps; sister, Aili Ohier; and parents Henry and Jenny Kytta. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery in Painesville.
Arrangements are by the Potti Funeral Home in Painesville.