Phyllis (Sydell) Stambler, 90

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Phyllis (Sydell) Stambler, passed away peacefully in her Providence home on Oct. 11. She was the wife of the late Arthur Stambler. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Marion Sydell; she lived at Laurelmead on Blackstone Blvd. for the past few years and previously in Wickford.

She married shortly after graduating from Hope High School and moved with her husband to the Washington, D.C., area. They resided in suburban Washington until their divorce after 30 years. She then married Arthur Stambler, a dyed-in-the-wool Washingtonian until Phyllis introduced him to the appeal of R.I., where they moved and together owned and operated the radio station WWON (now WOON) and its FM affiliate.

She leaves her three children; Susan Tash of Saunderstown, Peter Schildhause (Deon) of San Francisco, and Richard Shieldhouse (Stephanie) of Jacksonville, Fla., six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her presence in their lives.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 N Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.