Stella Roman Shylo

Stella Roman Shylo

Stella (Roman) Shylo, 97, affectionately called "our dear sweet mother" by family members peacefully passed away on November 24, 2020 after several months of declining health. Stella, a green-eyed beauty was born in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada on June 2, 1923 to Samuel and Catherine Roman. She was a graduate of Port Arthur Technical High School, the first in her family (with sister Olga) to graduate high school. During WWII Stella married Captain Anthony J. Shylo. After the war they moved to Cleveland, Ohio where Tony owned and edited the Great Lakes Review magazine. Stella loved to dance and she and Tony danced many nights away at Ship Masters Balls with dear friends Paul and Esther Ranahan. She and Tony lived in Olmsted Falls where they reared six children. The house was full of children and friends who often stayed for meals because Stella was an exceptional cook and believed that there was always room at the table for one more. Stella retired from Rite Aid Drugs where she was a cosmetologist for 25 years. Upon retirement she moved to Springfield, OH where she relished her role as Grandma and Great Grandma Shylo. Stella had many interests and talents. She loved reading, dancing, theater and cooking for her family. She was a volunteer with Springfield Senior Services and the Clark State Center for the Performing Arts. Stella frequently travelled to Canada to visit family and friends and visited Hawaii, England and Scotland. She was famous for her creative and, often questionable, definitions created during family games of "Dictionary." She was quick to laugh and was most agreeable and accepting. Stella was blessed to live in her own home until the last year of life where she was tenderly cared for by son Douglas. Stella is survived by daughters, Betty (Randy) Milner and Cynthia (Ladislov) Shylo; sons, Bruce (Karen) Shylo and Douglas Shylo; grandson Mike (Winnie) Milner and children (Eric, Caroline and Allison); grandson Brad (Laura) Milner and child (Mia); sister, Anne Wowchuk; brother, Edward Roman; sister-in-law, Helen Roman; nieces, Deb (Dennis) Madge, Melissa (Mike) Blackwood, Lindsay and Chelsey Roman, Kathy (Warren) Manning, Carol (David) Vester, Ashley Vester, B.J. (Rocky) Mercier, Kelly (Tim) Beck, Jamie Beck, Leslie (Joe) Deleo, Marian (Michael) McGuire; and nephews, Donald (Donna) Sabatini, Rick Sabatini, Robert (Diana) Roman, Edward (Sandi) Polonoski, Andrew Vester, Tyler Beck; and dear friends, Stephanie Rhoades, Betty Grentzer, Roger and Nancy Carlsen and the Swaim family. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony J. Shylo; son, Anthony R. Shylo; daughter, Roberta Shylo; brothers, John and Peter Roman; and sisters, Olga Polonoski, Dolly Sabatini and Zena Wong. Stella was a member of Grace United Methodist Church (formerly St. Mark United Methodist Church) and leaves behind dear friends Phyllis Reiff and Clara Brown. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Oakwood Village for the kind and compassionate care provided to Stella during her year of residence. Special thanks are extended to Kris, Ida, Kim, Gilda and Bridget. The family is also extremely grateful to Hospice and nurse Amy for her end-of-life care. All of you are our heroes. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Richards, Raff and Dunbar Memorial Home. A celebration of Stella’s life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.