East Palestine-

Rhoda Phay Nulf, 72, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, OH passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 at 5:35 p.m. at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 28, 1944 in Columbiana, the daughter of the late Hugh and Rhoda (Russell) Smith.  She was a graduate of East Palestine High School and a homemaker.

Phay is survived by two sons, James P. Nulf of Panama City, FL and Jeffrey D. Nulf of East Palestine; a daughter, Robin L. Ullrich of Manassas, VA; seven grandchildren: Brooke, Brandon, Blair, Logan, Loren, Lindsay, and Landen; and one great grandchild, Kaden.  She also leaves three sisters, Sandy, Sue, and Kim.

She was preceded in death by her husband David and a sister Luray.

Following Phay's request, no services will be observed at this time.