THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 30, 2021 Page 17 OBITUARIES Phyllis Elaine Schlosberg A champion for women's rights and a larger-than-life figure, of Provincetown and New York City, passed away on April 21, 2021. Phyllis was born and raised in Boston. She graduated Everett High School with honors and won a National Oratorical and Acting Contest presented by American humorist and TV host, Sam Levinson. She graduated Boston State College with Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She then attended Boston University and received her MFA in Theater. She was an Elementary School teacher in Everett and a Principal of a private Greek School in New York City. She moved to Provincetown in the mid-1960s. There she began her career as the owner and proprietor of the Draw Me a Circle Portrait and Art Studio, in partnership with her brother Paul. For nearly 50 years, she was the owner of the iconic Post Office Cafe and Cabaret, where she discovered singers, actors, and impressionists, many of whom went on to national acclaim. From 1979-87, she owned the Pilgrim House Hotel, which included restaurants and cabarets. Some of the award winning entertainers who appeared included Eartha Kitt, Sharon McKnight, and Divine. Phyllis was very charitable, generous and dedicated to her friends and family. She was predeceased by her late partner Diane Fernandez (Diane Z), who were lovingly together for 27 years. They were the absolute love of each other's lives. She was the daughter of the late David and Freda Schlosberg of Everett. She is survived by her brother, Bruce Schlosberg and his wife Karen of Plano, TX, and her brother Paul Schlosberg of Everett. She was a beloved aunt of nephew Evan and niece Sarah of Charlotte, NC, her niece Marisa Randall and her husband Joseph of Lynnfield and niece Michela Schlosberg of Revere. She was the great aunt of Evelyn and Jonathan Randall. She leaves her dear friend and companion, Laurel Williams of New York City, NY and her friend Betty Minerva Newman and her wife Phoebe Otis of Provincetown. She will also be missed by the hundreds of employees, business people, and the year round local towns people of Provincetown. A special thanks goes out to the late Abe Saada and Reggie Cabral, who mentored her throughout her career. An unapologetic Liberal Democrat, she was an ardent supporter of Civil Rights, Equal and Human Rights and American Democracy. In her business and personal life, she broke the “glass ceiling,” long before the term became popular. To express condolences and/or make donations in Phyllis’ name to: Helping Our Women of Provincetown http://www.helpingourwomen.org/ 34 Conwell St, Provincetown MA 02657. Elizabeth A. (Campea) Kierstead A longtime resident of Malden passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2021, at age 101. Elizabeth was the wife of the late Harold B. Kierstead. She was the loving mother of Marjorie Godding and her husband Paul and Mary L. Kierstead and her husband Michael Weiss all of Malden. Elizabeth was the sister of the late Letty Zirpola, Margaret Bushey, Lydia Campea, Mildred Campea, and Albert Campea. She was the cherished grandmother of Michael Godding and his wife Debbie and Gregory Weiss Kierstead and OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 18 Office/Commercial Space for Lease 3 Large rooms, each with walk-in storage area. Ideal for Law Office or Aerobics Studio. Like new condition. Second floor elevator direct to unit. Seperate entrances - New Baths - Large Parking Area. On MBTA Bus Route #429. Located on Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza Rte. 1 South 425 Broadway Saugus Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 1. On April 30, 1960, the oldest U.S. bat (in a cave in Mt. Aeolus, Vt.) was found to be how many years old: 11, 24 or 36? 2. What word concerning accounting has three consecutive repeated letters? 3. In April 1897, J.J. McDermott won the first B.A.A. Road Race, which is better known as what? 4. What tree (named for a person) only grows in the Mojave Desert? 5. Who won the first American Idol contest? 6. In Hawaii, May Day (May 1) is known as what? 7. What is the world’s fastest two-legged animal? 8. What famous author (who died in Boston) wrote in “Jack and Jill: A Village Story” (1880), in the “May Baskets” chapter, “such laughing, whistling, flying about of flowers and friendly feeling—it was almost a pity that May-day did not come oftener”? 9. What is Massachusetts’s state cookie? 10. On May 2, 1885, in Holyoke, Mass., what women’s magazine was founded? 11. In the 1600’s what flower bulb was sometimes valued more than gold? 12. The fictional character Uncas was the last of what? 13. The first general-purpose, programmable electronic digital computer was called ENIAC, which stands for what? 14. On May 3, 1952, what horse race was nationally televised for the first time? 15. Who was the first female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? 16. What is the state grain of Michigan and Minnesota? 17. May 4 is Star Wars Day; what Star Wars catchphrase was used in a pun to determine that date? 18. What poet who died in Cambridge, Mass., wrote in 1861, “The word May is a perfumed word... It means youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life”? 19. In 1930 what “Mother of American Modernism” made six paintings of a jack-in-the-pulpit in Lake George, N.Y.? 20. On May 5, 1832, Congress passed the Indian Vaccination Act of 1832, which aimed to prevent what disease? ANSWERS 1. 24 2. Bookkeeper 3. The Boston Marathon (B.A.A. stands for Boston Athletic Association.) 4. The Joshua tree 5. Kelly Clarkson 6. Lei Day 7. The ostrich (over 43 mph) 8. Louisa May Alcott 9. Chocolate chip cookie 10. “Good Housekeeping” 11. 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