Marie T. Phillips

Marie Phillips, 102, of Struthers, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley – Hospice House. Born May 5, 1923, in Youngstown, Marie was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Franko) Judin. She was a 1941 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. On September 18, 1947, Marie married the love of her life, George J. Phillips. The couple shared more than 60 wonderful years of marriage, spending much of that time traveling across the United States and creating countless cherished memories together. George preceded her in death on August 14, 2008. Before her marriage, Marie worked at Judin's Market, the family-owned store on Robinson Road in Campbell, where she enjoyed meeting many wonderful people. She was also employed at Buffalo Pressed Steel Company, Strouss Department Store, and Youngstown Emergency. Marie was a member of the Slovak Club, Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Church, the Infant Jesus of Prague, Altar and Rosary Society, and the Ohio Photo Club at Boardman Park. A true social butterfly, Marie loved being active, meeting people, and staying involved in her community. Above all, Marie cherished her role as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Patricia (Michael) Almasy, of Columbiana; son-in-law, Chuck Campbell of Struthers; granddaughter, Carolyn (Tom) Styranec of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Grace, and Bradley; and her sister, Mildred Olenich. In addition to her parents and husband, Marie was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Campbell. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Maple Crest Nursing Home and their staff for making Marie feel at home these past two years. Calling hours will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and again Friday, December 19, 2025, from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the prayer service at 10:15 a.m., at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main Street, Poland, Ohio 44514. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 764 Fifth Street, Struthers, Ohio 44471. Marie will be laid to rest privately at Green Haven Memorial Gardens. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marie T. Phillips, please visit our floral store.