Marsha E. Phillips

Marsha E. Phillips obituary, Akron, OH

Marsha E. Phillips

Marsha Phillips Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Marsha E. Phillips, 77, went Home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Huntington, West Virginia to Jesse Estep, Jr. and Wilma Estep, she resided in Champion, Ohio most of her life. Marsha enjoyed going to church with her husband, music, her chocolate treats and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents., Marsha was preceded in death by her sister, Marlene Miller. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 56 years, Larry Phillips; children, Brian (Teresa) Phillips, Crystal Riddick; grandchildren, Laurissa, Kayli, Braxton, Ryleigh, Xander; sister, Marian (Lee) Hall.

The family will have a celebration of Marsha's life at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial donations in Marsha's name to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of their choice.

To share a memory of Marsha or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guest book below.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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