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Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Peters Township

3287 Washington Rd.

McMurray, Pennsylvania

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Feb. 20, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care

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Paul Phillips Obituary

Paul Delmont Phillips, 86, of McMurray, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on January 21, 1940, in Washington, he was the son of the late Delmont and Ethel Phillips. Paul was the beloved husband to Gail Kamp Phillips for 39 years. Surviving are a daughter, Ashley (Nathan) Tovornik; sister, Nancy (William) Lese; brother, Charles Phillips; brother-in-law, William McClure; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was formerly married to the late Sandra Oliverio Phillips, with whom he has four children: Wayde (Dawn) Phillips, Beth McCaffrey, Shawn (Michele) Phillips and Carroll (Nikki) Phillips who survive him. He is preceded in death by his siblings, June (Robert) Freno and Joan McClure. Paul was a 1957 graduate of Canonsburg High School. He spent 58 years as a tour bus driver and also served as a part-time school bus driver for the Peters Township School District. At home, Paul was the go-to handyman, always ready to fix or build whatever was needed. He especially loved spending time on his tractor and took great pride in working with his hands, known for his love of staying busy. Family and friends are welcome for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 20, at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA, 15317. A blessing service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, followed by burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital for Research. All arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Paul Phillips

Feb

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care

3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317

Feb

20

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care

3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317

Feb

21

Service

10:00 a.m.

Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care

3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317

Feb

21

Burial

Queen of Heaven Cemetery

PA

Funeral services provided by:

Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Peters Township

3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317

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Sherry Moorcroft Ruth Harshman's daughter

Yesterday

Sympathy to all of family. He was a special person.

Tammy F Kitterman

Yesterday

Gail, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. He was such a great guy. Sending hugs you way.

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