Philip J. Wagner

Philip J. Wagner obituary, Zelienople, PA

Philip J. Wagner

Philip Wagner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boylan Funeral Home, Inc. - Zelienople East on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Philip J. Wagner, age 86, of Zelienople, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Born October 6, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael and Alberta (Schuler) Wagner.
Phil served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years and was in the U.S. Army Reserves for seven years. He then went on to work as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years. Phil was also part of the Pittsburgh National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 84. In his free time, he enjoyed senior softball, jigsaw puzzles, and building model ships. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sisters, Nancy Stephany of Avalon and Carol Reily of Avalon; his sisters-in-law, Judith Aitken of Cranberry Twp., and Pat Wagner of the North Hills; his brother-in-law, Grant R. (Sandi) Genter of New York; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Lee Wagner; and his brother, Ed Wagner.
Friends and family will be received from 1-3 P.M. and 5-7 P.M. on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Boylan Funeral Home, Inc., 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063.
A Blessing Service will be held at 12 P.M. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the funeral home.
Phil will be laid to rest at Pinewood Memorial Gardens in Cranberry Twp. with military honors. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Philip, please visit our floral store.

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