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Joseph Phillips Obituary
Joseph R. "Ronnie" Phillips, of Pottsville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville, one day after his 72nd birthday.
Born Jan. 7, 1949, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John and Irma (Campion) Phillips.
He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Joe liked golf and was a diehard Eagles fan, as well as an avid Phillies, Flyers and Sixers fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maureen Johnson.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen (Garrity) Phillips; two daughters, Janell Phillips, of Orwigsburg, and Lori Phillips, of Pottsville; granddaughter, Zoie; sisters, Patricia Phillips, of Blandon, Joan Steidle and her husband, Kurt of Ephrata, Elaine Yondura and her husband, Ron, of Schoentown, and Kathy O'Neill and her husband, Steve, of Enola; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St. Pottsville, PA 17901. Monsignor Edward O'Connor will officiate. Friends may call from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 N. Second St., Saint Clair, PA 17970. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nativity Preservation Support Foundation, 1 Lawton Hill, Pottsville, PA 17901. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.brucethartfuneralhome.com.
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Millie and Mark Scarbinsky
January 16, 2021
Kathy,
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. I know he will be missed. Our prayers for you and your family.
Joann Reichwein letzo
January 12, 2021
Kathy and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Gerry and Joann Letzo
Pottsville
Linda Roberts
January 11, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Joe-it was a privilege knowing and caring for him. May you find comfort knowing that so many people will miss him.
Anonymous Veteran
January 10, 2021
Thank you for your service, sacrifice and dedication to our country. May the Lord comfort your loved ones during this difficult time. God Bless all!
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