Eugene Phillips

1944 - 2019

Eugene "Checker" Phillips, 74, of Leechburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in his residence. A son of the late Oliver F. "Bill" Phillips and Stella Catherine "Tootie" (Segorek) Phillips, he was born Sept. 28, 1944, in Gilpin Township. Eugene was employed as a materials handler by Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Vandergrift for 24 years before retiring in 2012. He was of the Catholic faith. Eugene had been a member of the fire policemen for the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company and a member of various bumper-pool leagues. He enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, working on cars, baking cookies, going to breakfast at the "Happy Day" restaurant, spending time with his family and grandchildren (especially his granddaughter, Alison), and particularly liked helping others. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Linda A. (Ault) Phillips, of Leechburg; two sons, David E. Phillips (Tina), of Lower Burrell, and Dr. Daniel M. Phillips (Donna), of Louisa, Va.; two daughters, Denise L. Rosenberger (William), of Ford City, and Deanna A. Misho (Brian), of New Kensington; seven grandchildren, Jaden Phillips, Logan Phillips, Alison Misho, Denise Whitacre (Andrew), Matthew Rosenberger, Zachary Marshall (Natalie) and Kayla Barfield (John); four great-grandchildren, Elliott and Carter Whitacre and Camden and Max Marshall; a brother, Charles E. Phillips, of New Kensington; a sister, Ellagene M. Phillips, of Leechburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Robert Phillips; and a sister, Pearl Minik.
Friends welcomed by his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at CLAWSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER, 170 Main St., Leechburg, 724-842-1051. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary J. Lyon officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 620 Evergreen Road, Gilpin Township.
Condolences to the Phillips family may be offered at www.clawsonfuneralhome.com.