Donald W. Phillips

 Donald W. Phillips, 88, of Leechburg, passed away on October 28, 2024 at the Platinum Ridge Center. 
 
 Born January 5, 1936 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of William Kenneth Phillips  and Gertrude Stadler Phillips.
 
Don was retired from Peoples Natural Gas, where he was a customer service man.

Don was very involved in the Moraine Trails Council (BSA) as a Boy Scout leader for Troop 58 "Rainmakers" for many years. He instilled values and mentored many young boys.  He enjoyed telling "Elmer Stories" and his scouts had several canoe trips on the Allegheny River from New York to Pittsburgh in the late '70's.

He managed the Schenley Marina for many years, he monitored the river high waters at Schenley, sometimes sitting next to the river for hours.    He enjoyed all outdoor activities, canoeing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, camping, hiking, shooting, playing cards. In his earlier years, he enjoyed sports cars and road rallies.  Don was an animal lover, having many beloved dogs through the years, he loved them, his family and his treasured friends.  He enjoyed IC Light, Jack Daniels, black coffee and especially ice cream.
 
Surviving are second wife, Roberta S. Rusiewicz, his daughter, Dawnmichele (David) Kaufman of Cranberry Twp, PA, his first wife, Audrey Davis Newcamp, two step-daughters, Lisa (Justin) Hicks, Christy Bostic and four step-grandchildren, Alexander, Skylar, Sakari and Shyanne.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Diana Lynn Phillips and one half-sister Linda R. Fleisssner.
 
Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc. in Saxonburg.

Don will truly be missed.  He was a straight shooter, honest, no punches kind of guy who would help anyone that needed a hand...

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