Philip J. Williams 1954-2025

He was born Jan. 15, 1954, in Youngstown, to the late Leo J. and Mary Beth Hallden Williams. He was a 1972 graduate of Boardman High School.

He worked 20 years for P& LE Railroad and 23 years for CSX Railroad.

Phil loved spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, pool and darts.

In 1974, he married the love of his life, the former Rose Mary Fitzpatrick, and enjoyed 50 years of marriage.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Rose Mary; his children, Patrick (Jodi) Williams of Struthers, Kelly (Brent) Kelley of Poland and Jason (Jennie) Williams of Boardman; and his grandchildren, Ryan and Logan Williams, Emma and Lily Kelley, and Devanne and Haydenne Williams. He also leaves a brother, Larry (Judy) Williams of Georgia; and two sisters, Jeanette (Jim) Larson of Poland and Patricia (Anthony) Pervitch of Struthers.

Phil will be best remembered for his kind and friendly personality.

Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at the Kirila Funeral Home Inc. in Struthers. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Kirila Funeral Home Inc., in Struthers. To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.kirilafh.com.

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