Phillip Joseph Mc Laughlin Obituary (1933 - 2021)

MCLAUGHLIN, Phillip J. Age 87, of Centerville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Fairfield, Ohio on December 30, 1933, the son of Phillip and Ruth (Pfeiffer) McLaughlin, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn (Janning) McLaughlin, daughter Kimberly McLaughlin, and five sisters, Maxine Ark, Lila Baer, Lola Jones, Mary Jo Balling and Bette Jasko. Phil is survived by his loving wife of six years, Karon DeBrosse; his son Scott McLaughlin (Rachel); four step-children, Marie Stinneford (John), Cheryl DeBrosse, Dan DeBrosse (Melanie), Michael DeBrosse (Deanna) and numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Phil was a long-time active member of Church of the Incarnation, where he was a member of the Social Outreach and Bible Study. He was a member and volunteer of numerous community organizations including the City of Centerville (receiving the 2018 Mayor's Award for Community Service), The Golf Club at Yankee Trace and the Sister City Committee. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor's degree and was a proud supporter of the Dayton Flyers. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service as a Packaging Engineer. On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Avenue, a brief visitation will be held from 10:15 a.m. until the time of the mass. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Father Ignatius Madanu, celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in memory of Phil to: Ignatian Spirituality Project at ispretreats.org Dayton Right to Life at daytonlife.org