Steven Phillips Obituary

Steven James Phillips

Steven James Phillips, 74, of Bloomville, passed away Sunday evening, June 29, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Findlay Care Center.

He was born July 20, 1950, to James A. and Patricia E. (Turner) Phillips. On September 21, 2001, he married Deborah "Deb" Bourn.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Phillips of Bloomville; son, Ryan (Casei) Phillips and daughter, Lindsay (Patrick) West, both of Reynoldsburg; stepsons, Ben (Christie) Starkweather of New Bern, North Carolina, and Daniel (Julie) Starkweather of Columbus; stepdaughter, Mary Jo Malstaff of South Bend, Indiana; brother, Tom Phillips of Tiffin; five sisters, Susan Phillips of Tiffin, Mary (Bill) Cook of Bascom, Anne (Jack) Distel, Julie (Ron) Hersh and Lori Hoppes, all of Tiffin; 11 grandchildren, Baylie, Tucker and Lily Phillips, Ryan and Emma West, Owen (Haylee) Starkweather, Evan, Ivan, Carter and Colton Starkweather, and Kayleigh Malstaff; one great-granddaughter, Opal Starkweather; and his dog, Ziva.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Melissa Ann Phillips.

Steve graduated in 1968 from Tiffin Calvert High School and was Captain of Crew 2 for City of Tiffin Fire Department, retiring in 1995, with over 20 years of service. Steve was a HazMat instructor for State of Ohio Fire Marshall and taught training classes at State Fire Academy. He also volunteered as a firefighter with Bascom. Steve proudly served 24 years in the Ohio National Guard, including two weeks in Honduras, engineering a clean, fresh water supply for a local community. Steve enjoyed woodcarving, reading, hunting and fishing as well as supporting his kids and grandkids at sporting events. Steve will be remembered for his deep voice and joking around with family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m. August 9, 2025, at Bloomville American Legion Caufield Post 434.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Toys for Tots of Seneca County or Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.