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Philip McGrew

1946 - 2023

Philip McGrew obituary, 1946-2023, Northwood, OH

BORN

1946

DIED

2023

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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street

Findlay, Ohio

Philip McGrew Obituary

Philip M. McGrew

Philip M. McGrew, 76, of Northwood, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Toledo, the son of the late G.D. "Bill" and Marguerite "Peg" (Darling) McGrew. He married Lyda Jean Sitzwater who preceded him in death.

Philip's survivors include his daughters, Michelle (Tim) Franks of Van Buren and Misty (Mike) Tumino of Perrysburg; stepdaughters, Victoria Broka and DeAnn Broka, both of Toledo; stepson, Terry Broka of Toledo; grandchildren, Brianna Long, Steven Franks, and Sullivan, Cecily and Evangeline Tumino; and stepgrandchildren, Samantha and Gabrielle Broka; and sister, Diane Wolf of Findlay.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother, John McGrew.

Philip was employed as a supervisor at the Jeep Factory in Toledo working in various departments where he was a problem solver. He enjoyed fishing, Shuffle Board, Cleveland Browns, and ran a football contest at Jeep for 32 years.

Philip's memorial gathering will be 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Celebration of life services will be 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Christopher Craven officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Findlay.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards Hancock County Humane Society or charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 24, 2023.

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Chris Goyer

March 15, 2023

I was Mr. McGrew's mailman and just found out. My condolences to all of the family.

Jeep Retirees

January 26, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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27

Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

Jan

27

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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