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Carol Ann Phillips, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover.

Born in Dennison on October 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Susie Gay (Boston) Wertenberger.

She was a 1960 graduate of Tuscarawas-Warwick High School where she was the homecoming queen. On November 23, 1963, she married the late Jack L. Phillips, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage until his passing in 2021.

Carol was a homemaker and member of the First Presbyterian Church in New Philadelphia.

She is survived by her three sons, Tim, Matthew and Mark Phillips; her two granddaughters Hannah M. Miles and Ryian N. Phillips; and her sister, Edith Staneart.

In addition to Jack and her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Wertenberger.

A private graveside service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park next to her husband, Jack.

A special note of thanks to Crossroads Hospice and the staff at The Inn at Northwood Village for their care to Carol.

Please direct memorial contributions in Carol’s memory to Crossroads Hospice.

Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory
116 Second Street NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
www.geibfuneral.com

Geib Funeral Service
5600 North Wooster Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622

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5600 North Wooster Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622

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