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Philip Charles Ball, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

Born Feb. 28, 1933, in Butler, he was the son of the late Phillip Celestine and Mary Grace Sweeny Ball. Philip was the third of four children, cherished by his siblings, Mary Louise Piroch, Evelyn Mae Ball and Joseph Bruce Ball.

A graduate of Butler High School, in 1950, and St. Vincent College, in 1961, Philip excelled both academically and athletically, playing varsity baseball during his college years.

His career journey began with the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, followed by driving a bread truck for Chantlers Baking Company. In 1955, he enrolled at St. Vincent College, later joining Commercial Credit Corporation, where he completed a management training program in Akron, Ohio, and served as a loan manager in Mansfield, Ohio. Philip also worked as treasurer for Jeannette Corp. and retired from Shusters Building Components in 1998. From 1982 to 1997, he was a joint owner of Wexford Foodland Grocery Store.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 1963, Philip married Virginia “Ginny” Lee Letto, a union he described as the best decision of his life. Together, they raised two daughters, Lori Lynn Ball Maretsky and Linda Dawn Ball Schuda, who married Stephen “Buddy” Schuda in 2001. Philip was a proud grandfather to Jenna Lynn and Rachel Amanda Schuda, whom he adored deeply.

Philip lived a life filled with joy, sports and community. As a child, he enjoyed baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf, forming lifelong friendships through these activities. He cherished his college days at St. Vincent and spent many happy years watching his granddaughters play sports.

A devout member of Holy Cross Church in Youngwood since 1966, Philip served on the parish council, acted as a lector, and was one of the original Extraordinary Ministers of the church. An avid golfer, Philip played nearly every day at Valley Green Golf Course, Pleasant Valley, Norvelt and Mount Odin, where he built lasting friendships.

He was a man of integrity, deeply devoted to his family, community and faith. Philip often expressed gratitude for the wonderful life he lived, surrounded by love, good health and meaningful relationships.

Philip Charles Ball will be remembered as a loving husband, an exceptional father, a doting grandfather and a loyal friend. His legacy of kindness, integrity, and joy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

BALL — A Mass of Christian burial for Philip Charles Ball, who died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 711 Depot St., Youngwood, Pa. Please go directly to church.

Personalized funeral arrangements have been entrusted to C. RICHARD MCCAULEY FUNERAL HOME, 101 S. Fourth St., Youngwood.

To send flowers or for online condolences, visit Mccauleyfuneralhomes.com.

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