Phillip D. Ditch

Phillip D. Ditch Sr., aged 94, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Browning Masonic. He was born on January 28, 1930, in Creston, Ohio, to Charles and Goldie (Buffington) Ditch.

Phil graduated from Waite High School in 1948. He dedicated 32 years of service as a maintenance supervisor at Toledo Public Schools and also worked at the Toledo Masonic Complex for 12 years. His involvement extended to various organizations, including the Masonic Lodge, where he served as the past Monarch of O-Ton-Ta-La-Grotto and actively participated in the clown unit. Additionally, he was a member of the Northern Light Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Eastern Stars.

Phil and his wife enjoyed 16 winters in Haines City, Florida, surrounded by family and friends. During the warmer months, he spent 47 years creating cherished memories at the Catawba Point Association. His interests included fishing, playing cards, engaging in games, and socializing with loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings; wife of 71 years, Mary Ellen; and his daughter, Joanne Laskowski. He is survived by his children, Helen (John) Kunz, and Phillip (Linda) Ditch Jr.;13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

Friends and family are invited to visit at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St, Maumee, OH, on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where a Masonic service will take place at 12:30 p.m., and a funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

The family would like to give special thanks to Browning Masonic in Pathways and Promedica Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.