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Phyllis A. Laird 1949-2025

WARREN -- Phyllis A. Laird, 76, of Warren, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at her home.

She was born March 21, 1949, in Wallace, W.Va., the daughter of the late James Bragg and Madeline Swiger.

Phyllis was employed as a supervisor with Universal Polymer Company for 10 years.

She was a member of Warren Baptist Temple. Phyllis enjoyed going on cruises, watching "Judge Judy," and getting together with family and friends for games and fellowship.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Laird of Fort Wayne, Indiana; siblings, Millie Clark of Warren, Minnie Swiger of Cortland, Mary Grodesky of Warren, Sue (Ron) Fresher of Fowler and Melvin (Gertrude) Bragg of Fowler; grandchildren, Kat Rudy of Champion, Carissa (Rick) Francis of Niles, Izzy (Tyler) Rush of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Katie Laird of Masury.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Laird Sr.; son, Robert A. Laird II; and brother, Darrell Bragg.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Warren Baptist Temple, 2093 Ewalt Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44483, where Pastor Jim Dittmar will officiate.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday until service time at the church.

Interment will be in Meadow Brook Memorial Park, Warren.

The family requests that material contributions be made to Warren Baptist Temple in her memory.

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