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Doreen Murphy Obituary

Doreen Murphy, 47, of Pittston passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, 2013, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 15, 1966, she was the daughter of Lillian Tozzi Murphy of Pittston and the late John A. Murphy Jr.

She was a graduate of Coughlin High School and received an associate degree from Luzerne County Community College.

She had been employed as a bookkeeper by Sew Fine Interior Design, Luzerne.

Doreen loved spending time on the computer, especially fixing the problems created by whatever buttons her mother pressed by accident. She also enjoyed rides to the big park, trips to the pool, sleepovers on the weekends, and shopping with Aaliyah.

Despite being dealt a rough hand physically, she never succumbed to the difficulties her muscular dystrophy created for her. She truly was a fighter, right until the very end. Although she has gone to be with the Lord, she leaves behind terrific memories and a great smile.

She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an uncle, James Himlin, as well as her cousins, Jimmy and Kelly.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, Lillian Tozzi Murphy, Pittston, are a sister, Jackie Horton and her husband, Wes, and their son, Joshua, Pittston; a brother, John A. Murphy III and his wife, Alaynna, West Pittston, and their children, Gabrielle; John IV, Hanover Township; Aaliyah Murphy; Jordan and J.R. Catling, West Pittston; aunts, Antoinette Himlin, Yatesville; Theresa Scott, Exeter; and Gloria Tozzi, Pittston; uncle, Vince Tozzi and his wife, Mary Lou, Yatesville; and numerous cousins.

Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Rocco's Cemetery, Pittston.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.

Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Sep. 20, 2013.
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John and Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you in this extremely difficult time. She will truly be missed by all I'm sure. May God bless you

Kathy Catling

September 21, 2013

we will miss you

carl rinaldi

September 21, 2013

Aunt Lil and family - We will always remember Doreen as a spirited, caring, and joyful person. We are blessed to have known her.
Much love and comfort to you and yours at this difficult time.

Ernest and Melody Priebe and family

Priebe

September 20, 2013

John sorry for you and your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers for y'all.

Patty Allen

September 20, 2013

JACKIE NO MORE PAIN, NOMORE SUFFERING IN GOD'S HANDS AND HOME NOW.

BELLA AND MAZ

September 20, 2013

jackie
sorry for your loss will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
ann johnson west wyoming

September 20, 2013

Although I only met you once, I was totally captivated by your warmth, humor and friendliness. I am sure you were a blessing to many. God has graciously taken you home and you are now in perfect peace.

Linda Wilk

September 20, 2013

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