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Doris Murphy Obituary

Doris M. Te'Ketch Murphy, 88, of Scranton, died Friday at the Linwood Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Murphy.

A lifelong resident of Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Marshall Te'Ketch, she was a devoted parishioner of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Her lifelong passion of physical fitness and scuba diving led her to become the owner and president of PDIC, an international Scuba instruction certification entity. She was also a past director of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton YMCA for several years. Her career afforded her many travel expeditions, which she enjoyed to the fullest.

Doris was also preceded in death her son, Keith "Mel" Murphy; brothers, James and Joseph Te'Ketch; and dear sister, Helen Jean Te'Ketch Kurjeski.

A private graveside service will be held at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Frank M. Regan Funeral Home, Scranton.

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Published by Scranton Times on Apr. 9, 2014.

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Douglas Bannister

May 9, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

on behalf of Trunkdivers Curacao

May 9, 2014

Our condolences for the family.

Christian Ortner

May 9, 2014

I am very sad, was always a very nice contact over years.
good by from Austria...

Eric Jimenez

May 8, 2014

My condolence to the family I had chance to meet her many times as I too became a PDIC instructor with them Rest in peace

Douglas Phillips

May 8, 2014

Doris was quit the character, and a wonderful lady. My sincere condolences to your family, during this difficult time.

April 14, 2014

To our dear Auntt Doris and Cousin Mel through all of your trials and tribulations of this life, may the Lord grant you both eternal peace in " His " glory now and for evermore .... The family is together in eternity .Peace , Rest well , good and faithful servants .love you , miss you.. Lynn and Rich Lolli and Family.......

Trace Malinowski

April 9, 2014

My sincere condolences to your family with the loss of such a great lady. Doris taught me to scuba dive and I became a PDIC instructor trainer and the technical diving director for the agency. I'd like to nominate Doris for the Women Diver's Hall of Fame. My best to your family during this time of mourning.

April 9, 2014

To the family of DORIS M.MURPHY I send my condolences. During this difficult time I hope you draw comfort from the GOD of comfort. ISAIAH 61:1,2.

sincerely,
Ms Carruth

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