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Robert Murphy Obituary
Robert M. "Murph" Murphy Jr., 49, of 1230 Tower Road, Danville, Pa., died Monday, April 18, 2011, at his residence after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born July 8, 1961, in Lebanon, Pa., a son of Ruth Murphy, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the late Dr. Robert Murphy. Murph worked for 33 years at both Danville State Hospital and Retreat State Hospital, Hunlock Creek, before retiring. He was an avid motocross racer, having won numerous trophies and also loved to ride his Ducati street bike. A loyal New England Patriots and Philadelphia Flyers fan, he loved all sports. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his godson and nephew, Geoffrey Walp. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Michael Reichard, Bloomsburg, Pa.; longtime companion, Deb Kiefaber, Danville, Pa.; a brother, Kevin Murphy, Florida; four sisters, Eileen and her husband, Allen Walp, Dallas; Kathy Murphy and her husband, Edward Talarowski, Delaware; Theresa and her husband, Timothy Whitley, South Carolina; and Tricia and her husband, Edward Bailey, South Carolina; paternal grandparents Andy and his wife, Eva Jackson, Lancaster, Pa.; as well as six nieces and nephews, and his beloved canine, Myrtle. Friends may call at the Brady Funeral Home, 320 Church Street in Danville from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral and interment service will be private. The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1111 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Brady Funeral Home. Please send online condolences to BradyFuneralHome.com
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April 21, 2011
Sincere condolences- my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annie Johnson (CCU)
Diane Brewster
April 20, 2011
Mike, So sorry to hear about your father. May found memories help you through this difficult time.
Ed James
April 20, 2011
I write this with deep sorrow. Murph was a good guy and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Ed James
April 20, 2011
I write this message with deep sorrow. Murph was a good guy and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Murph's family and friends. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Mary Molusky
April 20, 2011
So sorry to hear this news. I remember riding the school bus with all the Murphy children. My thoughts are with your family.
Karen Chapura
April 19, 2011
Im so sorry for your loss. We were classmates and I have fond memories of this funny TALL guy who made us all laugh. May he rest in peace.
Danielle Zielinski
April 19, 2011
Sometimes we may not understand why the people we love had to leave this earth so soon. We wish we had one more day, one more word, one more touch. But little by little, we start to remember not just that they died...but that they lived. And that their life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
My thoughts & prayers are with Murph's family and friends. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Murph!
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