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1927
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2020
John Murphy Obituary
New Oxford - John T. Murphy, 92, of New Oxford, entered into God's eternal care on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Lois W. (Wege) Murphy who died March 6, 1997, and Peggy D. (Kiick) Murphy who died August 3, 2016.
Born June 8, 1927 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Nicholas D. and Helen G. (Little) Murphy.
John was retired from Iron Workers Local 404 in Harrisburg and Iron Workers Local 36 in Easton, and he was a 1945 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown. John was a proud member of the United States Army, having served at the Panama Canal during World War II. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, and a life member of the Hanover American Legion and Hanover Fire Department. John was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Carole A. Myers and husband Robert of Spring Grove, and Julie M. Wrights and husband Andrew of New Oxford; a son-in-law, William D. Krug of Hanover; six grandchildren, Rob Myers and wife Karen, Karen Mumma and companion Tim, Jennifer Ormond and husband Michael, William Krug and wife Jennifer, Amy Messinger and fiancé Adam, and Christopher Wrights and companion Deanna; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Claire Krug; and twelve siblings, Joseph, William, Nicholas, Michael, George, Angela, and Elaine Murphy, and Rose Marie Dukes, Mary Louise Markle, Helen Thomas, Kathleen Rohrbaugh, and Anne McKim.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hanover with Rev. Charles L. Persing officiating. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Myers, Rob Myers, Noah Mumma, Adam Fuhrman, William Krug, and Mike Ormond.
Contributions in memory of John may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Robert Zinn, Troop 103
February 28, 2022
Robert Zinn, Troop 103
February 28, 2022
Robert Zinn, Troop 103
February 28, 2022
It was a pleasure to know John and the history he shared with me. He was the Troop's 3rd Eagle Scout and lived up to the scout oath and laws in his life. He was humble and modest when talking at the Troop's 100th anniversary event in 2018.
John's grandfather was Troop 3's first Scoutmaster and was instrumental in the creation of the Troop, now Troop 103. His father Nick, was a scout when the Troop was formed in 1918. I am attaching some photos related to the Troop at Devil's Den in1919 featuring his father and grandfather, and a 2018 photo recreating the same photo featuring John.
Wayne Klunk
May 3, 2020
Sorry for your loss. My prayers to your family. John will be missed.
Chris Harner
April 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of John's passing. We really enjoyed our cousins luncheons once a month. We will miss him. May he rest in peace. Tom and Chris Harner and the Little Family
Janice Baughman
April 30, 2020
Oh my goodness Julie, I am so sad, reading this. I know how much love and respect you had for John. But knowing he loved you back, just as much, should make you very proud, and bring you joy. Please accept my condolences for you, and your whole family.
Pamela Menges
April 29, 2020
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