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Michael MURTHA Obituary
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MURTHA, Michael J. age 40, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Kensington Place where he had been a patient for 17 months. He was born May 29, 1972 in Plainfield, Connecticut to the late Richard and Barbara (Suzik) Murtha. He had lived in Middletown since 2005. Michael was employed as a mechanic at Best One Tire in Cincinnati, Ohio, and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Thelma Murtha; five children, Tabatha Green, Mikey Murtha, Skylar Murtha, Ricardo Bowen, wife Charlene, and Ria Ketchem, husband Jared; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Jeffrey Barton. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Mills, officiating. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tabitha Murtha
November 5, 2012
Daddy,
I miss you so much :'( i can't believe your gone.
October 25, 2012
Mike, we will and have missed you for a long, long time. We had some good camping and fishing times, we will always treasure our memories with you, Thelma, & George, together!! George misses you too. He loves his daddy. We will take good care of him. We ALL will miss you more than words can say. Rest in pease for now. We will have fun again oneday. I know you will be watching from above waiting for us to reunite. Thelma whatever you need call us. We love you and Mike.
Love,
Mark & Robin Campbell
Becky Singletary
October 23, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Thelma and family. May you find peace in knowing that Michael is no longer suffering in this world.
Rick and Pat Bowlin
October 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jozanne Maharaj
October 22, 2012
R.I.P Uncle Mike...Even though your gone you will never be forgotten...You were a great person, always there for anyone! I love you sooooooo much and i will sure miss you...see you soon Love alway ~Jozanne~
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