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Mary Murtaugh Memoriam

Mary Ann died, peacefully, with family around her, on July 14 in DeLand, Fl. Mary Ann graduated from Catasauqua HS in 1962. She was married to James Murtaugh of Northampton. Mary Ann's greatest enjoyment was time with her grandchildren and talking with her many sisters. She was the daughter of Michael Brosky and Emma (Plessl) Brosky. She was preceded in death by her siblings Gail Gillespie, Jacqueline Brosky, and Ronald Brosky, Surviving sisters include Janice Snyder, Jean Schlener, Pat Miller, Sandra Diocogiannis, and Michelle Haines. Her children James Murtaugh, Deborah McNair, Elizabeth McNair, and John Murtaugh. Her grandchildren Kate McAndrew, Molly Director, Hannah Murtaugh, Chantel McNair, Michala McNair, Tyrese McNair, Janai Hardy, Maryssa Hardy, Michael Murtaugh, Ari Dinsmore, Jacob Dinsmore, and Waverly Dinsmore. And her great grandchildren Natalie, Calvin, Cora, Weston, Hallie, and Lyllianna.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 25, 2023.

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Judy (Reichl) Zaborowski

April 29, 2025

Jimmy & Family. I'm so sorry to hear this. I had no idea that Maryann passed away since I did not live in PA at that time. What fun we had at CHS & I have so many great memories of her. She was the best jitterbug partner. May God bless
all of you & may she rest in peace.

Dennis & Linda Lambert

August 3, 2023

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

Marianne (Hudy) Lange

July 30, 2023

Mary Ann was my classmate at Catasauqua H.S. I will remember her as a high school cheer leader.....always full of fun and always in love with James Murtaugh. I know that she is safely in the arms of Jesus and I pray for peace and comfort for her family.

Eric and Tina Snyder

July 26, 2023

Dear Jimmy, Debbie, Lizzy and Johnny, Tina and I are so sorry about the loss of your dear mom Aunt Mary Ann. We all have so many great and special memories with all of you. Those can never be taken away and they will always bring a smile to our faces and a tear to our eyes. She was always so upbeat and smiling and laughing and joking. Her ever present supply of those big containers of ice cream at family gatherings was a big hit for everyone.
Me personally, she and I always danced to Run Around Sue, that was our song.
May GOD Bless all of you in this time of sorrow and grief. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
All our love and prayers to all of you, Eric Tina Andrew And James, the Snyder family

Scott and Janie gillespie

July 25, 2023

Jim, John, Deb, and Liz, so sorry for your loss, your mom was a happy and funny and had that great smile. May she rest in peace. Love Janie and Scott

John Koons

July 25, 2023

My condolences' to the Murtaugh Family

Meghan Murray

July 25, 2023

Liz and Family - I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. God Bless and sending tons of prayers for your healing. Love you.

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