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Margaret Murphy Obituary
She was born October 16, 1919 in Lorain and had lived in Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights before moving to the Jennings Center for Older Adults. Mrs. Murphy was a homemaker and member of St. Dominic Church. Her family owned and operated the Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home in Lorain.
Survivors are her children, Murlan J. "Jerry" (Molly), Raymond M. (Katie), Paul J. (Frances), Rita M. (Peter) Carfagna and Brian F. (Cindy); grandchildren, Emily (Toros Maksoudian), Elizabeth (Jay) Ellis, Nora (Chris) Mills, John, Ellen (Jason) Jones, Melody (Joseph) Thomas, Patrick, Paul J. (Shauntae) and Daniel Murphy, Peter (Joanna), Michael, James and Anne Carfagna, and Christopher, Margot, Kathleen and Andrew Murphy, and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, Murlan J."Jerry"; brothers, Jack, Tom and Gene Scanlan and sister, Mary Jarvis.
Most Rev. Anthony M. Pilla will officiate the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at St. Dominic Church, Shaker Hts. Private Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Schulte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home, 5252 Mayfield Road (between Richmond and Brainard), Lyndhurst.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jennings Center for Older Adults, 10204 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., OH 44125.
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Diane Shelleby
April 18, 2023
Thinking of the Murphy family today.
Diane Shelleby
April 18, 2020
It is uncanny that I "friended" Paul last night after not being in contact for over 40 years. So many good memories. She raised 5 wonderful children. I know she will always be missed.
Nancy and Ed Sale
August 4, 2011
To Rita and all of the family
michelle
May 24, 2011
May you be able to find peace and strength during these difficult days of loss and may these words at Psalms 57:1 be a source of comfort that says, “Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” God will see you through. Please accept my condolences and sympathy for your loss.
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Colicchio Family
May 1, 2011
Rita, Peter and family,
We just heard about Rita's mom passing. Our deepest condolences goes out to all of the Murphys. We are truely sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and watch over you now and for the days to come. Margaret is in God's care now and will alwyas be looking down at all of you. God Bless
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Colicchio Family
Diane Shelleby
April 25, 2011
Your mother was a lovely woman. I always remember how impeccably dressed she was. I have very many lovely memories from my childhood. I am sorry for your loss. "Sis" will be missed.
Diane Coleman Shelleby
Stephen Teresi
April 25, 2011
to all the Murphy children,
Your mom will always be with you, in your hearts and in your minds...she was one of the great moms of all time!
Stephen P Teresi and family
Peggy VanDyke (Wood)
April 23, 2011
To all of the Murphys,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I will always remember your parents graciousness and willingness to open their home to all. I have many fond memories of them and of fun times at your place in Madison! Please know that you are in thoughts and prayers,
Love,
Peggy and Jim VanDyke
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