Bobby "Bob" Murphy

Bobby G. Murphy, age 85, of Zoarville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House after a period of declining health.

Born on June 9, 1939, in Cederville, West Virginia, Bob was a son of the late Lanta and LuLu (Tomblin) Murphy.

On May 29, 1965, Bob married the love of his life, the former Rosalind Monticelli. Together, they recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Bob worked for 35 years for the Timken Company as a material handler. He was an usher for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for many years as well as a member of Knights of Columbus. In his free time Bob enjoyed going to car shows. But his greatest joy in life was being a husband, father, and grandfather. There was nothing better than time spent together as a family telling jokes and going out to eat.

In addition to his wife, Rosalind, Bob is survived by his son, Robert (Laura) Murphy of New Philadelphia; daughters, Lisa (Thomas) Long of Mineral City, and Lori Murphy of New Philadelphia; grandchildren, Nathan Long, Zachary (Morgan) Murphy, Madison (fiancé, Kaleb Stokey) Murphy, Marissa (Drake) Neilson, Gracie Murphy, and Isabella Murphy; sisters, Bonnie Yost, and Roxie Long; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rita (Jerry) Briggs, and Lou (Karen) Monticelli; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frederick (Pete) and Erminia Monticelli; sister, Dixie (Gene) Krupka; and brothers-in-law, Steve Long, Glenn Yost, and Eugene Monticelli.

The family will greet guests on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be led by Father Jimmy Hatfield on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave. Dover, OH 44622. Friends may also call one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery at Dover.

Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover, OH 44622 or Ohio’s Hospice 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.