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Frances Murphy Obituary
Frances J. Murphy, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1930 to the late Anthony and Rose Fertitta. Frances is the cherished and devoted mother of Denise Malinow and her husband Andrew; dear grandmother of Matthew and his wife Colleen, and Nicholas; great grandmother of Leila and Leo; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her first husband Gordon Cooper and recent husband Vernon "Jimmy" Murphy. Frances was also preceded in death by her 8 siblings as she was the last surviving. Frances will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
A viewing will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Halethorpe MD 21227 on Friday from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10am followed by burial at Meadowridge Memorial Park.
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1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227-2714
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