Janice Rita Murphy

Janice Rita Murphy obituary, Penn Hills, PA

Janice Rita Murphy

Janice Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Mar. 9, 2026.
Janice Zavolta Murphy, 90 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 8, 2026.

Formerly of Swissvale, PA. She resided in Penn Hills, PA and has been at Seneca Place for the last eight years.

Proceeded in death by her loving and devoted husband, William E. Murphy.

Surviving are her three daughters, Susan (Richard) Brigham of North Carolina, Mari (Alan) Wyckoff of Plum, Jackie (Joel) Culp of Colorado; seven grandchildren, Amber Shelpman, Charlie Pongibove, Heather (Joshua)Shemesh, William Culp, Alan (Carli) Wyckoff, Taylor Culp and Richard (Sarah) Brigham; and six great-grandchildren.

Janice lived a full life of love and laughter enjoying spending time with her family and friends. She worked many places but her favorite one of all was at Joseph Horne's in the East Hills Shopping Center at the jewelry counter and making many lifelong friends along the way. Janice shared her love of the Lord Jesus with everyone!

Her three daughters will miss her terribly.

Until we meet again Mom...

Celebration of Life will be private.

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