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Josiah Murray Obituary
Born December 31, 1933, in Williams Township, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Olive (Wolbach) Murray.
His wife of 61 years, Barbara Anne (Reinheimer) Murray, passed away October 30, 2023.
Jess was a proud veteran. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany.
He was a self-employed electrician. Years ago, he worked as a mechanic for the former Henderson Packard Garage for eight years.
Jess enjoyed restoring his old Jeep, hunting and fishing.
He was a member of St. John's on Morgan Hill.
Jess was a life member of Williams Township Volunteer Fire Company where he was a firefighter and former vice president. He formerly served as a supervisor in Williams Township for 12 years.
Surviving are his children, Jeffrey Murray, Pamela Strawn and her husband Michael, and William Murray and his wife Lynne, all of Williams Township; a brother, Dale Murray and his wife Sharon, of Williams Township; seven grandchildren, Scott Gordon, Amanda Whitehead and her husband Joshua, William Murray, Jr. and his wife Victoria, Melissa Thatcher and her husband Kurt, Jessica Kann and her husband Kyle, Kyle Strawn and his wife Alexis, and Kayla Marhefka and her husband Eric; seven great-grandchildren, Adelynn, Nikolai, Luke, Nash, Gavin, Bennett and William "Tripp"; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Tammy A. Murray, five brothers, John, William, Eldon, Walter and Douglas Murray, and four sisters, Grace Gutzweiler, Ruth Wagner, Leah Mercier and Olive Kutz.
Services will be held at 11am Saturday in St. John's on Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. Call Saturday 9-10:30am in the church. Interment will be in St. John's Union Cemetery. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com.
Memorial gifts may be made to the church, Easton, PA 18042 or Williams Township Fire Company, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Easton, PA 18042.
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Scott O. Border Sr.
November 3, 2025
Jeff, Billy, Pam and family.
So sorry for your loss.
Your father was a great man and a true citizen of William´s Township.
He always had a big smile and time for a short chat every time I´ve seen him over the years.
I was glad to have known him.
Cindy Remaly
November 2, 2025
Pam
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sue, Katie, & Madi Pope
October 31, 2025
Jess had a presence like no other. His smile was contagious and lit up any room he was in. He could uplift your mood within seconds of being with him. We miss you Jess! You were a blessing to St. John's Church and we were honored to know you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
michael Hartranft
October 30, 2025
Sorry to hear about his passing, nice conversations with him when delivering the mail up on Morgan Hill
JULIE MARIE OSMUN
October 30, 2025
I remember going to my grandparents Elsie & Robert Kunsman , and playing ball with everyone , you were always so kind to us . I always loved Williams township carnival , I got to see all the Murray's and say hi , each year. My condolences to your family ,you will be missed .
Mike & Wendy Reiss
October 29, 2025
To the Murray Family, our thoughts and prayers to all of you! He maybe gone but not forgotten. God bless you Mr. Murray!
Blanche remaly
October 28, 2025
So sorry to the family rip.jess .
Deborah Kutz Kresch
October 28, 2025
I thought he was the nicest man. Always smiling and giving.
God bless him and his family.
Deborah Kresch
October 28, 2025
I loved Jess. He was always smiling and made you feel special. He wS always so nice to me.
God bless him and his family.
Debbie Kutz Kresch
The Rakes
October 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Jess was a Good man. Myron and Betty
Robert Kutz
October 28, 2025
To Jess's family my condolences, he was great guy , always smiling, willing to help out in anyway he could he'll be deeply missed but I believe he's with family and friends now and smiling down at all of us saying thanks for the ride.
Barry & Diana Mumaw
October 28, 2025
To all of Jess's family, He was the sweetest man. Always a smile!
He was a treasure for Williams Twsp. Our deepest sympathies .
Beverly Kark
October 28, 2025
To Jess's family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Your father was a kind man.
Beverly Noll Kark
Robert J. Miklas, USN
October 28, 2025
Josiah, you stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Karen Pfister
October 27, 2025
To the Murray family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jess was such a sweet man. I only got to see him at the carnival every year but it was a pleasure seeing him. Jess also was my godfather so he definitely had a special place in my heart. RIP Jess
Duncan And Patty Dearie
October 27, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Duncan and Patty Dearie
Barry Hagenbuch
October 27, 2025
Fond memories of the Murray family while growing up in Williams Township. My condolences on the loss of this fine man.
Grateful
October 27, 2025
Josiah,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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