Kimberly M. Murphy

Kimberly M. Murphy obituary, Akron, OH

Kimberly M. Murphy

Kimberly Murphy Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Kimberly Marie Murphy, age 49, of Ravenna passed away on March 30, 2025 unexpectedly. She was born on June 13, 1975, to David and Janet Keefer. She was a graduate of Waterloo High School class of 1993. She went on to receive her bachelor's degree of business administration. Kimberly was employed in health care where she did administration. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Randolph Township. She enjoyed softball and golf.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years Jason Murphy; children Samuel Murphy, Sophia Murphy, and Jimmy Ketchum; her father David Keefer; brother Todd (Lisa) Keefer; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Janet Keefer.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services.

To share a memory of Kimberly or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.

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