Stephen J. Murnahan

Stephen J. Murnahan obituary, Russellville, OH

Stephen J. Murnahan

Stephen Murnahan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meeker Funeral Home - Russellville on Feb. 10, 2026.
Stephen James Murnahan, 64, of Russellville, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Hospice of Cincinnati East. He was born on February 14, 1961 in Campbell County, KY to Patrick Thomas Murnahan and the late Margaret Ann (Knoechelman) Murnahan. He was a machine operator and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Apostle Doctrine in Georgetown.

In addition to his mother, Steve was also preceded in death by brother, Danny Murnahan.

Steve is survived by his father Patrick Murnahan of Ft, Thomas, KY; brothers, John Murnahan of Miami, FL, Bryan Murnahan of Dayton, KY; sisters, Margie (Mark) Smith of Greenville, TN, Linda D'Angelo, Rosemary (Terry) Simington of Batavia, Robin (Mike) Bramlett of Indianapolis, IN; sister-in-law, Carmen Murnahan of Hamilton as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Church of Jesus Christ Apostle Doctrine, 402 N Main St, Georgetown, OH under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Pastor Vince Wright will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Phoenix Center, 149 Mercy Blvd, Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

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