Thomas A. Murrin

Thomas A. Murrin obituary, Dunmore, PA

Thomas A. Murrin

Thomas A. Murrin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Albert P O'Donnell Funeral Home from May 23 to May 24, 2025.
Thomas A. Murrin of Dunmore died Thursday at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his partner of 22 years, Kathleen McKinley Reach.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Thomas and Shirley Purdon Murrin and was a graduate of Dunmore High School class of 1973. He was retired from DeNaples Auto Parts and DMS Shredding.

Also surviving a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas A. Murrin III and Margoth Barrera, of Glendale, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill M. Murrin and Michael Ip, of Glendale, CA; brothers James Murrin, of Dunmore, and Joseph Murrin, of Scranton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Brian Murrin and Michael Murrin; and sister, Patricia Mock.

Friends may pay their respects during a viewing on Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, Scranton, PA.

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