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Elizabeth Murphy Obituary

Elizabeth Murphy
of Cadosia, N.Y.
Elizabeth Murphy, 93, of Cadosia, died Sunday, November 25, 2007, at home. She was born on February 22, 1914 in Wilkes Barre, Pa., the daughter of Thomas and Laura (Parry) Mohan. Elizabeth married Joseph Murphy on May 23, 1935 at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pikesville, Md. He predeceased her on January 9, 2002. She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Hancock, N.Y. Surviving are two sons, Terence, San Diego, Calif., and Gerard and his wife, Sharon, Plano, Tex.; four daughters, Elaine and husband, Larry Mears, Norwich, Kans., Anne and her husband, Kevin Digan, Nevitt, Md., Christine Murphy, Timonium, Md., and Catherine and her husband, Craig Haugen, Cadosia, N.Y. She is survived by one sister, Laura Evans, N.C. Elizabeth is also survived by many grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by three sons, Patrick, Stephen, and David; and several brothers and sisters.
Calling Hours will be held at Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, on November 28, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on November 29, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Stephen Morris officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Hancock. Memorial donations can be made in Elizabeth's name to the Hancock Rescue Squad. Arrangements are under the direction of Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Nov. 27, 2007.

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Joan Polomcean

November 27, 2007

KATHY AND ALL THE GROSS CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN,
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS.
GOD WILL GET YOU THROUGH. KEEP THE FAITH AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME. MY NUMBER IS IN THE BOOK

Rosemary Owings

November 27, 2007

Dear Family,
My prayers and condolences to my dear cousins, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of my dear Aunt Elizabeth. I have so many happy memories of being a part of the Murphy clan. I loved Elizabeth's laugh, her humor, her love for life and for all her family. Her artwork of painted flowers adorn two walls of my home. I treasure them, as I will treasure the memory of her life and the gift of her children. I am so sorry that I can't be there with all of you, but know that I will be lifting all of you up when I attend Mass on Thursday morning in Reisterstown. I'm sure that when Elizabeth got to heaven
she had a grand meeting with Joe, and her kids Patrick, David, and Steven. and then I hope she gets to chat with Catherine, my mom. They used to spends hours on the phone..late at night to share family news when we were kids.
God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. I love you all so much.

With prayers and sympathy,
Cousin Rosemary

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