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Eileen Murphy Obituary
Eileen M. Murphy, 80, of Hanover Township, Pa., passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at home.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Sept. 28, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Cannon) Leonard. She was a member of the graduating class of 1962 of St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre. Eileen went on to further her education at College Misericordia, Dallas, Pa., and attained a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education in 1966. She was employed by Kistler Elementary School, Wilkes-Barre, until her retirement in 2004. After her retirement, she did bookkeeping at the former Holy Rosary Church, Ashley, and St. Mary's Maternity Church, Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Parish, Ashley.
Eileen was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and scratch-off lottery tickets. Eileen's favorite sayings were "Do the right thing" and "God will never be outdone with generosity."
Preceding her in death were sisters: Mary Rose Lowe, Joan Schneider and Barbara Lukasavage.
Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Neil M. Murphy, at home; sons: Matt Murphy and his wife, Jacky, Overland Park, Kan.; Mike Murphy, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; two grandchildren: Annie and Brandon Murphy; brother, William Leonard and his wife, Anita, Chicago, Ill.; sister, Patrice O'Malia and her husband, Mark, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from St. Leo the Great Parish, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, with the Rev. Vincent Dang officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. The family will receive friends and relatives from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Donations can be made in her memory to St. Leo the Great Food Pantry.
Arrangements are by George A Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, Pa.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chad Majiros
February 8, 2025
An amazing teacher who had a profound impact on my childhood. Will never forget Eileen. Thoughts and prayers for the Murphy Family.
Bill Kratz
February 7, 2025
To Neil, Matt and Mike, Billy and Patty, we send our most heartfelt condolences for your loss in the passing of Eileen. Our thoughts are with you all. Molly and Bill Kratz
Jerry bonner
February 6, 2025
Dear Neal and Family we´re so sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful wife Eileen please accept our condolences may your wife Eileen rest in peace sincerely jerry Bonner family Daytona Beach Florida
Mary Ann
February 6, 2025
My son had Mrs. Murphy as an elementary teacher years back. He would often talk about how nice and sweet she was. She was one of those teachers that leave an everlasting and good impression on the student. As soon as I saw her name, I instantly remembered how my son would speak so highly of Mrs. Murphy. God bless her and sincere condolences to her family.
Charlie and June Bond
February 6, 2025
Patty and Mark, Our sincere sympathies go out to you at the lost of Eileen. She was a great gal as was the rest of the family. May God bless each one of you at this time! RIP Eileen
Dorothy Liberaski
February 6, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Neil and the family. As friends we shared many happy times with them.
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