James E. Murphy

James E. Murphy, of Sandbank Rd, Tunkhannock, died suddenly on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Tyler Memorial Hospital. He was born in Meshoppen on April 25, 1955 son of the late James E. and Gertrude Barber Murphy Sr. He was employed as a technician at McCain’s Gas and Electric for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by a brother Richard Murphy and sister Brenda Howell. Surviving is his wife of 33 years, Mary Ann Knappman Murphy, daughters Stephanie Murphy, Melissa Murphy, Samantha Murphy and Sandra Roberts all of Tunkhannock, 8 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11 am from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock with Rev. Richard Womer, Tunkhannock Assembly of God Church. Interment will be in South Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 – 8 pm. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.