Valrie Murphy

Valrie L. Murphy, 87, of 217 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at The Bradford Manor. 

Born April 3, 1932 in Sheffield, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Bessie (Slocum) Knapp. 

Valrie was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School.

On May 29, 1953 in St. Francis Church, she married the late Frederick J. "Murph" Murphy who passed away, June 22, 2016. 

She was formerly employed at Dresser Manufacturing and Zippo Manufacturing.

Surviving are three daughters, Lynn Wycoff, of Weekie Watchie, FL,  Molly Barbour, of Ruther Glen, VA, and Patti Murphy, of Bradford, one son, Michael (Linda) Murphy, of Conneaut, OH,  one sister Marie Perry of Warren, three grandchildren,  five great grandchildren, and one niece.

There will be no public visitation. A private service will be held at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main St. Bradford, with the Rev. Jim Gutting, Senior Associate of the St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial and committal services will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, Shrine Hospital in Erie, or charity of the donor's choice. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Lynn, Molly, Patti and Mike, please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. A donation has been made in memory of your mother to Our Lady of Victory-Father Baker''s. You are in our prayers. Diane, Kathy (Sadowsky), Debbie (Johnson) & David- Murphy
— Kathleen Sadowsky

Patti, Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your mom. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you in the days ahead. Both you & your mom were Blessed to have each other throughout the journey of her Golden Years. Sincerely, Nancy Fire
— Nancy Fire

Lynn, Patti, Molly & Mike, May God bless you and your families during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Linda (Allen) and Ray Ferris
— Linda Ferris

Sorry for your lost.
— Jane

Condolences

  • Lynn, Molly, Patti and Mike, please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. A donation has been made in memory of your mother to Our Lady of Victory-Father Baker''s. You are in our prayers. Diane, Kathy (Sadowsky), Debbie (Johnson) & David- Murphy

    — Kathleen Sadowsky
  • Patti, Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your mom. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you in the days ahead. Both you & your mom were Blessed to have each other throughout the journey of her Golden Years. Sincerely, Nancy Fire

    — Nancy Fire
  • Lynn, Patti, Molly & Mike, May God bless you and your families during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Linda (Allen) and Ray Ferris

    — Linda Ferris
  • Sorry for your lost.

    — Jane