John Clancy Michael Murphy, 70, of New Oxford, PA passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday, October 29th. He and his wife, Ella (née O’Dell) recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Born in the family home on Minnetonka Road, Severn, MD to the late George and Emma (née Rodgers) Murphy, John was a 1965 graduate of Arundel High School. Following college at the University of Maryland, College Park and George Washington University he began his career as an electrical engineer with Potomac Electric Power Company and went on to hold many positions at Pepco before retiring in 2005. In his spare time John liked to garden and rebuild tractor engines, but what he enjoyed most was helping family and friends in any way needed. John is survived by his devoted wife, Ella, daughter, Sheri (Joe), of Allentown, PA, stepchildren, Ryan (Lisa), of Saginaw, MI, Kellie (Kirk), of Martinsburg, WV, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters Jane, of Millersville, MD and Colleen, of Norco, LA. He was predeceased by his stepdaughter Allison (Tim), brothers George, Patrick, David and sister Catherine. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Thursday November 2nd from 3-5pm and 7-9pm as well as for the service to be held on Friday November 3rd beginning at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, MD. Donations in John’s name may be made to VNA Hospice of Hanover, 440 N. Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331 in appreciation for their compassionate care.
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