Joan Marie Murphy, 86, of Wilson Borough, PA died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home. Born January 7, 1935 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Verna (Slingland) and James McAuliffe. Her husband Eugene F. Murphy died in 2009. She had been employed by the Dixie Cup Co. and MCS Industries for many years before retiring in 2001. Joan enjoyed bingo, watching horse races and playing the lottery. She also loved crossword puzzles and time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Tammi Wilson of Palmer Twp., Terri Mento of Forks Twp., Marie Murphy of Wilson Borough, and Joseph Murphy of Brooklyn, NY; a brother: Joseph McAuliffe of Wilson Borough; sister: Beverly Wells of Gilbert, PA; 5 granddaughters: MaryKate, Gina, Amanda, Malerie, and Alexandria; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Eugene and siblings: Jim, Pud, Bill, Shirley and Mary.
Services are Private. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Bev Ross
November 25, 2021 at 9:12 am
Marie& Family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your love one! I enjoy knowing and working with Joan at MCS. I will keep you all in my prayers!
Bette Seveney
November 25, 2021 at 2:44 pm
Dear Tammi, Terri, and family. I’m so sorry to read of the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God be with you through this difficult time. Take care and God bless.
Cathy Nodoline Briggs
November 25, 2021 at 4:03 pm
I offer my deepest sympathy. So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May she RIP
tammi wilson
November 27, 2021 at 8:23 am
Mom
You are at peace now, no more pain and you’ll watch over everyone, im sure. Terri,Marie and Joey and I will miss you and love you alway’s .
Christina Schoemaker
November 30, 2021 at 11:21 am
Terri & family,
Sending my sincerest condolences on your loss. May you forever cherish the memories of your mother. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Sincerely,
Christina
Emily Conners
November 30, 2021 at 11:30 am
Terri & family-
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your happy memories together bring you comfort during this time.
-Emily Conners