SARAH JANE MURPHY - Obituary

Murphy, Mrs. Sarah Jane

The East Liverpool Tribune

MRS. T. B. MURPHY DIED SUDDENLY WHILE AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE.

Succumbs To Attack Of Asthma From Which She Had Suffered For Years.

LIFELONG RESIDENT OF CITY

Mrs. Sarah Jane Murphy, wife of Thomas B. Murphy, died suddenly at 8 o'clock yesterday morning (Aug. 3, 1906) at the family residence, 208 West Fourth street. Death came while she was seated a the breakfast table and was due to a severe choking spell resulting from asthma with which she had been afflicted for the past 30 years.

The suddenness of her demise was a severe shock to the husband and children and to the numerous relatives and friends. She was 76 years old.

The arrangements for the funeral had not been completed last night although it is probable that the services will be held Monday. The Rev. Dr. T. W. Lane, of the First M. E. church, of which the deceased was a member, is out of the city on his vacation, but will likely return to conduct the funeral services.

Mrs. Murphy had been a consistent member of the Methodist church of over 50 years, and was always numbered as one of its strongest supporters and workers. Her cheerful disposition and kindly ways endeared her to all those who knew her.

The shock to the husband to whom she proved an especially true helpmate and supporter is almost more than he can bear, and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to him in his bereavement. They had been married over 54 years.

Mrs. Murphy's maiden name was Sarah Jane Coffin, and she was born in Brownsville, Pa. From the marriage there were born eight children, six of whom survive. The children are: Mrs. Ella Kober, Miss Ollie Murphy, eorge C.<sic> and Harry E. Murphy, of this city; Will S. Murphy, of Sebring, O.; Mrs. George Gilchrist, of Wheeling.

Announcement in regard to the funeral services will appear later.