Obituary of Rose M. Murphy

Rose M. Murphy  

Rose M. (Kontra) Murphy, 87, of Plymouth Meeting, PA passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. 

She was born in Swedeland, Pa on April 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Michael and the late Rose (Raymond) Kontra.

She graduated in 1952 from Upper Merion High School where she played field hockey.

Rose has lived in Plymouth Meeting for over 50 years, formerly of Conshohocken, Pa.

She enjoyed playing Bingo. She worked as the Secretary / Treasurer with Bearoff Trucking.

She was the wife of Late - Lawrence J. Murphy, Sr.. 

Survivors include, Son Lawrence (& Jennifer) Murphy of Plymouth Meeting, Pa, Daughter Annette (& Kevin) Murphy-Wales of Lansdale, Pa, Brother Walter Kontra of Upper Merion, Pa, Brother Francis Kontra of Upper Merion, Pa, Sister Emma Zimmerman of Evansburg, Pa, Sister Patricia Kontra of Swedeland, Pa.  Also survived by her grandsons Dylan Murphy and Jesse Murphy, and Great Grandchildren Xavier, Mia, Kade and Teagan.

Along with her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers John Kontra and Michael "Mickey" Kontra, a sister Annamarie Williams and a grandson Alexander Murphy.

Due to present health concerns her services and interment will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The Michael J. Fox foundation, Post Office Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, or donate by phone 800-708-7644.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA, (610) 277-1600.
www.msrfh.com.