John Murray

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John P. Murray, 59, passed away suddenly October 12, 2014. He was born in Pennsauken, NJ and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. He retired from Knight-Ridder News with 25 years of service, with the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Akron Beacon Journal. John had a passion for Life, was a great drummer and enjoyed playing music with his sons. In the past few years he had developed a love for astronomy, telescopes and now he walks among the stars.
He is survived by his wife, Kim of 30 years; children, Ian (Rebeccah), Shawn (Kerrie), Joe (Carrie) and Sara; grandchildren, Madaleine, Willow, Gavin, Ella, Kathreine, Luke, Joey and Lileine; parents, Mary and Jack; brothers, Steven (Maggie), Richard (Mary), David and James (Nancy); and many nieces and nephews; cat, Baby.
Shine on
Friends may call from 5-8 PM on Friday October 17 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church 313 N. Depeyster, Kent, Oh, 44240.
In lieu of other remembrances memorials may be made to Memorial Fund for John Murray, c/o Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 330-928-2147.