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CORTLAND - Donald Glenn Murphy, 94, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Hospice House.
He was born March 11, 1932, in Warren, a son of Charles Murphy and Thelma Jones.
Donald was a graduate of Bazetta High School and was employed as a tool and die maker at Packard Electric for 22 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.
He was a member and elder emeritus of Bazetta Christian Church. Other memberships and affiliations included 31 years with the Bazetta Fire Department, where he retired as Chief; the Trumbull County Fireman’s Association; the Emergency Management Association; CPR instructor/trainer for the Heart Association; Bazetta Township trustee for 13 years; Scout Master Troop 50, Boy Scouts of America; member of the committee to build the Imagination Station playground; 12 years building houses for Habitat for Humanity; 10 years as a hospice volunteer; the Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County; and member of the Cortland Masonic Lodge 529.
Donald is survived by his wife, Grace Kelley Murphy of Cortland, with whom he celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Dec. 2, 2025; three sons, Douglas (Beth) Murphy of Cortland, Bruce Murphy of Bazetta, and George (Tyra Ealy) Murphy, also of Bazetta; niece, Ruthann Sanfrey of Warren; grandchildren, Janis (Brent) Ulicny, Beth Sanfrey, Ryan (Jill) Murphy, Kaitlyn (Justin) Tokaczyk, Marc Murphy, Daniel Murphy, Joseph Kusmierek, Jack (Nikki Brunner) Murphy and Brian Murphy; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Jacob, and Tessa; and great-great-niece, Ava Scisciani, and great-great-nephew, Angelo Scisciani.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Isabelle Clemmens; brothers, Robert Murphy and Richard Murphy; and nephew, Larry Sanfrey.
A graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Hillside Bazetta Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at Bazetta Christian Church.
The family requests any material contributions be made to the Bazetta Christian Church and/or the Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County, in his memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.
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