Jean S. (Seymour) Murrin

Jean S. Murrin, formerly of Dunmore, died Thursday night in Hospce of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Murrin, in 1997.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Thomas C. and Mary Schuller Seymour, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School, Class of 1942, and had been a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Dunmore.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked for Post Trucking Company for 41 years. 

Surviving are her nieces and nephews, Regina Wisneski and husband Stan, William Murrin and wife Joanne, Frank Murrin, Thomas Murrin, Jr., Michael Murrin and wife Diane, Joseph Murrin and wife Lisa, James Murrin, Patricia Mock and husband Tom, Mary Rooney, Elaine Rooney, william Rooney and wife Charlyne, and Kathleen Cacares and husband Mauricio; her goddaughter, Ellizabeth Jackson; great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, June, who died in infancy.

Jean’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Gardens of Green Ridge, Dr. Martin Hyzinski and his staff, as well as those with Hospice of the Sacred Heart, for all of the kindess and compassion shown to their aunt.

A funeral service will be privately held with interment in Dunmore Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, 18503; or to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, 18509.

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