Testimonials

Good morning Melissa. It's Carol Hankin, Eugenia Hankin's daughter. Thank you for all of your due diligence, and support, during this emotional time. I can honestly say that the wake, and funeral, were a perfect testament to my mom. Thank you. You made the process more bearable. Thank you again Melissa.

We want to express our grateful appreciation to Eric Van Zellen for the kindness, caring service. You provided such a personalized and “hometown” comfort for us. Thank you!

Charlie...thank you for your closing remarks at the services for my daughter. They were appreciated as was everything else you did to help us through this sad time. Thank you Charlie.

Thank you all so much. Everything was wonderful, considering the circumstances. The staff was very accommodating, especially with the kids. It was everything Dave would have wanted.

Wayne Brophy and all...

Thank you so very much for all the guidance, support, as well as the beautiful ceremony and video that you did for Jeff. You took an awful time and showed so much support. It was greatly appreciated. Thank you also for donating a tree in his name.

Thank you all so much for the absolute most wonderful service any of us could ever have imagined for our Kim! You are truly servants of God and the People!!

Family of Kimberly Cornelius

Dear Wayne and Charlie
Barbie's family (Perkins) wants to thank you for your acts of kindness you have shown us during these difficult times. Out whole family appreciates your support.

Cathie, Dan, Tom, Mary and Sharon

Wayne, thank you and your staff for everything you did to support our family and take care of the arrangements for Jim's service. We greatly appreciate and are grateful for your support. Best Wishes, Jon Kirchhoff

Dear Valerie and Wayne

Thank you very much for your help and support in setting up the military honors for our dad's burial service at White Haven Memorial Park. Thanks again.

Dear Wayne

My family and I want to thank you for our kindness and guidance with the arrangements for my husband, Bob's cremation. We are grateful for the way everything was presented to us and the help and services that you were able to provide. So kind, helpful, and comforting.
We were also very pleased with the way the obituary was presented. Nice job. Again, thank you for making a very difficult time easier to navigate. You were a blessing to us.
Take care and God bless.

Dear Wayne and everyone at Murphy's...Thank you so much for the loving care given to our mom and the entire family in her passing. The entire staff from t the office on to everyone is simply the best. And Wayne, thank you for making mom
beautiful again. It helped to erase some of the memories f the struggle in her final time her on earth. Murphy's has served our family for over 50 years now and we can't think of anywhere better.

We would like to thank you for your kindness, support and comforting words. We appreciate the cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy during this difficult time.

Eirc, Charlie, Wayne and Sherman
Thank you all so very much for all that you did form my mom and I after my dad's passing. You were so warm, kind and helpful and we cannot than you enough! You are appreciated.

Professional, comfort and empathy, only begin to define the service and respect family and friends receive from the folks at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels.

Dear Eric, Valerie, Melissa and staff...This card is way overdue and I apologize. I want to thank everyone who did a phenomenal job helping with my mom's funeral arrangements. It was an extremely sad time but you all made it easier. My mom was ill for quite a while, but the embalming made my mom look healthier and more peaceful. Your entire staff showed compassion and professionalism at all times. We have always had a positive experience with Murphy's. You helped with my infant son in 1990 and my dad in 2020. Thank you all again.

Theresa Congelosi

Dear Wayne and the entire Murphy staff...We can't thank you all enough for your time and incredible efforts in helping us take mom to her final resting place. From the very beginning of planning right on through to the end of her beautiful memorial gathering in the church fellowship hall every detail. Your love and care was evident and so very appreciated every step of the way. All 3 of us, Carol, Mark and Kathy along with our entire family took great comfort in having all of you to guide us. With sincere gratitude, the Vannicola family.

Eric, Sherm, Ziggy and everyone...thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making my brother's celebration of life a little easier on our hearts. Although it can't bring our brother back it's heartwarming to know there is caring people still lift in this world. Again, thank you is not enough!

Dear Wayne...Thank you so much for all the time and effort you and your team put forth preparing such a beautiful service for my dad. He would be so pleased! We also want to thank you and Darcy for planting a tree in his honor. Thank you so much for everything.

Wayne, Valerie, and all at Murphy Funeral Services...
We very much appreciated all you did for our mom at this difficult time. Thank you so very much. Thank you also for planting a tree for mom.

Wayne, Eric and Staff,
My family and I want to express our sincerest thanks for making Gerry's passing and all of the funeral arrangements as comfortable as could be. With such a great loss to all of us we could never have made all the decisions on our own. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Eric, my family and I cannot thank you enough for all that you did to help with the sudden passing of our sweet Nova. Your kindness, generosity and compassion were so very much appreciated. There are no words to truly express our gratitude for all that you did for us during such a difficult time.

Eric and Wayne
We wanted to thank you for everything you all did for us. Youl helped us so much and made things easy for us in all the craziness. You were all great and we wanted to make sure you knew how much we appreciated it and just how spectacular you were in our time of sorrow.

Eric, Dawn and John:
We just wanted to thank you all and the rest of your staff in your special care, guidance, suggestions in taking the best car of our father William Hurd Bauer.
We apprciate all of Dawn and John's help in helping to get us through the celebration at the Baptist Church. It really was a beautiful service. We are grateful for you all and for planting a tree in our dad's memory. As you know he did love all his trees in his orchard on the farm.
Everything you have done meant the world to us.

Sincerely, Beth, Doug and family

Thank you Wayne for the professional care and thoughtfulness of my dad's arrangements. Your attention to detail and coordination of the military salute was impeccable. My dad didn't talk a lot about his service but I am sure he was happy by the honor. Please pass along our thanks to all those that participated. The "pins" you described and handed out were a special touch. Thank you for letting us know that dad is holding his Notre Dame hat in hand. Again, thank you.

To the good folks at Murphy's Funeral Home
Thank you so very much for the awesome basket you delivered to my home last week to mark my retirement. A gesture, that although not at all necessary, but was greatly appreciated. For that is what you all do...you serve the community and still manage to give back to others and acknowledge the work of many. Your professionalism, quality of services and the things you do for others are what set you apart. I appreciate all of you and the good work you do!

Words cannot truly express our gratitude for your assistance and kindness during such a difficult time for us. Dad looked wonderful and we knew he was at peace and you were such a vital part of that. Thank you again. Blessings, John and family.

Eric and Staff:

There are no words to express my gratitude in your assistance and support in the final arrangements for Bill. Everything was beautiful.

Shirley Dostman

Dear Eric, Charlie, Sherm, Wayne and staff of Murphy's--- Words...we can't thank you enough for your support and Kindness during this difficult time. All made this so easy and we just want you all to know how much it is appreciated.

Then family of James Patrick Murray

Gentlemen...I want to thank you for your help when my husband died. It has been almost a year now. Greiving is still happening but I am doing well. I want to thank you for the book series that was sent to me, they were most helpful. It helped me know that what I was feeling at the time was okay. Thank you.

Thank you for everything you did for us. Mom (Shirley) would have been pleased. You made the whole process easy.

Dear Wayne and Darcy:
I want to say that you both made this nightmare as easy as it could be given the circumstances. Wayne, you truly have a gift and are so good at what you do. There is a reason why my mom always said, "if anything ever happens to me call Wayne". The respect and compassion you showed my family is something we will never forget. My dad felt great comfort from you. Thank you Brophy's from the bottom of our hearts.

Wayne, Eric and staff...We cannot thank you enough for all that you did for our family before, and after, Larry's passing. He is the love of my life, the rock of our family foundation, and hero to our grandchildren. You gave him peace of mind prior to his death and allowed me control over details after he died and for this we are most appreciative. Then you did an amazing job with the memory video. Thank you so much. Thank you for working with Rev. Gail to record the service which gave me comfort to share with out of town family and friends. We are so pleased to have professional, personal friends like you in our greatest time of need.

Sherry

Wayne and Valerie

On behalf of the Ho family, we wish to thank you for your professional services during our difficult time. We appreciate your kind and thoughtful service.

Wayne, I always make cards and when I went to think about who I was thankful for this year, you just kept coming to mind. I could never thank you, or Charlie, enough. I will always remember what you did for me and my family.

Lacey
Mary Waasdorp's granddaughter

To Wayne and everyone at Murphy Funeral Services...Thank you for all that you did to help me and my family during a difficult time. Your kindness and compassion made an overwhelming process so much easier! Thank you! Kathy

Wayne
Thanks a lot for everything you have done. My wife and daughters will cherish the keepsake necklaces forever. Love to you and your family.

JoAnn and Dave

Dear Eric and Valerie...thank you so much for making us feel at ease and comfortable in dealing with our mom, Sandra True. We are eternally grateful for you professionalism and the love we felt.
God bless,
The True Family

The family of Ronald Lawrence wishes to thank you for your help, support, compassion and genuine caring during our grief. You helped make a very difficult time much more manageable.

Chris Lawrence and family.

Hi Wayne
We wanted to say thank you again for everything you have done for our family and we are truly grateful for all your compassion, advice, listening to our stories and answering all of our many questions. You have been a friend to us and we are so appreciative.

I picked up the prayer cards today and they are perfect we love them.

Thank you again to you and your team for everything.
Take Care
Kelly and Katrina

Dear Mr. Brophy

Thank you for your help and generosity in the services for my mother, Rosanna. Your work is appreciated. My best to you in these horrible times.

Cheri Trimble and Family

Thank you Charlie and Wayne for your generosity with the making of the plaque for my dog, Jake. I really appreciate it and thank you for taking the time out to help me! The plaque came out perfect.

Thank you, from me, and the Tyner family for the memorial tree in Liz Tyner's name. She was a great sister, and we enjoyed over forty years of raising our families as friends and neighbors here in Ontario.

Dear Wayne and all the staff, thank you so very much for all you do. Eleanor (Diamond) would have been so pleased with her service. Eleanor's little yorkie, Annie, and I, really miss our window visits with her at the Maplewood. All of you helped us with closure with this chapter in our life...thanks so much to you Wayne!

Dear Wayne and all the good folks at Murphy Funeral & Cremation...Thank you very much for your awesome participation on our quilt raffle!!! This is a fairly unusual fundraiser for us so we are particularly pleased to get all your entries entered into the drawing. Your organization, along with Wayne and his participation on our Board of Directors is very supportive of our mission here at the Pines of Peace...'neighbors helping neighbors" is obviously more than a slogan to you all and without the support of people like you. We are so appreciative of each and every one of you! Most Sincerely, Terry.

Wayne,
Just want to thank you for your kindness, understanding through our difficult time. You seemed to know the right things to say to ease our sadness from losing our beloved mom, Harriet Pulcini. Thank you so much.

Dear Wayne,
Please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude for the courteous service and professionalism you and your staff rendered to our family during the recent funeral for our mother Joyce Munger. Your assistance in all aspects of the planning and preparation was extremely helpful and appreciated.

To Wayne, and everyone,
Just a note to thank you so much for continuing to offer my event through WWIA as a way to memorialize their loved one.
My heart and prayers go to each family member, and loved ones, for their loss.
May God Bless America in these tough times!
Love, Mary Lou

Wayne, thank you and Sherman for making my Dad's service top notch! It eased my pain. Take care and God Bless!

Wayne, thank you so much for taking great care of Murray Kellogg, and for being there for his wife, Sue, and group of friends. We all appreciate you coming out to the farm and helping Murray carry out his wishes. It was a simple, sweet, and meaningful time of remembrance of our special friend. Thanks again for all of your help.. With appreciation. Donna Specht

Wayne and Eric...Thank you very much for the beautiful send-off for Larry.

Wayne...Thank your for sending out book one " Pain of Grief" by Doug Manning. I want you to know it was an eye opener and sense of relief to me. Thanks again for the great job and support

My mother's death, as everyone can attest, has been an overwhelming and heartbreaking thing. I wasn't sure where to begin. From the beginning to her cremation, the people at Murphy's treated my family as though they were part of my family. The staff, Wayne in particular, informed us of the choices available as well as what to expect with a caring, calmness and sensitivity for the loss the family is feeling. These are good people making a difficult time much easier.

I want to thank everyone at Murphy's for making my family and I feel so at ease with dealing with the death of my husband Frederick. Your compassion and kindness was very comforting.

Thelma Wright and family

Dear Wayne,
Thank you very much for the beautiful urn you supplied to me for Rick's ashes. I was touched by your thoughtfulness.

Sincerely,
Francine Meade

Wayne and the Murphy Team...
My dad, brothers and I would like to thank you for all your help during the past 4 months. In some crazy circumstances you helped us manage each step with care, attention to detail and professionalism.
Regards,
Carl Vandewinckel and family

Thank you Murphy family & Mr Yates for taking care of our family this week. My brother was in loving Capable hands. Thank you to Mr Doyle, Fr Symon, and St Max Kolbe for providing the pastoral care we needed. You all worked together to minister to us and john. Peace of Christ to you all.

Dear Wayne...thank you so very, very much for all you did in recent days for Mary, and our family. You and everyone at Murphy's took care of everything before we asked. God Bless.
Sandy and the Doyle family

Dear Wayne,
Thank you so very much for your thoughts, prayers, and for the book you have sent. How appropriate the title is; I have never experienced any such pain before. Reading this book has been a great help. I read it often and look forward to the next series. Everything you have done for us has been perfect and you've made a very difficult hardship easier. Again, our deepest thank you for everything. We appreciate all your help more than we can say. And thank you for Mark's birthday wish. We certainly missed that very special day!

Sincerely,
Jane and family

Wayne, Eric and staff...
Thank you so much for everything! You covered every detail and request we had; things were absolutely beautiful and perfect!! The process was made easier by you both and your team. Thank you again!!

Hi Wayne- Just wanted to write you a note to let you know how grateful we are for the superior services you provided during out difficult time. The level of kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion shown to us as well as family and friend throughout preparations, calling hours and the day of Sarah's funeral was so very much appreciated. Special thanks to you, Eric, Charlie and Sherm for the guidance, Sympathy, concern and gentleness you all demonstrated. It was so very much appreciated and continues to be a comfort to us. We will highly recommend Murphy's to others in the future. Thank you!

Hi Charlie...thank you so much for your support during a difficult time with the loss of my dad. I have to say my dad adored you guys. He always talked about you. You will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks again for all your support.

All the best,

Ken

Dear Wayne and all the wonderful folks at Murphy's

Thank you so much for the role you played in the donation made in memory of Lucille Brown. Murphy's had always been so supportive of the work we do at the Pines and our mission. The whole concept of caring for those at the end of their earthly lives is made possible through a caring community that you are all a part of and an example of that caring and tangible support.

Chris, my family, and I would like to thank you...everything was absolutely beautiful! It couldn't be any better. You guys and your staff are amazing.

Dear Murphy Funeral Home Folks...We are so grateful for all the help and care you gave our family after the passing of our mom, Judy Wooster. In particular we would like to acknowledge Wayne, Eric, Judi, Bob Haak and David Drexler who provided wonderful assistance to our family. Many thanks again! With gratitude, the family of Judy Wooster

Dear Darcy and Wayne
Just a note to thank you both for all of your help during Megan's passing. It was a beautiful tribute to an awesome woman and we were pleased with everything. Darcy, I love my scarf! Heartfelt thanks.

Carol Quagliato and family

Charlie,

Thank you so much for all you did at my dad's (James Hirliman) services. Your attention to detail was amazing and you made a very difficult time more bearable. You and Eric are truly amazing. Thank you again.

Love,
Paula

Dear Eric and Charlie
Stephanie and I truly appreciate your care and professionalism during out mother's (Glady Deagman) funeral services. The picture boards, video, music and attention to detail was very helpful through this trying process. Thank you for your kindness.

Pam White

To the Directors of the Murphy Funeral Chapel

Thanks to you again for the care and attention to detail for the viewing and funeral of our niece, Sarah Mallia. Everything you did provided comfort for the family, friends, and especially for Jeanne, Joe, William and Gloria!

Blessings and Peace.

Marie and Mark Frost

Dear Eric and Wayne
We so appreciate the "hand-holding" you have provided for our family as you are helping us through our terrible sorrow. You are both excellent in your care for us and have taken so much of the burden and confusion off of us all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

My family and I would like to reach out and express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all of you. Today marks 3 weeks since our family tragically lost 2 amazing people. We'll never be the same again. The community at large also suffered this loss and so we wanted to share that we have plans to help pay it forward through scholarships in their names with any funds remaining after all the expenses have been settled. We know that we're not alone and that love, support and kindness is what has been helping us and will continue to help us heal. Their are so many people to thank, but we especially need to thank Murphy's Funeral Home, the Green Angles and Cross Creek Church as they too have helped us so much- between their generosity, opening their doors and quick replies it allowed us to plan an amazing tribute so we could pay honor and respect to my brother Conrad and grandma Mary Ruth.

Wayne I thought your interview on T.V. was excellent; you guys tell it like it should be. We're very very happy the way you treated us in our time of sorrow. Murphys is the best...thank you for everything.

I wanted to let people know that Murphy’s Funeral Home is the perfect place to say goodbye to Ron. I also want to point out that they have TOYS FOR TOTS boxes just inside their doors. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and support

Dear Wayne
Our family would like to thank you (and your staff) for the caring and compassionate way you handled Russell's funeral. From the prompt and gentle first meeting through the efficient and smooth flowing services, we felt we could contact and count on you. The friends and relatives we have spoken to since the funeral agree with us. So thank you again for your management with dignity.

The Taber Family,
Marg., Gina, Renie and Briggs

Wayne,
I didn’t get to talk to you much after the memorial but everything was GREAT! Many compliments on how nice it was. Your staff was great too.

You did a masterful, caring and compassionate job as host.

Thanks again,
Tony & Cindy Syracuse

Thank you Eric & Wayne and all those at Murphy Funeral Home for your kindness and attention to detail. From my first phone call after Mom's (Helen Kulesa) passing to our last meeting, you were all respectful, accommodating, and helpful in every way. The quilt was a personal, comforting touch that was so unexpected but very much appreciated. The service was well-coordinated and the pin was a sweet touch. Can't thank you enough.

Thank you for your generous contribution to Palmyra Canaltown Days 2019! These funds will be used to support our festival to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 & 15, 2019. Again, thank you for your support!

Dear Wayne and Co...
Just a note to say thank you for your caring and respectful treatment of my mom, Dorothy B. Lux, and her funeral. This is not an easy time and every single person I came into contact with from Murphy's was soft spoken, calming and caring. Little details that seemed so overwhelming magically took care of themselves and not request was too crazy (ashes of deceased cat in casket? Sure!) to be executed. Thanks so much for making us feel welcome, and for your very good care.
With my very best regards...
Heidi Kesler-Lux

On behalf of the James R. Hickey American Legion Post #120, Thank you for your generous donation to our Boy's State Program. Your contribution to this program helps ensure we can reach as many boys as possible. Our children and youth are one of the four pillars of the American Legion. Thank you for helping us continue this vital program. Again, thank you.

Wayne and Eric

We cannot begin to thank you both for everything you did to guide us through the process of planning our mom's, Marceline O'Connor, service. Everything was just lovely. Thank you so much. We would highly recommend your service to our friends and family. With a grateful heart.

Maureen and Vance Kannapel

Wayne,
Thank you for all your help this year. This has been the toughest year of my life. the books you sent me have been very helpful. I learned that grief can be messy, it is ongoing, and can strike at any time. I also learned how to celebrate the good times and the awesome memories we shared. I went to Rochester last week to be with my kids, on an emotional weekend, it was Blazette's birthday. I believe we became even closer. We laughed, cried, hugged and shared stories. Again, thank you, and Darcy, for your support. You are a true and caring friend. I would love to see you when I come up to NY again, probably late April, or early May. We'll talk soon. Paul and family

Dear Wayne

Thank you for helping us to make Dad's memorial service special for him and us. He would have been pleased with it all. Please thank Eric, and everyone else who made the day go smoothly.

Have a blessed day.

Susan

I would like to thank you both for being so helpful and making things so much easier for me. From my first sit down to the day we said our goodbyes, everyone was professional, helpful and friendly.
Both family, and so many of our guests commented on how nice everything was and were very impressed with what a great job Murphy's had done.

With much appreciation.

Sharon Gill

Dear Murphy Funeral Home:
Thank you very much for your donation. I sent a letter with the stocking to the Marine named "Matthew"

Blue Star Mothers

Eric,
Please accept our heartfelt thanks from all of the Slocum family on the most professional service and tribute to our daughter by you and your staff. Everyone who attended the graveside service commented on your wonderful words of sympathy. Please accept our apologies for the excitement we caused during calling hours, but to let you know everyone is okay. We are wishing you, and your family, a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

To the staff at Murphy Funeral Home:
Thank you for your guidance, compassion, and empathy during the loss of our husband/father. You are all very special people and the community is fortunate to have your services. Thanks again!

Shirley, Julie, Jerry, Jessica and Jeffrey

Dear Eric, Wayne and Staff:

When we first met many years ago at St. Mary's, I never thought that some day I would be on the receiving end of your services. It's been almost a year since Nelson passed and I don't think I properly thanked you for your compassion shown to our family. I knew we were in good hands. Everything at church was beautiful, and the special attention to Nelson's love of hockey was a special touch.

Wayne,

Thank you so much for everything you and the funeral home did for us. The service was great and having the Marines come made it so special. I know my dad would of been honored. Thanks for making this process so smooth for our family.
-Kimberly

The Prentice Family

Thank you for the beautiful service for
Olivia Prentice today. It was perfect. You
are extremely considerate and loving. We
will use your services in the future.....

Just wanted to thank you for your services. I had multiple compliments on Ted Goodwin's service. Thank you also for the gathering at the Legion. The flowers, were above and beyond. Thank you from myself and our family.

Sharon Wunder

To all the staff at Murphy's
We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You guys went above and beyond your duties. This was the hardest time of our lives. You guys made it possible to give Britney the best service we know our little angel is smiling down at you special people. You guys hold a special place in our hearts and always will. You are truly the best! Thank you all!

Wayne, Eric and Charlie,
On behalf of myself, and my entire family I want to thank you for everything you did to assist us with the arrangement related to burying my father. Your service and understanding were exceptional! My family appreciated everything you did for us especially my mother. I can't thank you enough.
Patricia and family

Dear Wayne,
A sincere thank you to you and everyone at Murphy's for the extraordinary care you showed Jim, me and my family. You made all of it much easier for me, and I know Jim would appreciate how well you took care of us...and I am grateful.
Regards,
Becke

Eric,
I am truly thankful for everything that you have done for me, and my family.
Thank you,
Deb

Dear Eric, Wayne and Steve...thank you for the beautiful healing heart keepsake. It is an all encompassing volume. The readings provide me with peace and support. It is a treasure I look forward to sharing it with my family especially the grandchildren.

Yours truly,
Sharon Lockemeyer

Just a quick note to express my thanks for all your help in giving my mom a special "send-off" we were all happy with. As they say in my trade, you have a "good bedside manner" (graveside manner just doesn't seem to resonate as well). My compliments are echoed by my sister and my oldest daughter. They found your team much more attentive when compared to funeral home experiences for loved ones in Troy, NY and New Jersey respectively in recent years.
So until the next death certificate needs signing, God Bless, and good luck withstanding the buffeting winds of the Internet.
Sincerely,
Neal Smith

Dear Dawn and Wayne,

Thank you so very much for your attention to detail and all the help, advice, hard work, support and caring you gave/demonstrated in the planning and execution of celebrating Ron's life.
The entire family so appreciates your efforts and the rewards of being able to rest in the assurance that it would be perfect in every way.
We also thank you for the Manning booklet...very much appreciated

Much love,
Judy and family

Dear Wayne and staff
How can we ever thank you for your warm, excellent & professional care to our family at the passing of our mom! You and your staff were on top of every detail! (Even down to the perpetual windshield wiping!) We received many compliments regarding your personal care and we were truly blessed by your help & support at a very difficult time! Many, many thanks Wayne!
Blessings!

Hi Wayne,

Thank you very much! You all did such a wonderful job for us and we are so grateful.
Sarah

Thank you so much for delivering the
urns to my friend Thanhsamay (Staria)
Howard in time for her to take them with
her to Tennessee. I appreciate your
personal efforts, Dawn and Wayne, and
whoever else was involved, to drop
everything to do whatever it took to
make this possible. Your caring service is
outstanding and greatly appreciated.

Dawn,
Thank you so much in all of your help in making sure Don's celebration was so perfect! I couldn't have done it without your guidance and I'll always be grateful...love, Judy Shears and family

Wayne, Darcy and family,

We are grateful for your thoughtfulness, your kindness, and your generous heart. We appreciate everything you have done. Professional services...outstanding, compassion and empathy...heartfelt, friendship...priceless.

With thanks and love, Dan, Lori, Jenna and Riley

Wayne and the staff at Murphy's:

Thank you so much for all that you have done. Your thoughtfulness for every detail has made this difficult time in our lives seem much easier to get through. Meghan is a wonderful young lady and will not be forgotten. She touched a lot of lives. Our memories are all we have now... but what wonderful memories they are. I miss her so very much as so many others do. Thank you so much for caring, and for the caring and respect you gave to Meghan.

Dennis and Edna Houser
and Meghan's family

Dear Eric, Wayne, John and Dawn...

Thank you all so much for your kindness. You all made everything so easy for us.
Carolyn Rivellino

Eric, Wayne and staff,

Thank you so much for making dad's funeral a great celebration of his life. Everything went off as planned with no glitches. My whole family thought you were all so caring and accommodating. I would highly recommend your services to my friends!
Thank you again for everything.

Hi Wayne,

I really appreciate all the work that you and the Murphy staff did to assist our family. It was great to have you walk my mom and I through the planning phase a few years ago and then explaining the plan to my brothers when mom passed. Thanks for all your support throughout!

See you around the triangle!

Mike

To the staff of Murphy's

The family of Caroline Anna Zahra would like to thank you all for so much. For the respect, kindness, patience and efficiency in all matters. This is such a difficult and emotional time in life and you all gave so much support and words of reassurance. Mom would have been so grateful for the beautiful service and transport to her final resting place. Her wish to be buried with her one true love, Thom Morganstern, was accomplished thanks to your assistance in transporting her to the Long Island National Cemetery. A special thank you to Eric and Steve for your time, your kindness, your answers to many of our questions during this period of time.

Murphy Funeral Home staff, thank you for your service to us and Ernie.
Clara Prince

On behalf of Willard Milliman’s family we would like to thank Eric Van Zeilen and Charlie Zeigler and Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services for their outstanding service when our Dad passed away. The worst day of the snowstorm of March 2017, they picked up our Dad from the hospital and met with us to start arrangements. Their compassionate professionalism was a steadying force during those trying days. They seamlessly handled all the arrangements and at so many opportunities, Eric made remarks that were so needed and comforted us all. Due to the snowstorm, we were not able to bury our Dad, but they again quietly took care of all the arrangements a month later. So very thankful for all that you did for our family.

I wanted to take the time to thank you all so very much for your kindness and professionalism with the arrangements for mom! A big "thank you" for the pizza at the end of a long night!! Many, many thank you's .

Pat, Jenifer, Katie, Tatum Smyth

Wayne

Do you have the story of the wreath pin? It is such a beautiful thing to do and I want to send a pin to two of my high school buddies who always called her Mom. I would like to send the explanation of the pin, but under the circumstances, I don't remember all of it.

Thank you for providing such a beautiful beginning for her life with Papa.

Jean

Dear Wayne,
Your steadfast guidance and compassion guided us through the worst days of our lives. The flowers were beautiful and the arrangements perfect. Thank you Wayne

Dear Wayne,
Thank you so much for all that you did to make it easier for me, and my sister, at the time of my mom's passing. It was so frustrating to try and find the phone numbers, and to get through, to the caretaker of the cemetery, the priest and the monument company. I don't know what I would have done without your help. Billings monuments did a great job and the stone was in place on the day of the service.
It was a beautiful day in spite of the circumstances. It was great to see so many friends and family gather to celebrate my mother's long life. Father O'Hare is a remarkable speaker. The Mass was beautiful.
Best Regards,
Kathy Madden

The family of Priscilla Zonneville wants to thank the entire staff of Murphy Funeral Home for their compassionate care in our time of need

Eric,

Thank you for everything you did for us. You made a difficult time a little easier. The service was beautiful. We really appreciate everything. Thanks.

The Roberts Family

Wayne and the staff at Murphy's:
Thank you so much for all that you have done. Your thoughtfulness for every detail has made this difficult time in our lives seem much easier to get through. Meghan is a wonderful young lady and will not be forgotten. She touched a lot of lives. Our memories are all we have now... but what wonderful memories they are. I miss her so very much as so many others do. Thank you so much for caring, and for the caring and respect you gave to Meghan.

Dennis and Edna Houser
and Meghan's family

On behalf of my entire family, I just wanted to say thank you for helping me through the process of planning my mom's funeral. Everything seemed 'just right' and I do appreciate how easy you made it for me and how smoothly it all went. Thank you.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Eric Van Zeilen and his staff for the way they took care of my late wife Lalena. From taking her into their care from the hospital shortly after her passing to the arrangements at the Macedon Chapel
every detail was handled with kindness and concern for her dignity. Words can
barely express the relief and gratitude I have for Eric's caring and professional
treatment in taking care of every detail of our wishes. He truly made the worst
time in my life easier to bear.

On behalf of my entire family, I just wanted to say thank you for helping me through the process of planning my mom's funeral. Everything seemed 'just right' and I do appreciate how easy you made it for me and how smoothly it all went. Thank you.

Thank you for all that you did for our family and Meghan. It was the most beautifully arranged funeral I had ever seen. Y'all put in so much time, energy, and thoughtfulness and everyone commented that you took the time to make it special for us. I keep replaying the services in my mind on my 16 hour drive home and there's not one thing I would do different. The most amazing part for me was the time you gave me with my baby sister on Wednesday. That helped my soul release guilt of things I needed to say face to face. I told her how much I loved her, cared for her, and how sorry I was as I stroked her hair. That was a gift I could never repay you for. Thank you, and all your staff, for making it such a memorable service for our family and friends.

With deepest gratitude.

Paula Clifton

Wayne,
Thank you again for all your team did for our family during mom's services. You made a difficult time much easier for all of us.

Wayne,

Thank you again for all your team did for our family during mom's services. You made a difficult time much easier for all of us.

Dear Wayne, Eric and family members, thank you for all of your support and attention to details with Ernie's funeral arrangements. The memorial service was touching and attendees specifically provided positive feedback on the poem, the pins and symbolism, and the beautiful handcrafted carrier. They were added touches that made the service memorable. Ernie would be (is) pleased to know how smoothly, even with rain in the mix, the memorial went and for you to handle all of the details. On behalf of the VanderMolen family, our sincere gratitude. Best, Donna

Wayne,
Thanks for everything. I couldn't be happier with the job you guys did...compassionate and professional.

Hi Wayne,

My siblings have commented to me on what a great job you, and your staff, did to make a difficult moment in our lives so organized and beautiful. Thank you again. Laurie

Wayne,
All went as planned for the services of my father, Joseph Pilato, from the wake, to the funeral, to the cemetery to the military honors. We are very appreciative of how supportive you and your staff was in making this go smoothly.

Wayne,
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Thank you to everyone for a lovely viewing of our mom. We appreciated your kindness and professional service and the special things you do...thank you Wayne and the entire staff.

Wayne,

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Thank you to everyone for a lovely viewing of our mom. We appreciated your kindness and professional service and the special things you do...thank you Wayne and the entire staff.

Wayne,

All went as planned for the services of my father, Joseph Pilato, from the wake, to the funeral, to the cemetery to the military honors. We are very appreciative of how supportive you and your staff was in making this go smoothly.

Hi Wayne,

My siblings have commented to me on what a great job you, and your staff, did to make a difficult moment in our lives so organized and beautiful. Thank you again. Laurie

Wayne,

Thanks for everything. I couldn't be happier with the job you guys did...compassionate and professional.

Dear Wayne
Our family would like to thank you (and your staff) for the caring and compassionate way you handled Russell's funeral.

From the prompt and gentle first meeting through the efficient and smooth flowing services, we felt we could contact and count on you.

The friends and relatives we have spoken to since the funeral agree with us.

So thank you again for your management with dignity.

The Taber family (Marj., Gina, Renie and Briggs)

Wayne and Eric

We cannot begin to thank you both for everything you did to guide us through the process of planning our mom's, Marceline O'Connor, service. Everything was just lovely. Thank you so much. We would highly recommend your services to our friends and family. With a grateful heart.

Maureen and Vance Kannapel

Wayne and Eric
We cannot begin to thank you both for everything you did to guide us through the process of planning our mom's, Marceline O'Connor, service. Everything was just lovely. Thank you so much. We would highly recommend your services to friends and family. With a grateful heart.

Maureen and Vance Kannapel

Thank you all for your help since mom's passing. You were all very kind and supportive. Thank you Wayne for doing the readings at the service, and at the cemetery. Thank you Sherm for setting up the music for the service. Thank you to Margaret and Dawn for your part in the process and helping things go smoothly. The remembrance service and gathering for mom in Watervliet, breakfast in Marion, and the memorial service at your funeral home in Palmyra were all ways that I could honor and mark mom's life and passing...thanks again. Gerry

The family of Priscilla Zonneville wants to thank the entire staff of Murphy Funeral Home for their compassionate care in our time of need.

Dear Eric,
We just wanted to drop you a note. Thank you for all the kindness, professional help and advice you provided, during our recent family loss. We are a small family, with a devastated daughter and granddaughter. You went above and beyond helping us with the final plans for Leta's services. All of the details, arrangements and things we would have forgotten, you took care of or made suggestions.
All said, you and your staff made a very difficult time much easier. We will always appreciate the kindness, sincerity and patience provided by you and your caring staff.

Wayne,
Thank you again for all your team did for our family during mom's services. You made a difficult time much easier for all of us.

Wayne, Barry and I wanted to thank all of you for the beautiful graveside service that you had for Norma Spink.  We had a beautiful and sunny day which was so nice.  Eric did a great job for not knowing Norma. The flowers were beautiful too. We also want to thank Dawn for taking the time to order the headstone. She does a great job! We will stay in touch as we need to make our final arrangements once we have had a chance to speak with our daughters. Thanks again, the three of you make a good team.

Eric & Amanda:

Thanks so much for all you did for us for mom's funeral.  The flowers were beautiful and Mom was too!  We're sure she would have been very pleased with all of the arrangements.  Eric, thanks for driving to Hazelton.  We really appreciate everything.

Dear Everyone,

Thanks...Small word
         Big meaning

Words cannot express the things we would like them to say.  Your caring words and patience with our family during this most difficult time will always be appreciated.  Thanks for everything.

Eric, Wayne, Steve, Dawn and others...Thank you for all the kindness and caring for the loss of my husband James H. Calus. He was a great guy and the love of my life. He is pain free and forever in my heart.  I am at peace.

Dear Wayne, Eric and Charlie:

Pann and I, as well as Scott and Todd, want to thank you for all of your kindness and caring when Bob passed.  We loved him beyond words. The service you prepared was beautiful.  It helped us go through a very painful time. Being with family and friends, as you well know, is to important. Your cared for us with kind words and caring ways.  God Bless you.  Linda, Penn, Scott and Todd

Wayne & Staff:  Thank you for everything you did to make my brother's passing a beautiful celebration.  The family of Alan M. Brasser

God Bless ALL of you.  Thank you for your kindness and caring at the time of our father's passing.  You held our hands with sympathy and helped to make our grieving a little easier.  Dad was a good man, a loving father and husband and now he is home.

Eric,

Thanks so much for all your thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time.  We can't thank you enough for making it easier for us to get through.  Dad could not say enough about the wonderful arrangements you did for mom.  He would have loved everything you arranged for him.
Your professional and caring behavior throughout this entire process certianly tells me that the Lord placed you in the right position!  Thank you for EVERYTHING!

Sincerely and Love,

The Hessney Family

Dear Eric,

We just wanted to thank you.  You made a hard time so much easier.  Everything turned out just the way I wanted, it was beautiful.  
Thank you for the beautiful flag display case.  
I appreciate your help along with Jeff, Charlie and Dawn.  

Love,
Judy and family

Wayne:  Words cannot express our thankfulness and gratitude for everything you did to make our mother's funeral so comforting and special.  Thank you so much for your professionalism, your customer service and your attention to detail. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Our sincere thanks to all those who worked on mom's funeral as well.

To the staff at Murphy's:

Please know how much we appreciate the caring and expertise given to us during our time of loss.  The dedication and professionalism of all of you helped guide us through a very difficult process.  Especially meaningful was the additional arrangement of flowers in the anchor pitcher.

With Sincere Thanks,

Norma and the family of Howard A. Fisher

Wayne, Eric, Jeff and Dick Doyle:

Thank you for your sensitivity in all that you did to make a sad occasion run smoothly and your attention to details.  You took care of everything allowing us to focus on Dad.  I am so used to taking care of things in my family and I can't tell you enough how much you lightened my load in making sure things were done well and with quality.  All of my family noticed as well.  They were very pleased with all that was done.  It is a real credit to please so many people with how things went and how things looked.  I can not think of anything we would have changed.  You did a wonderful job and your concern for us was appreciated.

Dawn, Eric and Wayne:
I would like to extend a thank you to all who were involved at this difficult time in my life.  The death of a loved one is never easy but you were very helpful, efficient, patient and caring.

Thank you for all of the care you have given to Alice Rankin.

Sincerely,

Carol M. Beach
Daughter

Dear Wayne and Brenda:
We have now closed the life cycle on earth for our good brother Harry Wachob.  On Saturday, July 25, 2015 services were held for him at the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney, PA. It was a very nice service with all family and friends coming away feeling very good about Harry's journey.  He will be missed but today he is with his family that have gone before him. I am sure it will be a great reunion, even better than the sixty that have been held here. I can't begin to thank you for the help and support that we have received from both of you. Wayne, the excellent support that you gave us throughout Harry's difficult time here in Rochester. Everything from helping us to plan his journey, to e-mails asking us if you could help in any way.  Brenda, you provided the care and support for Harry once he was received in Punxsutawney. Laying him to rest next to his wife Yvonne and his mother and father. Making sure the pastor was there to bless his interment.
Our family, and especially me, can not thank you enough for all that you have done. I feel like I know have two new friends based on the way you have treated the care of my big brother Harry and the compassion shown towards our family.  The two of you are very special people and I feel I am a better person for having had the opportunity of meeting you.

Very best regards,
Paul Wachob

Dear Eric,

Words cannot express how much we so appreciated all the things you and your co-workers did for us at a very very sad time in our lives.
You were always there for us no matter what.  We never had to go through this before and you were so helpful and willing to help us at all times.  It's so comforting to know that you made us feel like family and we had total trust in you.
I know it was a "huge" calling hours and it went smoothly, thanks to Murphy Funeral Home and you!!
I had many people say what a nice, polite guy you were and they were so impressed with your professionalism and most of all your warm and caring ways.
Thanks again for everything, we truly appreciate all you did for us!!!

Love,
Marilyn and Family

A note of thanks to everyone for making a sad and difficult time in my life so much easier with your kindness, compassion and professionalism. All of your help and guidance was much appreciated.

Thank you for your comforting services during this difficult time.  Whatever, and whenever, a request was made, you and your staff accommodated.  Even though it was a heartbreaking and unfamiliar time for our family, this stage of the process has some pleasant memories because of the services provided.  Thank you.

To all at Murphy's:  Thank you so much for your kindness and all the care you gave Nancy.  We all appreciate your time and effort to help our family.

The Wheelers

This volume, "Come Unto Me" celebrating Polly's life will be a priceless memorial to bequeath to future generations.  Thank you.

The book, "Come Unto Me", along with my mother's funeral was lovely.  We really appreciated all your attention to details and for making us all comfortable.  Thank you.

Dear Wayne and Staff:

Thank you for your help when we needed it most.  Your services were professional and sensitive.  The suggestions you made helped us keep things simple...as our mom wanted.

Dear Mr. Brophy:
You Hold our family's highest regard for taking such time out of your busy schedule to participate in the funeral of our mother, Helen Decker. Thank you, Mr. Brophy, for your being there for "your" family, so to speak, as we now consider you to be one of us.  You have shown us the greatest respect.

Eric,

Thank you from our family for all that you did for our loved one and for us!  Evelyn Ashton

Dear Eric, Dawn and Charlie,

We appreciate all the arrangements you made for Polly's memorial service and for all the details you attended to in presiding over the services and burial.  Your efforts were not only professional but also warm and caring, and you helped make the whole experience comforting and less stressful.  finally the "Circle of Life" pins were a lovely, thoughtful touch.  

Thank you for helping everything to run smoothly on Monday for your moral support.

Sincerely,

Diane, Tim, Mike and Mindy

Merry Christmas to all...

Thank you for the beautiful Remembrance Service.  Every time I pass the Murphy Funeral Home, I say a prayer to all, including the twins.

Bless you,

Florence Socha

Wayne, thank you again for your caring and compassion towards our family in helping to plan and carry out a loving tribute to our sister Mary Annette.  Everything that we had discussed in detail with you was carried out perfectly and we are most grateful. Our deepest appreciation, once again, for your help and expertise and kind and gentle manner that you extended to us.  We will always be very grateful and remember how you served our family so well at a very difficult time in our lives.  God bless you and yours Wayne.

Hi Wayne...as we are fast approaching Kyle's one year anniversary on November 20th, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say "thank you"!  You were so patient and kind during everything.  I can't thank you enough for all you did that a company such as yours does not have to...I still look back and think about how you and Eric went out of your way to wear your reindeer hats to celebrate his life right along with us on the day of his burial!  He is at total peace now with a beautiful bench at his grave.  We are holding a candlelight vigil outside my sister's home, this Thursday, November 20th at 6:45PM.  You are so welcome to join us if you are able. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of our family and friends!

We want to let you know we received the beautiful memorial volume you sent us.  Your thoughtfulness and kindness was very much appreciated. We would also like to thank Wayne Brophy for the wonderful job he did for our son's service. It was just beautiful. He made a very difficult time a little easier.  Thank you again.

Dear Wayne: On behalf of my family I wish to thank you for all your efforts regarding my mother's (Linda Cook) calling hours and burial service. Everything went smoothly and exactly as we imagined.  Your thoughtfulness during a difficult time is greatly appreciated.

Wayne, Eric, Charlie and staff...just a quick note of "many thanks" for all of your efforts and kind help in taking such wonderful care of our mom, Beverly Carter, and helping make her memorial a wonderful celebration of her life...from the entire family...thank you, Jeff Carter.

Wayne and staff...Thanks so much for all that was done for Dorothy...she would have liked it all.  Thanks for the service at the cemetery...everyone remarked at your easy to get along with attitude...thanks for the memorial book...

Wayne and staff at Murphy's:
Thank you so much for all your help, advice and kind words.  Thank you for putting together a beautiful funeral package for my mother Elaine Smith.  You did a wonderful job.  It was greatly appreciated.

Wayne, I want to thank you and your associates for the care and respect you showed in providing a beautiful funeral for my mother, Marjorie Ayers.  You took care of paperwork and made arrangements for everything, even gave the family private time which meant a lot to everyone.  I know we took more time than was discussed, but you didn't rush us, everything was done with great respect and care which relieved a lot of stress off our shoulders.  Thank you very much.

Eric, Wayne and Murphy staff:

We want to thank you again for making our mother's funeral so special.  She would have been so pleased with the service and her presentation. We know we pleased her in the end and that meant the world to us.  Job well done.

To everyone at Murphy's:
Thank you for you amazing sensitivity, organization, charity, thoughtfulness and heartfelt work.  This emotional and fragile event was handled flawlessly from our perspective.  Thank you for being a genuine local business and for honoring and carrying on the beautiful memory of our friend Mike's mission.  We are proud honored to support such a committed and beautiful business.

Wayne, I would like to thank you for all your hard work.  You made the funeral seamless. I could not ask for a better arrangement.

Dear Mr. Brophy,
I just want to let you know how deeply I appreciate your consistent and compassionate care in executing the arrangements for my mother's funeral. Thank you and God Bless you.

Wayne, thank you for everything you have done for us.  It would not have been possible without your help.  We appreciate everything you are doing to help us.  Thank you again for your generosity and kind heartedness.

Wayne & Eric,

Please accept our gratitude for your support at the time of Joy's father's memorial service.  You came through at the last minute and made a difficult time much less stressful.  Joy's mom has proudly displayed the flag and it is comforting to know the ashes have been laid to rest with dignity.  The circle of life pins are being cherished by several family members.  

With great appreciation,
Bob and Joy Ike


PS- You have a gem in Charlie Ziegler.  We tryuly appreciate the kindness and care he personally extended during this difficult time.  He is an incredible representative of Murphy Funeral Services.

Wayne

Thanks again for all you have done for the Delaney/Smith families, it will be long remembered and appreciated.

We so want to thank you all for the great service for our mother Dorothy Closser.  You took a lot off our shoulders. Thank you.

Dear Eric and Associates,
Kathy and I can not thank you and your staff enough for the excellent care you gave my Dad during his recent passing.  From the very first phone call by Eric, to the funeral plans and until putting Dad to rest.
Eric you folks were there for us with the arrangements to his casket to his vault and burial was very very professional and made it extremely easy for Kathy and I.  We really don't know how to thank you enough for the outstanding job you did for us.

With our sincere thank you,
The family of Earl Hinkson

Dear Wayne, Thank you again for coming to our library to talk about funeral homes and spending time with one of our regular patrons.  I'm sorry I wasn't available to see you off when you left and I hope you have an enjoyable summer.  Amy Aderman, Youth Services Librarian.

Just wanted to give a big "Thank you" for everything you did for us in the death of our mother.  We also appreciate the time you spent looking for an urn to fit her niche.  Also, for the little bags of M&Ms.  At a low point in our lives, it was comforting to know you had things covered.  We couldn't have asked for better.

The word professionalism is tossed around a lot in many types of business. When it comes to the Funeral business it gets to the personal level. I have had the opportunity to use the services of Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Chapels. I can only say that the standard of excellence in this business if set by this company. No stone goes unturned. The attention to detail is impeccable to the point of the deceased favorite candies being made available to the visitors. The chapel in Palmyra, is like gong to visit a friends house. I had my wife's service there and heard may comments of how quaint the house looked and how well kept up it was. I had family from Oklahoma who have never seen such a beautiful funeral home. The staff is just truly professional. They take the time to explain every detail and really put a emphases on service. I can only say when it comes to the rest Murphy's is the best. Thank you Steve, Wayne, Eric and the staff behind the scenes who follow up on everything I didn't think of. My wife would have been very happy to receive her friends at your wonderful facility.

Eric...Thank you for everything !  We were truly blessed to have you guide us through it.  Thank you.

Wayne, thank you for the wonderful care that you gave not only our family but also our father.  We had a number of people tell us how nice the calling hours were and also they like the fact that there was water out for everyone.  The family really did enjoy having the water.

Dear Wayne, Please accept our sincere gratitude, as well as Pat's, for all of the careful and discreet attention you gave to every detail of the arrangements you made for our dear mother.  You have been just wonderful, a pillar of strength and very real assistance and all with great kindness and understanding.  You are amazing  at all you accomplish in a very brief period of time.  You do it all quietly and with respect and compassion.  You made yourself available to us to make the arrangements on a Sunday and every other  moment we needed a question answered, or had a concern.  You were completely responsive to every detail and you eased the entire process immeasurably.  Our service for mom was personal to the remaining family and although we were few, every aspect of the day was beautifully and respectfully observed by you and your assistants..  You maintain a fine balance of professionalism, warmth and intimacy for family and friends.  You and your colleagues have become friends to us.

Eric, Thank you for your help and kindness at this difficult time.  We were able to say goodbye to Helen in a loving and meaningful way because of you managing the details and helping us.  Thank you--we appreciate it.

Murphy Funeral Home...thank you so much for all you did for my nephew Danny's funeral.  The love and respect you showed our family to honor our hero.

on behalf of the family and friends of Rosemarie Langdon and Andrew Maslyn, I'd like to thank you for such a beautiful service of remembrance and all you've done for us.  We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the holidays with your loss also. A special thank you to Wayne.

Dear Wayne, Eric and Dawn, Our thanks to each of you for your help at this difficult time.  The "t's" were crossed and the "i's" dotted! Very professionally done- May mom rest in peace.

Wayne , Eric and staff- Thank you very much to all of you for your wonderful help to all of our family saying goodbye for now to Gordon.  We all very much appreciated how easy you made it for all of us.  Mom was overwhelmed by everything happening so fast but she very much wanted you all to know how much it meant to her to have such a niece remembrance service for dad.

Thank you so much, you did a great job.

Dear Eric- Words cannot express how appreciative we are for the warmth and caring you extended to us as you guided us through difficult decisions for our father's funeral and calling hours. Your kindness and concern meant so much. Your facility felt like home and all the details were handled perfectly.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Eric- Wanted to "thank you" personally for your support!  I couldn't ask for any better.  I'm so  happy that we chose your services.

Wayne, thank you so very, very much for guiding Mary and I through a tough road these past days. You and everyone at Murphy's were unbelievably supportive and kind.  Everything was handled before we asked.  God Bless---

Eric, thank you for making the preparations for my mother's service easier for myself and my family.  The pin ceremony you performed was so moving, it brought closure to my family

When one is exhausted, grieving, and not thinking straight they need someone to take over and do it for them, and that you did.  Thanks for your compassion, caring, patience and presence.  It made the whole process go as I wanted it to without the stress.

Dear Wayne and everyone at Murphy's:  We wanted to send our personal thank you, to you, and your wonderful staff for all of the assistance in preparing the arrangements for the funeral service for mom.  From our initial contact with you through to the day of, and after, you made a very difficult time in our lives much easier to manage.  You helped us focus on the tasks at hand that needed to be completed , but also took a lot of the burden off of us, all the while still maintaining  the care and attention desired it the remembrance of our mother/wife.  We were vey pleased with the service provided in honoring our mother/wife and we will gladly (already have) recommend your funeral home to other family and friends.

Dear Eric,

We just wanted to drop you a note. Thank you for all the kindness, professional help and advice you provided, during our recent family loss. We are a small family, with a devastated daughter and granddaughter. You went above and beyond helping us with the final plans for Leta's services. All of the details, arrangements and things we would have forgotten, you took care of or made suggestions.
All said, you and your staff made a very difficult time much easier. We will always appreciate the kindness, sincerity and patience provided by you and your caring staff.

Wayne, Barry and I wanted to thank all of you for the beautiful graveside service that you had for Norma Spink. We had a beautiful and sunny day which was so nice. Eric did a great job for not knowing Norma. The flowers were beautiful too. We also want to thank Dawn for taking the time to order the headstone. She does a great job! We will stay in touch as we need to make our final arrangements once we have had a chance to speak with our daughters. Thanks again, the three of you make a good team.

Eric & Amanda:

Thanks so much for all you did for us for mom's funeral. The flowers were beautiful and Mom was too! We're sure she would have been very pleased with all of the arrangements. Eric, thanks for driving to Hazelton. We really appreciate everything.

Dear Everyone,

Thanks...Small word
Big meaning

Words cannot express the things we would like them to say. Your caring words and patience with our family during this most difficult time will always be appreciated. Thanks for everything.

Eric, Wayne, Steve, Dawn and others...Thank you for all the kindness and caring for the loss of my husband James H. Calus. He was a great guy and the love of my life. He is pain free and forever in my heart. I am at peace.

Dear Wayne, Eric and Charlie:

Pann and I, as well as Scott and Todd, want to thank you for all of your kindness and caring when Bob passed. We loved him beyond words. The service you prepared was beautiful. It helped us go through a very painful time. Being with family and friends, as you well know, is to important. Your cared for us with kind words and caring ways. God Bless you. Linda, Penn, Scott and Todd

Wayne & Staff: Thank you for everything you did to make my brother's passing a beautiful celebration. The family of Alan M. Brasser

God Bless ALL of you. Thank you for your kindness and caring at the time of our father's passing. You held our hands with sympathy and helped to make our grieving a little easier. Dad was a good man, a loving father and husband and now he is home.

Eric,

Thanks so much for all your thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time. We can't thank you enough for making it easier for us to get through. Dad could not say enough about the wonderful arrangements you did for mom. He would have loved everything you arranged for him.
Your professional and caring behavior throughout this entire process certianly tells me that the Lord placed you in the right position! Thank you for EVERYTHING!

Sincerely and Love,

The Hessney Family

Dear Eric,

We just wanted to thank you. You made a hard time so much easier. Everything turned out just the way I wanted, it was beautiful.
Thank you for the beautiful flag display case.
I appreciate your help along with Jeff, Charlie and Dawn.

Love,
Judy and family

Wayne: Words cannot express our thankfulness and gratitude for everything you did to make our mother's funeral so comforting and special. Thank you so much for your professionalism, your customer service and your attention to detail. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Our sincere thanks to all those who worked on mom's funeral as well.

To the staff at Murphy's:

Please know how much we appreciate the caring and expertise given to us during our time of loss. The dedication and professionalism of all of you helped guide us through a very difficult process. Especially meaningful was the additional arrangement of flowers in the anchor pitcher.

With Sincere Thanks,

Norma and the family of Howard A. Fisher

Wayne, Eric, Jeff and Dick Doyle:

Thank you for your sensitivity in all that you did to make a sad occasion run smoothly and your attention to details. You took care of everything allowing us to focus on Dad. I am so used to taking care of things in my family and I can't tell you enough how much you lightened my load in making sure things were done well and with quality. All of my family noticed as well. They were very pleased with all that was done. It is a real credit to please so many people with how things went and how things looked. I can not think of anything we would have changed. You did a wonderful job and your concern for us was appreciated.

Dawn, Eric and Wayne:

I would like to extend a thank you to all who were involved at this difficult time in my life. The death of a loved one is never easy but you were very helpful, efficient, patient and caring.

Thank you for all of the care you have given to Alice Rankin.

Sincerely,

Carol M. Beach
Daughter

Dear Wayne and Brenda:

We have now closed the life cycle on earth for our good brother Harry Wachob. On Saturday, July 25, 2015 services were held for him at the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney, PA. It was a very nice service with all family and friends coming away feeling very good about Harry's journey. He will be missed but today he is with his family that have gone before him. I am sure it will be a great reunion, even better than the sixty that have been held here. I can't begin to thank you for the help and support that we have received from both of you. Wayne, the excellent support that you gave us throughout Harry's difficult time here in Rochester. Everything from helping us to plan his journey, to e-mails asking us if you could help in any way. Brenda, you provided the care and support for Harry once he was received in Punxsutawney. Laying him to rest next to his wife Yvonne and his mother and father. Making sure the pastor was there to bless his interment.

Our family, and especially me, can not thank you enough for all that you have done. I feel like I know have two new friends based on the way you have treated the care of my big brother Harry and the compassion shown towards our family. The two of you are very special people and I feel I am a better person for having had the opportunity of meeting you.

Very best regards,
Paul Wachob

Dear Eric,

Words cannot express how much we so appreciated all the things you and your co-workers did for us at a very very sad time in our lives.
You were always there for us no matter what. We never had to go through this before and you were so helpful and willing to help us at all times. It's so comforting to know that you made us feel like family and we had total trust in you.
I know it was a "huge" calling hours and it went smoothly, thanks to Murphy Funeral Home and you!!
I had many people say what a nice, polite guy you were and they were so impressed with your professionalism and most of all your warm and caring ways.
Thanks again for everything, we truly appreciate all you did for us!!!

Love,
Marilyn and Family

A note of thanks to everyone for making a sad and difficult time in my life so much easier with your kindness, compassion and professionalism. All of your help and guidance was much appreciated.

Thank you for your comforting services during this difficult time. Whatever, and whenever, a request was made, you and your staff accommodated. Even though it was a heartbreaking and unfamiliar time for our family, this stage of the process has some pleasant memories because of the services provided. Thank you.

To all at Murphy's: Thank you so much for your kindness and all the care you gave Nancy. We all appreciate your time and effort to help our family.

The Wheelers

This volume, "Come Unto Me" celebrating Polly's life will be a priceless memorial to bequeath to future generations. Thank you.

The book, "Come Unto Me", along with my mother's funeral was lovely. We really appreciated all your attention to details and for making us all comfortable. Thank you.

Dear Wayne and Staff:

Thank you for your help when we needed it most. Your services were professional and sensitive. The suggestions you made helped us keep things simple...as our mom wanted.

Dear Mr. Brophy:

You Hold our family's highest regard for taking such time out of your busy schedule to participate in the funeral of our mother, Helen Decker. Thank you, Mr. Brophy, for your being there for "your" family, so to speak, as we now consider you to be one of us. You have shown us the greatest respect.

Eric,

Thank you from our family for all that you did for our loved one and for us! Evelyn Ashton

Dear Eric, Dawn and Charlie,

We appreciate all the arrangements you made for Polly's memorial service and for all the details you attended to in presiding over the services and burial. Your efforts were not only professional but also warm and caring, and you helped make the whole experience comforting and less stressful. finally the "Circle of Life" pins were a lovely, thoughtful touch.

Thank you for helping everything to run smoothly on Monday for your moral support.

Sincerely,

Diane, Tim, Mike and Mindy

Wayne,

Thank you again for all your team did for our family during mom's services. You made a difficult time much easier for all of us.

Merry Christmas to all...

Thank you for the beautiful Remembrance Service. Every time I pass the Murphy Funeral Home, I say a prayer to all, including the twins.

Bless you,

Wayne, thank you again for your caring and compassion towards our family in helping to plan and carry out a loving tribute to our sister Mary Annette. Everything that we had discussed in detail with you was carried out perfectly and we are most grateful. Our deepest appreciation, once again, for your help and expertise and kind and gentle manner that you extended to us. We will always be very grateful and remember how you served our family so well at a very difficult time in our lives. God bless you and yours Wayne.

Hi Wayne...as we are fast approaching Kyle's one year anniversary on November 20th, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say "thank you"! You were so patient and kind during everything. I can't thank you enough for all you did that a company such as yours does not have to...I still look back and think about how you and Eric went out of your way to wear your reindeer hats to celebrate his life right along with us on the day of his burial! He is at total peace now with a beautiful bench at his grave. We are holding a candlelight vigil outside my sister's home, this Thursday, November 20th at 6:45PM. You are so welcome to join us if you are able. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of our family and friends!

We want to let you know we received the beautiful memorial volume you sent us. Your thoughtfulness and kindness was very much appreciated. We would also like to thank Wayne Brophy for the wonderful job he did for our son's service. It was just beautiful. He made a very difficult time a little easier. Thank you again.

Dear Wayne: On behalf of my family I wish to thank you for all your efforts regarding my mother's (Linda Cook) calling hours and burial service. Everything went smoothly and exactly as we imagined. Your thoughtfulness during a difficult time is greatly appreciated.

Wayne, Eric, Charlie and staff...just a quick note of "many thanks" for all of your efforts and kind help in taking such wonderful care of our mom, Beverly Carter, and helping make her memorial a wonderful celebration of her life...from the entire family...thank you, Jeff Carter.

Wayne and staff...Thanks so much for all that was done for Dorothy...she would have liked it all. Thanks for the service at the cemetery...everyone remarked at your easy to get along with attitude...thanks for the memorial book...

Wayne and staff at Murphy's:
Thank you so much for all your help, advice and kind words. Thank you for putting together a beautiful funeral package for my mother Elaine Smith. You did a wonderful job. It was greatly appreciated.

Wayne, I want to thank you and your associates for the care and respect you showed in providing a beautiful funeral for my mother, Marjorie Ayers. You took care of paperwork and made arrangements for everything, even gave the family private time which meant a lot to everyone. I know we took more time than was discussed, but you didn't rush us, everything was done with great respect and care which relieved a lot of stress off our shoulders. Thank you very much.

Eric, Wayne and Murphy staff:

We want to thank you again for making our mother's funeral so special. She would have been so pleased with the service and her presentation. We know we pleased her in the end and that meant the world to us. Job well done.

To everyone at Murphy's:

Thank you for you amazing sensitivity, organization, charity, thoughtfulness and heartfelt work. This emotional and fragile event was handled flawlessly from our perspective. Thank you for being a genuine local business and for honoring and carrying on the beautiful memory of our friend Mike's mission. We are proud honored to support such a committed and beautiful business.

Wayne, I would like to thank you for all your hard work. You made the funeral seamless. I could not ask for a better arrangement.

Dear Mr. Brophy,

I just want to let you know how deeply I appreciate your consistent and compassionate care in executing the arrangements for my mother's funeral. Thank you and God Bless you.

Wayne, thank you for everything you have done for us. It would not have been possible without your help. We appreciate everything you are doing to help us. Thank you again for your generosity and kind heartedness.

Wayne & Eric,

Please accept our gratitude for your support at the time of Joy's father's memorial service. You came through at the last minute and made a difficult time much less stressful. Joy's mom has proudly displayed the flag and it is comforting to know the ashes have been laid to rest with dignity. The circle of life pins are being cherished by several family members.

With great appreciation,
Bob and Joy Ike

PS- You have a gem in Charlie Ziegler. We tryuly appreciate the kindness and care he personally extended during this difficult time. He is an incredible representative of Murphy Funeral Services.

Wayne

Thanks again for all you have done for the Delaney/Smith families, it will be long remembered and appreciated.

We so want to thank you all for the great service for our mother Dorothy Closser. You took a lot off our shoulders. Thank you.

Dear Eric and Associates,

Kathy and I can not thank you and your staff enough for the excellent care you gave my Dad during his recent passing. From the very first phone call by Eric, to the funeral plans and until putting Dad to rest.
Eric you folks were there for us with the arrangements to his casket to his vault and burial was very very professional and made it extremely easy for Kathy and I. We really don't know how to thank you enough for the outstanding job you did for us.

With our sincere thank you,
The family of Earl Hinkson

Dear Wayne, Thank you again for coming to our library to talk about funeral homes and spending time with one of our regular patrons. I'm sorry I wasn't available to see you off when you left and I hope you have an enjoyable summer. Amy Aderman, Youth Services Librarian.

Just wanted to give a big "Thank you" for everything you did for us in the death of our mother. We also appreciate the time you spent looking for an urn to fit her niche. Also, for the little bags of M&Ms. At a low point in our lives, it was comforting to know you had things covered. We couldn't have asked for better.

The word professionalism is tossed around a lot in many types of business. When it comes to the Funeral business it gets to the personal level. I have had the opportunity to use the services of Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Chapels. I can only say that the standard of excellence in this business if set by this company. No stone goes unturned. The attention to detail is impeccable to the point of the deceased favorite candies being made available to the visitors. The chapel in Palmyra, is like gong to visit a friends house. I had my wife's service there and heard may comments of how quaint the house looked and how well kept up it was. I had family from Oklahoma who have never seen such a beautiful funeral home. The staff is just truly professional. They take the time to explain every detail and really put a emphases on service. I can only say when it comes to the rest Murphy's is the best. Thank you Steve, Wayne, Eric and the staff behind the scenes who follow up on everything I didn't think of. My wife would have been very happy to receive her friends at your wonderful facility.

Eric...Thank you for everything ! We were truly blessed to have you guide us through it. Thank you.

The family of Priscilla Zonneville wants to thank the entire staff of Murphy Funeral Home for their compassionate care in our time of need.

Wayne, thank you for the wonderful care that you gave not only our family but also our father. We had a number of people tell us how nice the calling hours were and also they like the fact that there was water out for everyone. The family really did enjoy having the water.

Dear Wayne, Please accept our sincere gratitude, as well as Pat's, for all of the careful and discreet attention you gave to every detail of the arrangements you made for our dear mother. You have been just wonderful, a pillar of strength and very real assistance and all with great kindness and understanding. You are amazing at all you accomplish in a very brief period of time. You do it all quietly and with respect and compassion. You made yourself available to us to make the arrangements on a Sunday and every other moment we needed a question answered, or had a concern. You were completely responsive to every detail and you eased the entire process immeasurably. Our service for mom was personal to the remaining family and although we were few, every aspect of the day was beautifully and respectfully observed by you and your assistants.. You maintain a fine balance of professionalism, warmth and intimacy for family and friends. You and your colleagues have become friends to us.

Eric, Thank you for your help and kindness at this difficult time. We were able to say goodbye to Helen in a loving and meaningful way because of you managing the details and helping us. Thank you--we appreciate it.

Murphy Funeral Home...thank you so much for all you did for my nephew Danny's funeral. The love and respect you showed our family to honor our hero.

on behalf of the family and friends of Rosemarie Langdon and Andrew Maslyn, I'd like to thank you for such a beautiful service of remembrance and all you've done for us. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the holidays with your loss also. A special thank you to Wayne.

Dear Wayne, Eric and Dawn, Our thanks to each of you for your help at this difficult time. The "t's" were crossed and the "i's" dotted! Very professionally done- May mom rest in peace.

Wayne , Eric and staff- Thank you very much to all of you for your wonderful help to all of our family saying goodbye for now to Gordon. We all very much appreciated how easy you made it for all of us. Mom was overwhelmed by everything happening so fast but she very much wanted you all to know how much it meant to her to have such a niece remembrance service for dad.

Thank you all for your help since mom's passing. You were all very kind and supportive. Thank you Wayne for doing the readings at the service, and at the cemetery. Thank you Sherm for setting up the music for the service. Thank you to Margaret and Dawn for your part in the process and helping things go smoothly. The remembrance service and gathering for mom in Watervliet, breakfast in Marion, and the memorial service at your funeral home in Palmyra were all ways that I could honor and mark mom's life and passing...thanks again. Gerry

Thank you so much, you did a great job.

Dear Eric- Words cannot express how appreciative we are for the warmth and caring you extended to us as you guided us through difficult decisions for our father's funeral and calling hours. Your kindness and concern meant so much. Your facility felt like home and all the details were handled perfectly. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Eric- Wanted to "thank you" personally for your support! I couldn't ask for any better. I'm so happy that we chose your services.

Wayne, thank you so very, very much for guiding Mary and I through a tough road these past days. You and everyone at Murphy's were unbelievably supportive and kind. Everything was handled before we asked. God Bless---

Eric, thank you for making the preparations for my mother's service easier for myself and my family. The pin ceremony you performed was so moving, it brought closure to my family

When one is exhausted, grieving, and not thinking straight they need someone to take over and do it for them, and that you did. Thanks for your compassion, caring, patience and presence. It made the whole process go as I wanted it to without the stress.

Dear Wayne and everyone at Murphy's: We wanted to send our personal thank you, to you, and your wonderful staff for all of the assistance in preparing the arrangements for the funeral service for mom. From our initial contact with you through to the day of, and after, you made a very difficult time in our lives much easier to manage. You helped us focus on the tasks at hand that needed to be completed , but also took a lot of the burden off of us, all the while still maintaining the care and attention desired it the remembrance of our mother/wife. We were vey pleased with the service provided in honoring our mother/wife and we will gladly (already have) recommend your funeral home to other family and friends.