Mary Elizabeth Murphy

Mary Elizabeth Murphy obituary

Mary Elizabeth Murphy

Mary Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. on Aug. 18, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Mary Elizabeth Murphy, 91, of Williamsport, passed on August 14, 2025 at home with family.
She was born in Williamsport on April 6, 1934, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Zimmerman) King.
Mary was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. In addition to spending time with family, Mary enjoyed tending to her yard.
She married her first husband, Anthony Gregory Dzikowski on Nov. 20, 1954, and the celebrated 25 years together until his passing on March 2, 1980. She later married Robert E. Murphy on (10/5/1985 and were together 28 years until his passing on Nov. 28, 2013.
She is survived by her children, David A. (Kyoko) Dzikowski of State College and Michael A. (Kimberly) Dzikowski of Williamsport and; step-children, Sean Murphy, Austin Murphy, Dr. Mary Murphy-Kahn and Meganne Murphy; grandchildren, Aiko Dzikowski, Anthony and Eric Dzikowski and Sultan Magruder; Sean, Robert, and Elizabeth Murphy, Devin Murphy and Tierney Green, , Ben and Joe Kahn and William Murphy. 6 great-grandchildren and another expected in September.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Anthony Dzikowski and Robert Murphy, Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianna M. Collins and son-in-law Brian Collins and brother Charles King.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on 8/20/2025 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport PA 17701.Visitation from 9:30-10AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations, in Mary's name, may be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Pkwy., Suite 110, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation services has been entrusted with handling final arrangements. To share a memory or sign an online register book, please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Mary Murphy's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

1 Entry

Colleen M. Arnowitz

August 19, 2025

Aunt Mary was very kind and always smiling! She was a great partner for Uncle Bob and as my Mom would say, Mary fit right in with our family. Steve and I send our love to the entire family and hope that you will find comfort in knowing that Aunt Mary always made everybody's day better! Take care and God Bless!

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

133 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Make a Donation
in Mary Murphy's name

How to support Mary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Mary Murphy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Mary Murphy's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?