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Donald "PJ" E. Murphy Jr., 35, of Dunbar, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born Oct. 16, 1985, in Mt. Pleasant, son of Donald E. Murphy Sr. and Marcella Hall Murphy.
Surviving are his sisters, Melissa (Jesse) Murphy-Williams, Virginia "Sissy LouLou" Murphy (Kenneth Oaks), and Dawn (Jason) Siple; five nephews, Christopher, Devin, Jayden, Tristyn, and Kamryn; lifetime fur friend, Candy, his baby sweetheart; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, the hour of service, at the Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home, 28 Connellsville St., with Pastor Lee Maley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donald's name are suggested to Down Syndrome or Autism awareness organizations, as this is what "PJ" would want.
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.burhanscrousefuneralhome.com.
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