The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024

Johnathan R. Murphy Jr.

Johnathan R. Murphy Jr., 34, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday evening, December 8, 2019. 

He was born on February 11, 1985, the son of Johnathan Murphy Sr. and Tammy Cugliari, who both survive. 

Other survivors include his stepmother, Christina Murphy; a stepfather, Paul Cugliari; one daughter, Madison Murphy; five brothers, Jacob Murphy, Joseph (Nykeely Billingham) Murphy, Austin Murphy, Thomas Murphy, and Brandon Davis; his maternal grandmother, MarLou Mengerink; and his paternal grandparents, John T. (Ina Jean) Murphy and Sharon (Robert “Red”) Barnes.

A grandfather, Robert Mengerink, and one great-grandmother, Ruth Saylor, also preceded him in death. 

A time of remembrance will be held at a later date.

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert is assisting the family with arrangements. 

POSTED: 12/10/19 at 4:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries