Marie Murdy

Mrs.Murdy, 81, of Howell, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Newark and had lived in Hazlet before moving to Howell more than 40 years ago. Mrs. Murdywas an avid photographerwho also loved gardening. She was predeceased by her husband, John G., on Jan. 3, aswell as a daughter, Sheila Cornelius, in 1990. Surviving are a son, RussellMurdy of Point Pleasant; two daughters, Eileen Spencer ofManalapan and Donna Annunziata of Jackson; and three grandchildren.Afuneral service was held at Clayton &McGirr FuneralHome, Freehold Township. Interment was private.