My sister, simply the best person anyone could ever know. She lived to serve her family, the most important thing in her life. Along with her husband and daughters they built a home with love and devotion. A home and family is something my sister has wanted and dreamed of from an early age. Her wants and needs in life were simple and few. A home of her own to raise a family. She would spare everyone in her life any pain or hardship at a cost to herself. She never considered herself anything special, couldn't understand why so many showed up to the bennifit in her honor.

I am writing this sitting in her living room, tears in my eyes wishing she was sitting here talking. I miss you Sis.

My Sis was simply the best. She always considered others thoughts and feelings above her own. We talked often, me asking her thoughts on things. I valued every word she spoke. I will need to listen extra hard to hear her words, but I am sure she will still speak to me. I miss you greatly, my heart is broken Love you Sis

I met Maria while working at Crozer as ob coordinator. I knew nothing abt my job. Maria reached out to me. Her energy, enthusiam and inffectious laugh gave me so much encouragement. Once we went to a conference trip to Cleveland. Maria was newly married and talked of missing her hubby and girls. When we returned and John met her outside at the gate they kissed and it was like a movie scene. They were so in love and happy and that moment is still with me.

During this transition I wish all of Maria's family peace and gentle days. Her spirit will always be with you.

Donna and Family:

I leave this quote from Leo Buscaglia "I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love."

Remembering you in my prayers.

Joyce Henderson

John and family , my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

To the family of Maria E. "Ria" Harrington:

A Resolution in Loving Memory of Maria E.Murzyn-Harrington

ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE:

The Chester High C/O 1982 extends our heart-felt sympathy on the passing of our class mate Maria Murzyn-Harrington. We join in great reverence and honor to the Almighty God for the great blessing that was brought forward through her life into the hearts of her family and friends. We recognize that her passing leaves an impact of sorrow on those who have known and cared for her.

It is declared that the earth is the Lord’s in the fullness thereof and they that dwell there in. This knowledge of God’s divine providence asserts that whether we are dead or alive, we are the Lords.

As we consider your loss, it is our earnest desire that the Almighty God fills the entire Harrington and Murzyn family with his power and keeps you with that peace, which surpasses all understanding. For we all know that this weeping will endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning.

When it is all over, we would like you to remember:

In case there’s a time when you just need some cheer,

In case there’s a problem you would like us to hear,

In case there’s a favor you would like us to do-

We’re here if you need us to help see you through.

Humbly submitted on this

16th day of October, 2012,

Chester High School C/O 1982

We were delighted to help Maria fulfill her lifelong wish to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Ryman. Although their trip to Nashville was cut short,we were tickled to share the weekend with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.