Michael Ellis Murphy, age 63, of Ephrata, PA passed away suddenly in his home on Friday, February 14th, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, PA on December 10, 1961, he was the son of the late Charles Murphy and Ruth (Jackson) McFarland.

Micheal was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He was very gifted in the sport of tennis, where he started playing at JFK pool in Pottsville. Michael gave back to the youth of the community from Berks and Lancaster Counties by teaching tennis. Michael was an amazing athlete. He was a 5.0 player and high-performance teaching professional. He was able to coach and instruct all ages. Michael was the President of "Set Point Tennis", impacting the lives of young people. He specialized in injury prevention to allow his players to compete at the highest level. Michael's journey also took him to Alvernia University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice Cum Laude and a Master of Science Degree in Administration of Justice Magna Cum Laude for Saint Joseph University. Michael was an aggression trainer with USPTA Elite Teaching Tennis Professional. With so many accomplishments, Michael was loved by family, youth, and friends. He will be missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Anthony McFarland, Cary McFarland, John Murphy, Kevin McFarland, and Charles Murphy and a nephew Robert McFarland. 

Michael is survived by siblings: Rebecca Stubbs, Reading, Wallace "Puggy" McFarland, Pottsville, and James "Murph" Murphy, Husband to Michelle, Cape Coral, FL.; longtime beloved friend Julie Means; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 11AM on Saturday, March 1st, with Earl Singleton officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday morning from 9:30-11AM at the Funeral Home. 

Interment will be held private. 

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com