Lori A Thomas

Lori A. (Murphy) Thomas 59, of Noxen, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by family at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.

Lori was born in Wilkes-Barre, to the late William and Jean Kasson Murphy.

She graduated in 1985 from West Side Tech. She went on to work for Native Textiles, Libby's Home Cooking and Sunflower Sprouts, but her greatest job of all was being a devoted mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Lori is preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Murphy, Roberta Budzack, Hugh Murphy, Shawn Murphy, and David McClintock.

Lori is survived by her beloved husband Kenneth, children, Tara Murphy, of Sweet Valley; Chelsea (Michael) Banos of Mehoopany; Courtney (Carlos) Aponte, of Noxen; Tanner (Tara) Thomas of Noxen; siblings, Randy (Julie) Murphy of Noxen; Amber Murphy, of Noxen, Shannon (Rich) Pates of Beaver Dam, VA; grandchildren, Lexi and Lila Doughton, and Jolene Banos, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service for Lori will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Nulton Kopcza Funeral Home, 5749 SR 309, Monroe Twp.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Nulton Kopcza Funeral Home.

Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Lakeview Cemetery, Harveys Lake, PA.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to DaVita Dialysis for the compassionate care they gave to Lori.