WILLIAMSTOWN - Rorbert R. Murray, Jr. , 45, of Spruce Street, Williamstown, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning.

Born in Hershey, December 19, 1964, a son of Robert R. Sr. and Jo A. Hawk Murray of Williamstown.  He attended Williams Valley High School and Williamsport Area Community College.  He was a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.  He was also a graduate of Lackawanna College where he received his municipal police certificate.

Rob was employed as a Police Officer with Whitehaven Borough and a Deputy Sheriff in Lebanon County.  He was a former Constable with the Commonwealth of PA. 

He was a motorcylce enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and boating.  He had a great love for canines, and was a trainer, handler and breeder of German Shepherds.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion Dianne M. Bender, with whom he resided; 1 sister Kimberly Zappasodi and her husband Steve of Lebanon; 2 nieces, Lindsey Derr-Williams of Elizabethville and Brittany Zappasodi of Pittsburgh; 1 Great niece Paige K. Williams.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 26th at 11:00 am at the  Evangelical Congregational Church, Williamstown with Pastors Brian Smith and Russel Jones.   Viewing will be from 10-11 am at the church.  Burial will be in the Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.  Memorial Donations in Rob's memory should be made to Evangelical Congregational Church, 332 W. Market Street, Willliamstown PA 17098 or Williamstown EMS  P.O. Box 74, Williamstown PA 17098.