Molly Murray, a long-time News Journal reporter passed Monday night from pancreatitis.
The 61-year-old environmental reporter and Lewes resident passed after a nearly 40-year career in journalism.
Many of Murray’s colleagues, friends and sources took to social media to express their sorrow and condolences.
For us younger staffers, she was A) A walking library on Delaware history and B) A much-needed source of perspective in a chaotic industry.
— Matthew Albright (@malbrightLA) July 18, 2017
Delaware has lost one of its greatest environmental champions, @MollyMurraytnj. She was the best. @delawareonline https://t.co/JiCIWqG1eA
— Collin O'Mara (@Collin_OMara) July 18, 2017
Heartbroken over the passing of @MollyMurraytnj I wish everyone who read her work could see what a kind & caring person she was.
— Damian G. (@VideoDamian) July 18, 2017
Molly Murray had the respect & admiration of generations of Delawareans. My thoughts & prayers are with her family. https://t.co/UNbd0pBdm9
— Governor John Carney (@JohnCarneyDE) July 18, 2017
A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m Saturday July 22 at the Presbyterian Church at 54 S. State St. in Dover. Murray's funeral is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22.
Murray began her career at The News Journal in April 1980, covering Cecil County, Md.