Obituaries

Elizabeth Murphy, of Lakewood, Dies at 82

Arrangements by McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home, where services will be private, with burial at a later date in Central City, PA.

Elizabeth Ruth “Ibby” Murphy, of Lakewood, died Feb. 21.

She was 82.

Murphy was the beloved wife for 36 years of Gerald E. "Jerry" Murphy. Relict of the late Joseph A. Staab. Daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth (Kulik) Petrocy of Central City, Somerset County, PA. Sister of Cecilia Slonina (Walter) of Westland, MI, and the following deceased siblings: Daniel Petrocy, Anna Nagorka (Frank), Martha Solma (Joseph), Helen Shannon (Francis), and Therese Shenk (Edward). Loving mother of John Staab, Virginia Baldwin (David), Daniel Staab (Judy), Joseph Staab, Mary Anne Andrioli (Joseph), and Dolores Staab. Treasured grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 15.

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Arrangements by McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home, 14133 Detroit Avenue, where services will be private, with burial at a later date in Central City, PA.


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