Obituary of Arlene Louise Murray

Arlene Louise (Ballew) Murray of Norvelt, 89 years old, born March 12, 1931 in Armbrust, Pa to the late William and Ethel Ballew passed away on Friday November 13 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Victor (Herb) Murray to which they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on November 12th. Arlene enjoyed a long life of bingo, watching the cooking channel and spending time with family. Arlene was a member of St. Florian Church, in United Pa. Arlene is preceded in death by her brothers; Theodore, Martin and Eugene Ballew. She is survived by her beloved children; Charles (Pauline) Murray of Mammoth, Victoria (Jon) Lape of Berlin, Richard (Jodie) Murray of Norvelt and Christopher (Amy) Murray of Cranberry. She is also survived by two sisters; Ina Houser of Michigan and Theda Cusano of Norvelt, five grandchildren; Maria (Justin) Sever, Brandon (Pam) Lape , Kristen (Seth) Walker, Andrew Murray and Ty Murray, two step grandchildren; Maxwell and Chase Pritts, three great-grandchildren; Faith Sever, Felix and Owen Lape and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to also extend a sincere appreciation for the care she has received by Dr. Leibu and Excela Hospice nurses; Kristy and Jackie. Family and friends will be received 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the Jay A. Hoffer Funeral Home, Norvelt. Vigil prayers will be 7:45 P.M.Monday in the funeral home. Transfer prayers will be Tuesday 9:15 A.M. in the funeral home followed by her funeral mass 10 A.M. in St. Florian Church with Reverend John A. Sedlak celebrant, interment to follow at St. Florian Cemetery.