Crystal Maria Murray

Crystal Maria Murray obituary, Minersville, PA

Crystal Maria Murray

Crystal Murray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 19, 2026.
Crystal Maria Murray, 40, of Minersville, passed away Tuesday, March 17th, at her home.

Crystal was born in Pottsville, Pa. on September 10, 1985, a daughter of the late Sharon L. (Brautigan) and Paul Peter Zaharis.

She was the wife of Bryan H. Murray.

Crystal earned a Master Degree in Electronic Media from Kutztown University.

She was a Commercial Truck Driver along with her husband, Bryan.

Crystal is survived by her husband Bryan. She is also survived by a daughter Delaney, wife of Robert Pearce, a son Nicholas R. Murray, and Great granddaughter Wrenley. Crystal is also survived by two brothers, Paul Zaharis, and Christopher Brennan.

Crystal mostly enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, gardening and had a love for animals.

All Services are private.

Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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