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Lisa Kray Obituary
Lisa L. Kray, 56, of Park Avenue, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her residence in New Castle. She was born in Beaver, PA, on May 8, 1969, a daughter of the late William Yoder and Donna (Robinson) Yoder, her mother survives in New Brighton. Lisa married James A. Kray, on April 6, 1991, he survives at home. Mrs. Kray worked as a Social Service Assistant for Heart to Heart and Parent to Parent for three years and then became the coordinator for the Northwest Region. She enjoyed scrapbooking, cooking, and baking. She loved Christmas, to help others, and above all, she loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her mother and husband, she is also survived by three children, Christopher J. Kray, Andrew W. Kray, and Jessalyn G. Kray all of New Castle, one brother, Brian Yoder, and one sister, Heather Howe.
The visitation will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. The funeral service will be celebrated Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Pastor Shawn Hill will officiate.
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926 Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101
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