Vincent P. "Pete" Murray

1926 - 2025

Vincent P. "Pete" Murray, 99, of 675 Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 following a brief illness.

He was born on July 19, 1926 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late John and Margaret Mertz Murray. Pete recently celebrated his 99th birthday in July.

On October 12, 1957, at Sacred Heart Church, he married Charlotte Welton Murray, who survives. Together they shared nearly 68 years of love, laughter, and marriage.

Pete was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Sacred Heart Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He served in the U.S. Army in the 106th Infantry Division and 1st Armored Division during WWII. He retired from the Daily Press after more than 46 years of service as a printer-pressman. Following his retirement from the newspaper, he joined the staff at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home as a funeral assistant, where he worked until just last summer. He was a Past Commander and Life Member of American Legion Post 103 and was chosen to serve as the Grand Marshall for the yearly Memorial Day parade. Pete was further honored with the Distinguished Citizen award from the American Legion in 2022. He was also Former Honorary President of the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail. He enjoyed sitting on his porch, tending to his home, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife of nearly 68 years, Charlotte Murray, he is survived by one son; Blaine Murray and his wife Audrey of St. Marys; and by his two beloved grandchildren; Kelly (Adam) Poorman of Altoona PA and Molly Murray of Fort Mill, SC, as well as by his sister-in-law; Vera Bankovich of St. Mary's. He also survived by several nieces and nephews, including a special niece and nephew; Carol and Skeeter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Murray in 1983, a brother; William "Bill" Murray, and by a sister; Helene Stark.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Vincent P. "Pete" Murray will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Ignatius Camello, OSB as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Military Honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 10:30 until 11:30 AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Marys Burial Detail or Elk Haven Nursing Home.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com