McMurray

Norman R. "Pap" McMurray, 80, of Cranberry Township died Tuesday at his home.

Born Jan. 4, 1928, in Cecil, he was the son of the late James and Clara (Dumann) McMurray.

Mr. McMurray was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific theater.

He was "Pap" to many student athletes at Seneca Valley through the years. He enjoyed fishing at Nags Head, N.C., and vacationing with his family.

Norman was a member of Teamsters Local 249 and was a driver for Eazor Express for many years.

His best retirement presents were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria "Nan" (Young) McMurray, who he married Aug. 22, 1952; a daughter, Bonnie Bain of Cranberry Township; two sons, Ronald McMurray and his wife, Marianne, of Evans City and Thomas McMurray and his wife, Sharon, of Fombell; three grandchildren, Michael Beres and his wife, Danielle, and Jessica McMurray and Amber Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Ethan Richter, Brooks and Eva Beres and Nathan Taylor; three brothers, Charles, James and Robert McMurray; and two sisters, Ruth Douglas and Clare Kress.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Brown.

<B>McMURRAY</B>— A celebration of life and memorial service for Norman R. "Pap" McMurray, who died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, will be later.Memorial donations may be made to the Seneca Valley Hall of Fame, 124 Seneca School Road, Harmony, PA 16037.Arrangements are entrusted to the <B>Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home & Cremation Services</B>, 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Township.Online condolences and directions are available at www.boylanfamilyservices.com.