Loretta E. Murray
OBITUARY
Loretta E. Murray, 79, of Scranton, fell asleep peacefully in the arms of the lord on 4/4/2026 at Allied Hospice Center.
Born 9/25/1946 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Loretta M (Stein) Murray. She attended the Scranton School District, a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1964, Lackawanna College and the University of Scranton. She was a lifelong member of Nativity Parish, Scranton.
Before retiring, Loretta was a programmer/analyst for Trane Company, Dunmore, Prudential Retirement, Penn Foster and as an independent contractor.
Loretta traveled throughout the world in her younger years, but her favorite place was Ocean City, MD. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends enjoying a good laugh and spending time with animals, especially her pets.
Surviving are nieces, cousins, great-nieces &; nephews and best friend, Janet Cusick. She was preceded in death by a brother John.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 am in St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, 1217 Prospect Ave., Scranton. Family and friends may pay their respects Thursday morning from 9 am until time of Mass in the church. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., South Abington Twp., Pa. 18411.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton.
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Loretta E. Murray
April 4, 2026