James E. Murray
James E. Murray ’54, of Tyrone, Pennsylvania, passed away on Nov. 15, 2025.
James E. Murray, 89, a resident of The Preserve at Cedarwood and formerly of Warriors Mark passed away November 15, 2025. He was born August 4, 1936 in Warriors Mark, the son of James C. and Gertrude L. (Clark) Murray. On June 30, 1956 in Tyrone he married B. Eileen Chronister who survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Greg Murray (Tina), daughters Carolyn Updike (Jim) and Connie Thomas (Dave), all of Warriors Mark; grandchildren Tyler Updike (Kayla), James Updike (Kara), Matthew Murray (Rachel), Nikki Thomas, and Jessica Stringer (Charles); great grandson Nolan James Updike and baby Murray on the way; several nieces and nephews; and sister Lois Carper. He was preceded in death by brothers John and Donald.
He attended Warriors Mark School. Upon the death of his father he attended the Milton Hershey School graduating in 1954. He served in the Army and National Guard from 1959-1968. He was employed by Westvaco Paper and Pulp and then Agway as a service technician until his retirement. He was a life member of the Warriors Mark-Franklin Vol. Fire Company and a member of the Spring Mount Church of the Brethren. He loved to fish and hunt, gardening, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played baseball for the U.S. Army. He and his wife were very involved in the upbringing of the Spring Mount youth. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 11 a.m. at the Spring Mount Church of the Brethren, 1690 Ridge Rd., Warriors Mark, with Pastor Todd Templeton officiating. Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, 3784 Warriors Mark Path, Warriors Mark, and on Thursday, November 20, at the church from 10 a.m until the time of services at 11 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow in the Spring Mount Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Mount Cemetery Association, c/o John Lake, 5054 Greystone Ln., Tyrone, PA 16686.