Mary Jean (Herman) Murdock, 77, of Greensburg, PA died Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Peter and Dorothy (Vogle) Herman, she was born on January 14, 1944 in South Chicago, IL.
Mary was a member of the Charter Oak United Methodist Church in Greensburg, PA, where she manned the front desk. More recently, she had attended the Purchase Line United Methodist Church.
She was blessed with an abundance of creativity and artistic ability. Mary was a self- taught artist, who expressed herself via numerous artistic mediums, including painting; gardening; stained glass; ceramics; embroidery; sewing and local acting. Mary taught sewing classes for JoAnn Fabrics in Greensburg, PA.
She possessed a wonderful sense of humor. An avid cook, she started her own gourmet club coordinating once a month gatherings for dining.
Once her husband, Frank “Ross” Murdock retired, they travelled extensively. She loved traveling to Scotland and Italy and was particularly fond of their journeys to England and Germany.
Together she and Ross owned and operated the Mystery Lover’s Bed and Breakfast in Ligonier, PA for five years.
Mary is survived by her three sons: Mark Peter Murdock (Mariela); Drew David Murdock and Craig Herman Murdock (Lisa); her four stepchildren: Ross Murdock (Marlene); Glenn Murdock; Scott Murdock (Maureen) and Bryan Murdock (Marguerite); her twelve grandchildren; her three great grandchildren; her two brothers: Pete Herman (Ann) and John Herman and her sister-in-law, Sue Murdock.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Family and friends will be received at the Purchase Line United Methodist Church, 17107 Route 286 Hwy East, Commodore, PA 15729 from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 and again from 10-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021. An 11:00 a.m. funeral service will take place at the church on Saturday, March 6, 2021 with Pastor Raymond Hill as the officiant.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Please visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Mary’s guestbook and share a condolence message.
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