James P. Murray

James P. Murray, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was the loving husband of Ethel K. (Laudermilch) Murray to whom he was married 64 years. Born in Cornwall, he was a son of the late John W. and Emma K. (Long) Murray. Jim graduated from Cornwall High School and was a master carpenter by trade. He built most of the original buildings of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Annville where he was formerly a Eucharistic Minister. Jim helped with the Chicken BBQs for the Bazaar and with setting up of the booths each year. He was a 3rd degree member of the Fr. Michael Barrett Knights of Columbus Council #9875 and the Msgr. John J. Lawley #973 4th degree Assembly in Lebanon. Jim was on the building committee during the development and construction of the Church in 1981. He was the last original Brookside Retreat Hunting Camp member and loved to hunt, hike, and take rides around Middle Creek. Jim loved going to his children, grandchildren and Sebastien's musical, sporting & theatrical events. He loved his family. In addition to his wife Ethel, he is survived by four children Kathryn Suarez, Debra, wife of Michael Gross, Brenda, wife of Frank Ceresini, Ill, and Joseph Murray all of Lebanon; three grandchildren Jonathan Ceresini, Benjamin Gross and Adam Gross; one great-grandson Sebastien Ilus; one brother Patrick Murray and wife Suzanne and two sisters Mary, wife of Robert Geib and Ceceila, wife of Kenneth Boltz; one sister-in-law Rae Murray and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jennifer Ceresini, two brothers John Murray and Robert Murray, one sister Rose Montgomery, one son-in-law Daniel Suarez, and one sister-in-law Barbara Murray. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11AM from St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 125 S. Spruce St., Annville with Rev. Kevin Coyle as Celebrant. Interment will be private at the Millbach Cemetery. Viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6-8pm at the Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville. The Rosary will be recited at 7:45pm in the funeral home. An additional viewing will be held Friday morning from 10AM until the time of his Funeral Mass at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or to Our Lady of the Cross School, 1691 Grace Ave. Lebanon, PA 17046.

James P. Murray

October 3, 1935 - September 19, 2023