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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James Michael "Mike" Murray Iii
James Michael
"Mike" Murray Iii
May 15, 1946 — Apr 30, 2026
James Michael "Mike" Murray Iii's Obituary
James Michael "Mike" Murray III, 79, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday,
April 30, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus.
Born on May 15, 1946, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James Michael Jr. and Catherine
(Smiley) Murray.
Mike received his master's degree from Duquesne University and spent his professional life self-
employed in the advertising industry. He attended Saints Peter and Paul Church of Our Lady of
the Valley Parish. Mike and Roxann wintered at The Villages, Florida, where he served as
president of the Cape Cod Club and enjoyed spending time in Cape Cod, over the summer. In
his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and he never missed
watching The Kentucky Derby.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Roxann (Kubly) Murray; stepchildren, Todd (Lisa)
Koltes, Melissa (Scott) Hegarty, and Jill (Michael) Ceravolo; grandchildren, Lily, Hailey,
Bernie, Cole, Ethan, and Avery; as well as extended family members, and friends.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 5
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from 1PM until the time of Blessing Service at
4PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.,
Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Fr. Howard Campbell will
preside.
In lieu of flowers, Mike's family kindly requests that all memorial contributions be directed to
the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, or any humane
society or animal shelter of one's choice.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for James Michael "Mike" Murray Iii
Visitation
May
5
Tuesday
Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Blessing
May
5
Tuesday
Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Starts at 4:00 pm
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