Obituaries
January 14, 2019

Elizabeth N. Kreuter Myrga – Newell

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Elizabeth N. Kreuter Myrga, 79, of Newell, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. in Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Newell, daughter of Fred Kreuter and Jane Cartwright Kreuter. She was a member of Newell United Methodist Church. Elizabeth worked as a secretary for numerous municipalities and agencies during her lifetime. She is survived her husband, James A Myrga; daughter, Beth S. Myrga of Phoenix, Ariz., son, J. Brian Myrga of Newell, daughter, Jill Bakos and husband Bryan of Perryopolis, son, Brad A. Myrga and fianceé Roxanne Marchand of Newell; sister, Jane Kalenik of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren, Brandon J. Myrga, Bryanna N. Bakos, David O. Silva and Vincent B. Silva. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Fred Kreuter, William Kreuter, Wesley Kreuter and Robert Kreuter. Family and Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St. Fayette City, www.eleymccrorfuneralhome.com. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in the funeral home with Pastor Frank Todaro officiating. Interment will follow in the LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.

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