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Keith R. Murphy

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 11, 2025

Keith R. Murphy, 49, of Greenock, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at home. He was born July 3, 1975 in McKeesport and was the son of Carla A. (Pelcharsky) Murphy and the late Leonard R. Murphy. Keith had worked as a machinist for Vista Metals and was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. He was a lover of music, some of his favorite artists include: Jelly Roll, Disturbed and Hoobastank. He attended many concerts, most notably Ozzfest. He also enjoyed watching TV, if he wasn't watching sports, he enjoyed The ID Channel for murder mysteries and documentaries; as well as Dateline and 20/20. He also loved to play pool and videos games. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Jennifer (Tom) Lacey; nieces and nephews, Ashley (Casey) Haughey, RJ Pazo, Mitchel Lacey and Taylor Lacey; his great-niece and nephew, Peyton and Ethan Haughey; as well as numerous cousins. Visitation and funeral service will be private. Burial will be held at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. In lieu of flowers, donations in Keith's name may be made to The National MS Society at Nationalmssociety.org Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Originally published March 11, 2025.

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