Nancy G. Bechtold Murman, 74, of West Pittston, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Wesley Village, Jenkins Twp.. Her husband, William P. Murman, passed away on May 26, 2017.
Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Walter G. and Margaret Kizis Bechtold. She was a graduate of Northeast High School, Pittston and Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, where she earned her Associates degree. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Leslie Fay, Wilkes-Barre.
She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston and the ILGWU.
Nancy enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden and flowers and also sitting on her porch. She loved all holidays especially Christmas, making homemade meals and sharing them with her family. Nancy also took care in the upbringing of her nephew and niece, Patrick and Bridget Regan.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Gerald Gibbons and staff and the staffs of Wesley Village, Jenkins Twp. and Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore, for the care given to Nancy during her illness.
She is survived by her sister, Arlene Regan and husband, Jude; brothers, Walter Bechtold and wife, Mary Lou and Ronald Bechtold and wife, Madeline; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Bechtold.
A blessing service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM in Baloga Funeral Home, Inc. 1201 Main Street Pittston (Port Griffith), with Msgr. John J. Sempa, officiating.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Care and Concern Ministries of St. John the Evangelist Parish Community, 35 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640.