Berenice Lynn Murray

Berenice Lynn (Johnson) Murray 77, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully at her home on November 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Berenice was the beloved wife of Robert Murray for 58 years. Together they shared three children — Lea Masisak (Mike), Jennifer Christenson (Keith), and Jason Murray (Liz); six grandchildren — Sophia Yeung (Chris), Andrew Yeung (Dani), Jacob Gotwald (Cara), Connor Christenson, Logan Murray, and Carissa Murray; and two great-grandchildren — Rosemary Schubert and Damon Gotwald.

Berenice treasured literature, language, and learning, and her life’s work was to share those gifts with her children, grandchildren, and students. She was generous with her time and knowledge, volunteering to teach adult learners through the local Community Action literacy program and tutoring students in writing and college test preparation. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Master’s in TESOL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Faith was an important part of Berenice’s life, and she attended Solid Rock Church in Big Run, PA.

Berenice had a curious and creative spirit. She loved reading, writing, playing the piano, singing, exploring other cultures, baking, embroidering, and sewing — and she passed these passions on to her family. She enjoyed day trips, card games, and birdwatching with her husband, and could never pass up a Hershey’s Kiss.

Berenice is survived by her sisters Marlene Getch and Lauren Burgess and her brothers Bud Johnson and John Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lela Johnson; her sisters Lela Johnson, Anna McKee, Kathryn Smelko, Carol Doan, Barbara Johnson, and Darlene Johnson; her brother Ed Johnson; and her great-granddaughter Juniper Schubert.

To her family, Berenice was the heart of the home — a source of wisdom, comfort, color, and love whose spirit will be cherished always.

Friends will be received on Monday from 3-7 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at McCabe Funeral Home, Inc. 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767 with Pastor Joel Fugate officiating.

Interment will take place at Circle Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at donorservices.alz.org

To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com