Maryellen Murphy Obituary (1948 - 2025) - New Castle, Pennsylvania

Maryellen "Meg" Murphy, 77, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at Quality Life Services, New Castle. Born March 7, 1948, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Aloysius Murphy and Cecilia (McGrail) Murphy. Meg was a resident of Franciscan Manor since retiring from Kane Hospital after many years. She was a dedicated mother to her children, and a courageous single parent at a time when it was uncommon. Surviving is her son, Richard R. (Kathy Ann) Baldauf III; brother, Michael W. Murphy; nephew, Michael G. (Kristen), and their children, Kale and Kyla; niece, Keegan (Justin) Gwin, and their children, Kaelin. Jaci, and Keltin; cousins, Eileen Prince, Sr. Patricia Prince, Mary Ann Prince, Carole Prince, and many McGrail cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two of her children, Elizabeth Anne Baldauf, and Christopher Jason Baldauf. In lieu of services, per Meg's and her family's wishes, have a nip of whiskey, hug someone who loves you, and say a prayer. She would also strongly suggest to everyone: take care of your mental health, because if you don't, who will? Donations in Meg's memory may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph, Baden www.stjoseph-baden.org/donate-now. Meg was compassionately cared for during her last weeks at Quality Life Services, New Castle, in conjunction with 3 Rivers Hospice.