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1923
Murray
2026
Murray Jerome Siegel
December 5, 1923 — May 11, 2026
McKeesport
Murray Jerome Siegel, age 102, of McKeesport, PA, died on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on December 5, 1923, and was the son of the late Adolf and Mollie Moltz Siegel.
He began his career at Tube City Novelty Company at age eighteen. His only absence from the business occurred when he served in the U.S. Navy for thirty-two months as a storekeeper first class aboard the USS Texas. He always said he hid during gunnery practice so he wouldn’t have to shoot a gun.
After his return to Tube City, Murray never left again. He boasted that he spent eighty-four years at “the Store” up until three weeks prior to his death. He began as a “shlepper” and moved to bookkeeper and office manager and then onto his ultimate role as senior partner.
Murray loved classic American cars and his knowledge was unsurpassed. Friends and family knew that Murray’s house was the first visit after purchasing a new car. It was also known that if anyone would forget their car from the past, he would fill in the blanks.
He was an avid reader of obituaries, scanning them first to make sure his name was not in them.
Murray was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel from birth until the Temple’s closing in 2025. Though he never had an official title, everyone knew to ask him for any type of assistance needed.
For the past few years, Murray volunteered at McKeesport Candy Company as the “Master Shredder.” It was well documented that he burned through sixteen shredders due to his diligence.
His family life was his first and most enduring love. He was the husband of the late Florence Lebowitz Siegel for fifty-five years. She was his best friend and the love of his life. He missed her everyday and wished her “good Shabbos” every Friday.
He is survived by his children, Alan (Nadine Russ) Siegel of Buffalo, NY; daughter, Denise Siegel Lederman of Monroeville, PA; grandsons, Craig Lederman; and Mathew (Emily Gnatt) Lederman; and great-granddaughter, making the fourth generation, Eloise Fiona Lederman; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Murray is preceded in death by his siblings, Jack (Lillian) Siegel; David (Bertha) Siegel; and Lilyan (Abe) Cohen.
The family would like to thank his nighttime caregivers, Rosa; Iona; Shawn; Stephanie and Kevin; who lovingly watched over him, answering all his needs, large and small.
He will be missed by many and was loved by all.
Murray always said “I’ve had the best ride ever. No one has had a ride like mine.”
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Temple B'Nai Israel Cemetery, 731 Center Street, Versailles, PA 15132. Arrangements are being cared for by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).
Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Murray’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
He began his career at Tube City Novelty Company at age eighteen. His only absence from the business occurred when he served in the U.S. Navy for thirty-two months as a storekeeper first class aboard the USS Texas. He always said he hid during gunnery practice so he wouldn’t have to shoot a gun.
After his return to Tube City, Murray never left again. He boasted that he spent eighty-four years at “the Store” up until three weeks prior to his death. He began as a “shlepper” and moved to bookkeeper and office manager and then onto his ultimate role as senior partner.
Murray loved classic American cars and his knowledge was unsurpassed. Friends and family knew that Murray’s house was the first visit after purchasing a new car. It was also known that if anyone would forget their car from the past, he would fill in the blanks.
He was an avid reader of obituaries, scanning them first to make sure his name was not in them.
Murray was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel from birth until the Temple’s closing in 2025. Though he never had an official title, everyone knew to ask him for any type of assistance needed.
For the past few years, Murray volunteered at McKeesport Candy Company as the “Master Shredder.” It was well documented that he burned through sixteen shredders due to his diligence.
His family life was his first and most enduring love. He was the husband of the late Florence Lebowitz Siegel for fifty-five years. She was his best friend and the love of his life. He missed her everyday and wished her “good Shabbos” every Friday.
He is survived by his children, Alan (Nadine Russ) Siegel of Buffalo, NY; daughter, Denise Siegel Lederman of Monroeville, PA; grandsons, Craig Lederman; and Mathew (Emily Gnatt) Lederman; and great-granddaughter, making the fourth generation, Eloise Fiona Lederman; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Murray is preceded in death by his siblings, Jack (Lillian) Siegel; David (Bertha) Siegel; and Lilyan (Abe) Cohen.
The family would like to thank his nighttime caregivers, Rosa; Iona; Shawn; Stephanie and Kevin; who lovingly watched over him, answering all his needs, large and small.
He will be missed by many and was loved by all.
Murray always said “I’ve had the best ride ever. No one has had a ride like mine.”
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Temple B'Nai Israel Cemetery, 731 Center Street, Versailles, PA 15132. Arrangements are being cared for by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).
Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Murray’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
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