Obituary for Lucy A. Moryken (Espigh)
Lucy A. (Espigh) Moryken, 70, of Boalsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 20, 2023 at her home with her family by her side, after a long battle with ALS during which she demonstrated strength, dignity, and grace.
She was born December 9, 1952 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Jerome and Maureen (Shultzaberger) Espigh. She married John M. Moryken on July 28, 1973.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years; her daughter, Sarah (Chris) of Bellefonte; a sister, Linda (Clark) Hammaker of Middletown; a brother, Jerome (Barbara) Espigh, Jr. of Midlothian, Va.; nieces and nephews; and a great niece and great nephew.
Lucy was a graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School, Class of 1970, and she attended LaRoche College.
Her happiest times were spent as a mother, being hostess at gatherings with family and friends, and folk-art crafting. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers at their Scotch Valley home in Hollidaysburg and caring for her pets. She especially loved time at home and while traveling with John and Sarah.
Lucy will always be remembered as gracious and compassionate and will be dearly missed by many.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11am, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Janie McElwee-Smith officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
Memorial donations in Lucy’s name may be made to Central Penna. Humane Society, Altoona; or The ALS Association (als.org) earmarked for research.
She was born December 9, 1952 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Jerome and Maureen (Shultzaberger) Espigh. She married John M. Moryken on July 28, 1973.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years; her daughter, Sarah (Chris) of Bellefonte; a sister, Linda (Clark) Hammaker of Middletown; a brother, Jerome (Barbara) Espigh, Jr. of Midlothian, Va.; nieces and nephews; and a great niece and great nephew.
Lucy was a graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School, Class of 1970, and she attended LaRoche College.
Her happiest times were spent as a mother, being hostess at gatherings with family and friends, and folk-art crafting. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers at their Scotch Valley home in Hollidaysburg and caring for her pets. She especially loved time at home and while traveling with John and Sarah.
Lucy will always be remembered as gracious and compassionate and will be dearly missed by many.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11am, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Janie McElwee-Smith officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
Memorial donations in Lucy’s name may be made to Central Penna. Humane Society, Altoona; or The ALS Association (als.org) earmarked for research.