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William C. Murray, of Greensburg, passed on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the age of 68. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., to parents William Murray and Olga Ezyk, Bill moved to Western Pennsylvania at an early age, grew up in the New Kensington area and eventually graduated from Ken High School in 1960. Bill married Gail (Solomon) Murray, who passed in 1995, and together had two sons, Bill (43) and Ryan (34). Bill went on to marry Michele Essey Murray in October 1999, and together became the center of the Murray family. Michele was at his side at the time of his passing. Bill was an accomplished businessman. He owned and operated Century Medical Systems, which provided X-ray services to doctors and hospitals in the tri-state area. His work in this field earned him numerous awards and accolades within the medical and business communities. He was an avid drummer and baseball player in school and carried those passions with him to this very day. Bill marched with several drum and bugle corps throughout his life and was a well respected musician and composer within that community. He was often invited to play as a guest drummer with some of the most prestigious drum and bugle corps in the nation. His other passions included model railroading, amassing quite the collection of Lionel trains over the years. His other passion -- his twin grandchildren, Cailyn and Aidan (9). He is survived by his wife, Michele Essey Murray, his sons, William and Ryan, and his grandchildren, Cailyn and Aidan. He is also survived by his brother, Tim, his sister, Bonnie, and brother-in-law, George Stanley. He was especially proud of his extended family including his daughters-in-law, Amy (Tufts) Murray and Kathy Stokes. Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the COSHEY-NICHOLSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. Memorial prayers were held at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Morning prayers will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Greensburg, with Father John Nosal officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Alvin P. Oskin Jr., supervisor, in charge of arrangements.

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