Lisa (Murphy) Crum passed away Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 12th, 1959, in Uniontown, Pa, the daughter of Catherine Boone Murphy and Joseph “Jack” Murphy. She was a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School, where she met her lifelong best friend Mona (Moyer) Collins and the love of her life, husband Joe Crum. Together they spent 48 wonderful years, filled with laughter (and bouts of driving each other crazy- in a loving way). They had two daughters: Amanda (the serious one who takes after her mother) and Emily (who never misses an opportunity to make a joke, like her father.) She went by many names - Buttons, LJ, Lil Lis - but her favorite one was GiGi. The most amazing, selfless mother became the proudest, most loving GiGi to her grandson Murphy, who carries on her name.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, her father and mother in law Jack and Wanda Crum, sister Patty, brother Mark and brother in law Norbert.

Left to tell legendary tales of our favorite lady are husband Joe, daughters Amanda (Marty) Boyer and Emily (Craig) Trippett. Sisters Becky (Jim) O’Neil, Sara Boskovich, Beth (John) Saluga, brother George (Sherry) Kuhta, Susie Kuhta, Keith Vetter, sister in law Sandy Krantz, brother in law John (Pam) Crum and their families. Last, but never least, was her Murph, who she loved more than anything or anyone. We all knew he was her favorite out of this whole crew (or at least that’s what Emily allowed him to believe). And he loved her that much right back.

The family would like to thank Jeanne Zavatchen, Toni Smitley, Lori DiCenzo, Jodi Johnson, Megan Raymond, Kris Taylor, Connor Wingrove, Theresa Cole, Dr Scott, Dr Wallace and the rest of the admin/district staff, teachers and, of course, her Life Skills buddies who made her love her job. You are another family and we appreciate you all so much.

Additionally, many thanks to the MICU /Palliative Care nurses, doctors, NPs, and oncologists of Ruby Memorial for the outstanding care, and making the hardest days of our lives as easy to navigate as possible under incredibly painful circumstances.

Visitation at Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Further Visitation on Tuesday at Cove Run Free Methodist Church, 345 Yauger Hollow Rd, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 from 10-11AM at which time a funeral service will be held in the church. Interment will be in Cove Run Free Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you spend time with your family. Go to dinner, see a movie. Tell the people who matter they matter. And in honor of our mom, get home safe and remember to lock your doors.

If you’d like to show support, donate to Everett’s Advocates Team for the Pittsburgh BuddyWalk,Team Ian Charities, or The Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com