Debra J. (Murray) Kopec

Debra J. (Murray) Kopec, 64 of Grindstone, PA passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 24, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1959, in Brownsville PA a daughter of the late Norman and Mildred (McNatt) Murray.

Debi was employed at Gee Bee Department store, Tobacco World, and the Intermediate Unit 1. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Apostle and Prophet Ministry in Juniata, PA

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Ashley Kopec; brothers: Norman Paes-Murray Jr. and Ronald Paes; sisters: Roberta (Paul Jr.) Bizik, Marlene Rapchak, and Darlene Androsky; brothers in law: Edward Kopec Jr and Regis Kopec.

Debi is survived by her husband, Mark Kopec; father-in-law Edward Kopec; brothers: Thomas (Joann) Murray and Terry (Fern) Murray; brothers in law Andrew Rapchak and Vincent (Pat) Kopec; sisters in law Linda Paes, Paula (Jack) Williams, Anita Mullins; aunt Sylvia Hill along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Debra’s family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Kish Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., 19 Legion Street, Republic, PA and Saturday July 29, 2023, from 10 am to 11 am The Hour of Service with Rev. Ronald Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA.