LaBelle Murtha Obituary

LaBelle Carolina Murtha

Feb 18, 1941 - Aug 4, 2023

Norwalk

LaBelle C. Murtha, 82, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Manhattan, New York, to Harry and Florence (Johnson) Murtha Sr. She graduated from Atlantic Highlands High School in New Jersey and moved to Ohio in 1971 to pursue singing opportunities.

LaBelle was musically inclined and incredibly talented. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, singing, and performing concerts for others. Blind from birth, she lived a remarkably independent life. She was a member of Milan Friends Church, where she played piano and organ. LaBelle served as Treasurer of Firelands Society for the Blind, Secretary of the Huron County Welfare Advisory Board, and was a longtime volunteer with Abigail Ministries.

LaBelle is survived by her brother, Harry (Patricia) Murtha of New Jersey; nephews, Harry B. (Melissa) Murtha III and Daniel (Angela) Murtha; eight great-nephews and great-nieces; and close friends, Danny (Nancy) Levy of Norwalk and Larry (Joanne) Lepard of Norwalk.

LaBelle was preceded in death by her parents; and close friend, Betty Jean Nims.

Visitation for family and friends will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, until the time of LaBelle's service at 12 p.m. at Milan Friends Church, 2018 Mason Rd. East, Milan, Ohio, 44846. LaBelle will be laid to rest privately at Shoreland Memorial Cemetery in New Jersey.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Milan Friends Church (address above).

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.