Elinor D. (Jagow) Murtaugh

Elinor D. (nee Jagow) Murtaugh, 95, formerly of 81st Street, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, following a brief illness.  Born on October 18, 1919 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Wienke) Jagow.  

Mrs. Murtaugh was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY.  Elinor attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  For 42 years, she was employed by the Carborundum Company.  Mrs. Murtaugh was a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.  Elinor enjoyed traveling and going to lunch with her friends.  Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

Mrs. Murtaugh was predeceased by her husband, William Murtaugh on April 8, 1975 and four brothers, Howard, Edward, Clarence (Dorothy of Niagara Falls, NY) and Harold Jagow.  Elinor is survived by nieces and nephews, Ronald (Linda) Jagow, James Jagow, Beverly (Joseph) Scalzo, Barbara (Daniel) LaBernardo, Robert Jagow, Richard (Rosalind) Jagow and Nancy (Donald) Olivero and many other nieces, nephews great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.  

Private visitation and funeral services will be held in Our Savior Lutheran Church.  Private interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or to Our Lady of Peace, 5285 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY 14092.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007).  Please visit www.ottoredanz.com