Bishop George Murry was ushered into the Cathedral with students serving as pallbearers. A nearly 90-minute funeral mass celebrated the life of Bishop Murry and his 13 years as the fifth Bishop of the Youngstown Diocese. 

The solemn celebration of Bishop George Murry's life was limited to clergy, family and close friends due to the coronavirus on Friday. Bishops from around Ohio attended, including the Arch Bishop of Cincinnati.

Reverend Monsignor Robert Siffron spoke of how Bishop Murry had touched so many lives over his years of service in Youngstown.

"All of you who knew him, I invite you to consider how his voice of Christ echoed in Bishop Murry's life and his ministry and how it has spoken to you."

The Monsignor said Bishop Murry was passionate about Catholic education and cherished every opportunity to be with young people.

"He genuinely enjoyed their company. That infectious smile and laugh so many of us knew so well," Siffron said. "A smile that could light up a room was particularly joy-filled when he was with young people. He loved them and they knew it."

Siffron also noted that among his many assignments with the conference of Bishops, Bishop Murry was pleased to serve as Chair of the Committee against racism.

"He wanted the Catholic Church here in America to assist in the transformation and renewal of society, ridding us of this deadly scourge."