Marcy Lynn Carrai

Marcy Lynn Carrai of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on June 9th, 1958, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Emil Gerald and Jean Louise (Reed) Carrai. Marcy was a 1976 graduate of Valley High School and earned a duel Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a Master of Science degree in Administration in Higher Education from Duquesne University. She also completed coursework at Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) earning Web Design and Web Publishing certificates. She was a multi-year recipient of the WCCC Foundation and Career Technology Scholarship, as well as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honorary Society. Early in her professional career, Marcy was employed as a Teen Counselor for several Pittsburgh-based youth originations. She also worked as a Site Coordinator for Waynesburg University at the Monroeville Education Center. While at Waynesburg University, she served as an M.B.A. Student Advisor. As a member of the university's faculty, she taught computer technology courses to nursing students. Most recently, she was employed with Westmoreland County Community College's Learning Center as a Computer Technology Tutor. Some of her hobbies and interests included animal rescue, ancestry research, musical theater, graphic design, reading mystery novels, music, movies, attending concerts and plays, traveling, dancing, writing poetry, photography, watching NFL football and cooking shows, flower arranging, and spending time with her family. Marcy is best remembered for her tremendous drumming talents; she was a long-time performer in area musical groups. She was named to the Purdue University All-American Hall of Fame Honors Band. Marcy was also a talented calligrapher and an award-winning photography exhibitor. Some of her photographs have been displayed at the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival in Kittanning. Marcy is lovingly remembered by her brother Mark G. Carrai of Lower Burrell, and her sister, Marlene J. (Michael) Petro of Apollo. She is also survived by her niece, Gabriella Rose Petro of Owings Mills, MD; her nephew, Zachary Michael Petro of Pittsburgh; and her nephew and godson, Daniel John-Reed Petro of Apollo. She is also survived by her adoring cat, Sweet Pea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister Marlinda R. Carrai in 2014; paternal grandparents, Peter A. Carrai and Emma M. (Maltinti) Carrai; maternal grandparents, Ray M. Reed and Edna C. (Shuey) Reed; her dog, Spencer, and cat, Winston. Cremation services are entrusted to Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Blawnox. No funeral services are scheduled; however, a catered Celebration of Life gathering to honor Marcy's memory is planned for Saturday, June 10th, at Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Rd., Apollo, PA; PAV #5, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to share in this celebration is welcome. Details will be posted on Marcy's Facebook page, as well as on her sister's Facebook page under the name of Mar Petro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Marcy's name to Animal Protectors of New Kensington.

Marcy Lynn Carrai

June 9, 1958 - April 26, 2023