Obituary of Anita Luz McGrail

Anita L. McGrail (Anna) passed away on January 27, 2016, after a long illness. As in life, she was surrounded by love, family, and the thoughts and prayers of her many friends. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Jack, and their children Linda, Terry, Sharon (Mike) Greiner, Jackie, Susan and Michael (Christine). Anna was graced by grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jennifer, Joseph, Shawn, Ryan, John, Victoria, Cara, Jack and Elizabeth; Daniel, Caitlin and Taylor. She is also survived by her brother Joseph Lucero and sister Connie Porto. Anna was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ventura Lucero. A dedicated military wife and mother, Anna retired from the Social Security Administration. Anna truly loved her years playing the piano at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. She enjoyed dance, doll collecting and found her calling in her volunteer work at St. Vincent de Paul. Jack will remember Anna for having the biggest heart and soul he ever knew. Friends will be received from 6 until 9 p.m., on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College. Anna's life will be celebrated at a mass at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College with the Reverend Neil Dadey officiating. Burial will be in Boalsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gabriel Project, 2398 Harvest Ridge Dr. State College PA 16803 or to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, 526 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.