Robert Paul Murta

Robert Paul Murta, 76, of Lucasville, died, Tues., Jan. 10, 2012, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Donavon and Jennie Vernier Murta. Robert is survived by three sons, Robert Murta of Portsmouth, Douglas Murta of S.C., Richard Murta of HI; two daughters, Teresa Blair of New Boston, Brenda Mixson of Wheelersburg; two brothers, Russell Murta of Sciotoville, Fredrick Murta of Circleville; four sisters, Ruth Stir of Niceville, FL, Thelma Murta of Wheelersburg, Helen Rayburn and Evelyn Conley both of Lucasville; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Burchett, a brother, William Murta, and a sister, Dorothy Hatfield. Services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston with Pastor Mark Bales officiating. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 pm and one hour prior to the service on Friday. On-line condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.