Virginia R Starr
August 1, 1920 ~ August 25, 2008
Virginia R. Starr, 88, of Weirton, WV died Monday August 25, 2008, at the Weirton Geriatric Center.
Virginia was born on August 1, 1920, in McDonald, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Simone Gosseaux Hale. She was also preceded in death by her husband George H. Starr in 1975; her grandson, Robert S. Starr; her sister and brother in law Lorraine and James Bailey.
Virginia retired from the Hancock County Board of Education, where she was the Weir High School secretary for 22 years.
She was a member of the Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class; Hancock County Retired School Employees; life member of the Weirton Heights Elementary School PTA; four seasons' senior citizens.
Virginia is survived by her three sons, David H and Johanna Starr , George M and Linda Starr all of Weirton, Robert A. and Rhonda Starr of Prattsville, AR; her two daughters, Patricia and Donald MacLachlan, Kathy and Bill McDiffitt all of Weirton; her two sisters, Simone and Charles Frankenfield of Weirton, WV and Desiree' and Harold Daugherty of Lancaster, PA; her brother, Frank D and Dottie Hale of Lorton, VA; her grandchildren, Renee' (Greg) Salkovich, David M. (Amy) Starr, Cody Starr, Cynthia MacLachlan, Adam and Desiree McDiffitt, Michael and Christopher Starr; her step grandchildren, Gary (Timmie) Battista, Thomas (Angela) Battista, David, Aaron and Nicholas Hunt; eight great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, where services will be held 11 AM Thursday with Rev. William C. Stout presiding .
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association 1299 Pineview Drive Suite 3 Morgantown, WV 26505
Dear David and Joie, We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. At 88 she certainly had a full life and we’re sure she had wonderful memories to hold onto. Keep her memory alive by pictures and talking about her life. May you be blessed by the memory of her always. Love to you both. Barbara and Jon
FAMILY OF VIRGINIA, I WORKED WITH VIRGINIA AND TAUGHT SOME OF HER KIDS SWIMMING. ALL THE HALES WERE GREAT PEOPLE. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR ME AT WEIR HIGH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. WITH MY LOVE JERRY HAMILL
Dave,Patty,George,Kathy&Bobby, I am so sorry about Mom Starr.I just want all of you to know that even though I am not there,that I am thinking very much about all of you and what you are going through.Mom Starr was a great woman.She was the best to everyone.She was a kind & loving person.I remember when she came to the Geriatric,they ask her do you know who this is?She said why yes,that’s Mary Lee I just cried & laughed.She was great to my boys &I and that is something I will never forget.I will always call her mom.My thoughts&prayers are with all of you there.Love,Mary lee
Dave, Renee, David and family; Oh how the memories come flying back in these times, I am so sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Love Dee
I am sorry to hear of Ms.Starr passing away. I have very fond memories of her. She was a wonderful and funny lady! I will always remember her helping me, at Weir High, stay out of trouble. She was a dear person to me.
To the family of Virginia R. Starr, Sincere and deepest sympathy during the time of the loss of your mother. Ken and Darla (Cookie)Ogle
To the family of Virginia R. Starr, Sincere and deepest sympathy during the time of the loss of your mother. Ken and Darla (Cookie)Ogle
To the family of Virginia R. Starr, Sincere and deepest sympathy during the time of the loss of your mother. Ken and Darla (Cookie)Ogle
My dear cousins, How lucky we are to be a part of the Hale family. Pappy and Grammy couldn’t have produced better parents for any of us. I’m glad you were blessed with 88 wonderful years with Aunt Ginny. My fondest memories of her will be her sense of humor, kind words and the bond between her and my mom. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya’ cous’
David and Joie, Sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. Thoughts of the memories are important, be at peace! Bob Kelley
Sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. My mother, Nancy Tournay, always considered Ginny her friend. She will be missed.
Dave and Joie, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. I remember her from Memorial Baptist Church, and I’m sure you will miss her greatly. My mom passed away five years ago today, so I am saddened twice on this occasion. My best to you, and hope to see you soon in Weirton. Tom
Sincere Condolences to Mrs. Starr’s family. I knew her from Weir High School but she also lived across the street from My grandmother Willa Cole. Grandma always thought a lot of her, and missed her terribly after she moved out. God Bless your family.
Renee, Justin, Josh, Jacob and Jared, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandmother/ Great-grandmother. Your family is in our prayers. Rachel, Hunter, Miranda & Alexandra Salkovick
To all of you, Tim and I are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Starr’s passing. Our families have known each other for so many years and your mom, grandmother and great grandmother was such a wonderful woman and always full of life. We are so sorry we could not come to pay our respects and we will keep all of you in our prayers. Always, Tim and Ange
Hey grandma its chris just wanted to tell u how sorry I am that I couldn’t make it to u when u needed me the most. I know u r with robert an u guys r watchin over all of us. I love you so much.