Virginia Blocker

1928 - 2015

Blocker, Virginia Virginia T. Blocker lost her battle to cancer Easter afternoon, April 5th at home surrounded by many members of her family who loved her. She was 86 years young. She was born on August 30,1928 and raised in Connecticut. She attended the University of Connecticut where she received her degree in nursing. She later furthered her education by earning her Master's Degree in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. She raised 4 beautiful children and positively influenced the lives of her 4 stepchildren. A resident of Bethlehem for the past 22 years with her husband Cecil. She was a dedicated volunteer with many local agencies as well as at her church. She is a recent recipient of the award for Outstanding Senior of Northampton County. Survivors: She is survived by her husband Cecil, daughters Leslie Ford, Mary Kershaw and her husband Ike, Kitty Riegler and her husband John, and her son Russell Weyls and his wife Carrie. Her step-daughters, Debbie, Vickie and Jackie and step-son Craig. Between them there are 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley 424 Center Street Bethlehem on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3:00 PM. Funeral arrangements are by the John F. Herron Funeral Home and Herron Crematory in Bethlehem. Contributions: In her memory, contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels.