Photo courtesy of Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes - Newark
Dresden, Ohio
Feb 19, 1930 – Feb 26, 2017 (Age 87)
A Celebration of Life Service for Virginia Ruth Rader, 87 of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth Street, Newark with Rev. Barbara Sholis and Rev. Steve Rath officiating. Burial will be in Shauk Cemetery, Johnsville.
Virginia died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at SharonBrooke, Newark. She was born February 19, 1930 in East Liverpool to the late Ernest and Alberta (Shay) Gooding.
A 1947 graduate of Crafton High School in Pittsburgh, PA, she worked as a secretary for 2 years at American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corp in Pittsburgh. She graduated from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 1952; attended Asbury College, Wilmore, KY from 1952-53 where she met her husband, Rev. Charles A. Rader. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Lexington, KY, Van Wert, OH and Sidney, OH. Virginia was privileged to be in partnership with her husband in his 41 years of full-time pastoral ministry in various churches in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. After her husband retired in 1997 from Neal Avenue United Methodist Church she continued to serve alongside him for 10 additional years of ministry when he was part-time Visitation Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Newark. Virginia and Charles moved to SharonBrooke in 2015. She enjoyed writing, reading and gardening. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Newark.
Survivors include her loving husband, Rev. Charles A. Rader, whom she married June 6, 1953; children, Karen Rader of Springfield, OH, David (Rebecca) Rader of Gahanna, OH, Cheryl Carter of Piqua, OH and James Brian (Patricia) Rader of Newark, OH; grandchildren, Keith Rader, Megan Rader, Matthew Rader, Emily Rader and Joy Rader; a brother, Robert (Nola) Gooding; sisters in-law, Miriam Rader, Sandra Rader; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son in-law, Wendell Carter; five brothers in-law and five sisters in-law.
Friends and family may visit 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at VENSIL & CHUTE FUNERAL HOME, 1850 W. Main St., Newark; and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth St., P.O. Box 729, Newark, OH 43058-0729.
Many blessings for the Radar family at the loss of "Mom." You are all in my prayers for comfort and strength.
Clare Rivera
March 04, 2017 | Grapevine, TX
Dearest Charles,
So saddened by your loss of a wonderful wife and helpmate, confidante and blessing. Virginia was a role model for all those in our church of how a Christian gives strength through a calming presence. Unable to gather with you in celebrating her remarkable life in Christ and Christ in her life but our prayers are with you in the days ahead. She has reached the end of her journey and is where she was headed. Peace be with you as it is with her. Terry and Joyce Priest
Terry Priest
March 03, 2017 | Johnstown, OH
Our deepest sympathy to Charles and family on the loss of your wife and mother, Virginia.
From LaDonna Fuhrer and Darrell and Marlene Rader.
LaDonna Fuhrer
March 03, 2017 | Lexington, OH
We were very saddened to hear of Virginia's passing. She was a sweet, caring person and we were fortunate to have had the privilege of knowing her. Our sympathy to Charles and her family.
George & Rhoda Hreha
Rhoda Hreha
March 02, 2017 | Alexandria, OH
We want to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, the William Fish family (William, Grace & Cindy)
Cindy Fish
March 02, 2017 | Heath, OH
In loving memory of a very caring woman who will be missed very much. My dad spoke very highly of Mr. & Mrs.Rader. I was glad to meet them and to get to know there family. God bless all of you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nilesh Thakore
March 02, 2017 | Brooklyn, NY
In loving memory of a very nice lady. We you be missed. RIP
John Ordaz
March 02, 2017 | New Albany, OH
Such a sweet, loving lady. Not once did I ever hear anything but positive and loving thoughts from her mouth. What a wonderful example and role model for what Christian life is all about. The world is a sadder place with your absence.
Wes Leath
March 02, 2017 | Westerville, OH | Friend
Virginia was a beautiful woman and a blessing at our church. We are in IOWA so won't be able to attend.
Cindi Reeves
March 01, 2017 | Johnstown, OH | Friend