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Virginia Marie Schillawski
1949 - 2025
BORN
1949
DIED
2025
Virginia Schillawski Obituary
February 12, 1949 - June 19, 2025
Virginia "Ginger" Schillawski 1949-2025. Ginger, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 19th at the age of 76.
Born in Orwell, Pa on February 12, 1949. Ginger was the second of nine children born to David and Sarah Monell. Ginger will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and strength. She dedicated her life to her family. She was a mother, dairy farmer and salesperson. Ginger was also an avid flower gardener, quilter and a talented baker. She always had ginger snap cookies on hand for family and friends.
Ginger is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Edmund G. Schillawski. By her children, David Schillawski, Thomas (Daisy) Schillawski, Christine (Steven) Girmus, and BryanSchillawski. By her grandchildren, Edmund (Alexis) Girmus, Kathryn (Ryan) Hulbert, Erica (Will) Firglewski, Lauren (Ray) Wade, Maverick Schillawski, and Yasmine Schillawski. By her great grandchildren Violet Artiga and William Firglewski. She is also survived by her brother, sisters, cousins, and many nieces, and nephews. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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Carol (Phelps) Turnbull - Class of 1967
July 5, 2025
Remembering a friend and fellow athlete during our school years at CMCS.
Prayers for Ginger's family and friends.
Michael Chapman
July 5, 2025
I will always remember Ginger's great attitude and smile. As a classmate from beginning to graduation she provided a great example of what positive thinking can accomplish. My sincere condolence's to her family.
Michael H. Chapman--Class of 1967
Lisa Smithler
July 4, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Connie McGarr
June 29, 2025
To all of Ginny's family,
We will always remember her smiling face and great laugh. Please accept the
sympathy from all our family.
Dan and Connie McGarr
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