Virginia C. Holtz

Virginia C. Holtz obituary

Virginia C. Holtz

Virginia Holtz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dierna Funeral Home - Rochester on Mar. 29, 2026.
Virginia C. Holtz

Passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2026, at 94.

Predeceased by her husband Robert Holtz; daughter Cherrie; son Gary; and siblings Raymond Howard, Joanne Trussel, and Eugene Howard.

Survived by her loving daughter Kathleen (William) Heinsler, and son Michael Holtz; grandchildren Kimberly (Michael)Rieger, Eric (Nicole) Heinsler, Ken Holtz, Tiffany (Jeremy) Glen, Jessica Holtz, Brittany (Brandon) Apsey, and Justin Holtz; great-grandchildren Michael (Mandie Leckinger) Rieger, Kevin (Kaitlyn) Rieger, Nathan (Maggie Metcalf) Heinsler, Lucas (Olivia Vangelov) Heinsler; great-great-granddaughters Olivia & Ellie Rieger; sisters Mary Lou Pelcher and Margaret (Bob) Weiland; brothers Vernon Howard, Daniel Howard, Patrick Howard; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ginny was a lover of life. She loved shopping, angels, a good Manhattan, and was always the life of the party.

Services will be held privately.

"Gone from my sight, but never from my heart."

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