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Virginia L. Irwin
1938 - 2025
BORN
1938
DIED
2025
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113 North Third Street
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Virginia Irwin Obituary
Born Feb. 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lois (Lingle) Sayers.
Mrs. Irwin had been employed by Riverside Market, Shoe Fly, and also worked in the cafeteria at the Clearfield Alliance Christian School. She was also a dialysis van driver for Community Action.
She was a member of Community Baptist Church in Curwensville.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy. She liked going to yard sales and doing puzzles. She also enjoyed cooking for her family.
Mrs. Irwin is survived by two children, Jay Irwin Jr. and wife Elisabeth of Curwensville, and Dawn Hockenburry and husband Pastor David of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren, Ezekiel and wife Kara, Dylan, Chelsea, Abigale, and Savannah Irwin, Kendra Hamlett, and Caitlin and Ashton Hockenburry; five great grandchildren, Brayden, Kiel, Lelianna, Luna, and Sophia; and a sister Donna Maines of West Decatur.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jay Irwin Sr.; two daughters, Cynthia and Lori; a granddaughter, Kylee; and a great grandson, Andrew.
Honoring Mrs. Irwin's wishes, all services will be private. A graveside service, officiated by Pastor David Hockenburry, will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in the Shawville Cemetery.
Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to charity of the donors choice.
To sign the online guestbook, visit beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
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Ashton
November 10, 2025
Ashton
November 10, 2025
I will always remember and cherish the many memories I have with Mema. I remember spending the night with Mema and Pappy at least once a week. I remember going to their house and them having ice cream that I was welcome to anytime and when my parents weren't there, they'd let me have as much as I wanted. I remember going to yard sales with Mema and the weekly trip to the Dollar Tree with Mema and Pappy. Sunday dinner was always a highlight growing up too. We'd go over every Sunday afternoon after church and share a meal as a family. Something I will remember is every Christmas Eve they'd give us gifts. And since there were quite a few grandkids, they'd give us things they'd find at yard sales as well as new items that they knew we would like. None of us ever minded that our gifts weren't all brand new. It was the thoughtfulness and the love they'd show toward us kids that counted. And lastly, I will never forget getting the privilege of spending the final months and days with Mema. I count it an honor that I got to be one of those who cared for her. Whether it was combing her hair, painting her finger nails, giving her a drink, being there to encourage and help her eat, spending the night with her at the rehab, or holding her hand, those are memories I'll always cherish in my heart! Mema meant so much to me and I will miss her dearly!
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