Virginia M. Shortall

Virginia M. Shortall, 85, of Quakertown, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Born on September 7, 1940, in Philadelphia, she was the oldest of five children of the late Samuel and Mary Ann (Everts) Crossley.

While growing up in Philadelphia, she attended Little Flower Catholic School.

Virginia found joy in reading, embroidery, and traveling via cruise ship. In her younger years, she enjoyed roller skating, and dancing—she was even on American Band Stand. Above all, though, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: William F. Shortall, who passed away in 1997; a daughter: Annmarie Bennett; a brother: Samuel Crossley; and a brother-in-law: William Heinz.

Virginia will be lovingly remembered by her children: Theresa Arnold (Steven Arnold), Matthew Shortall, Mary Shortall (Tom Bancroft), and Elizabeth Shortall (Siggi Jónsson); grandchildren: Brandi Schwager (Christopher Schwager), Nicole Arnold (Oscar Molina), Sean Arnold, Bryan Arnold, Carrie Shortall, Matthew Shortall, Erin Mattson (Bryce Mattson), Kenneth Shortall, and Arna Sigurdardóttir; great-grandchildren: Brianna Schwager (Drew Gensimore), Lily Schwager, and William Shortall; and her siblings: Marylou Heinz, Thomas Crossley (Debbie Crossley), and Cherie Crossley.

A private graveside service will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.