Obituaries
Virginia G. Dougherty, 88
Virginia G. Dougherty, 88, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Throop, PA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Cecelia Walsh Gallagher.
Virginia was the wife of Daniel D. Dougherty and they would have been married 61 years in June.
She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Surviving besides her husband are four children: Patricia wife of William Jones, Lancaster, Deborah wife of Richard Schiebel, Dublin, Ohio, Teri, Maryland, and Dana wife of Christopher Myers, Lancaster. GinGin had ten grandchildren: Rick Becker, Caitlin (Bryan Burch), Danny, Erin and R.C. Schiebel, Christopher, Michael, Daniel, Meghan and Courtney Myers and a great grandchild, Rory Burch. She is survived by a sister, June Gallagher, and many nieces and nephews
Virginia was preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen and a sister, Margaret Whitman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6-8:00PM with the Rosary recited at 7:30PM. There will be a calling time at the church on Tuesday from 10-11:00AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Virginia’s memory to The Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1864 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send on line condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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My heart and Prayers go out to the Family. Aunt Virginia was one of the sweetest ladies you ever wanted to meet and she will be missed deeply.
I will miss her at all of our Family gatherings especially St. Patty’s day.
Just know that she is with the Lord and with all of our Loved ones in heaven.
With all my Love,
Christine
Dan,you are in my thoughts and prayers its going to be very hard Dan,its very hard for me but time will heal. Sorry I will not be able to attend the services I,am getting ready for back surgery,Keep in touch
A; Ranzinger
Dear Petey and family,
Our family’s hearts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your mother. We hope that you find peace and comfort during these difficult days.
Love, The Wilson family (Sharon, Steve, Chelsea, and Sammy)
Dear Mr. Dougherty, June, and family,
I will miss Mrs. Dougherty! In childhood, she was one of the ‘other Moms’ on the block who took good care of me, whenever I darkened the Dougherty door to play or to hang out with your family. In current time, to seeing her walking into Mass at SJN, on the arm of Mr. Dougherty, was a great testimony to me of faithfulness. She did not let frailty nor ill health keep her down. Your family’s wonderful caring and support of her in these last months and years was such an incredible witness as well.
I last saw and talked with Mrs. D only a few weeks ago. She was still thinking of others as she asked of my own mother’s health. I told her then, and I promise now, that I always send prayers, every night, to the ‘light in the window’ of the Dougherty home, just two doors away, as I close up the O’Neill home for the night. Peace to you all, my dear neighbors. We now have a new Angel on whom to call!
With deepest sympathy,
Peg (and Kitty) O’Neill
We send our deepest sympathy to all. May God hold her in his arms.
Love,
Bill and Vicky Quinn and Family
Dear Mr. Dougherty and family, I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Dougherty’s death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sally FitzGerald Mika
Dear Petey,
I was so sorry to read that you had lost your mother! I wish I could have attended the service today. I understand only too well how difficult it is to have a parent die. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope in time the memories of your mother will bring you comfort.
Always,
Pam (Garrett) Young
Petey and family,
Hi Petey. I was so sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I remember that she always made us feel welcome at your house ! I guess having all girls helped her to prepare for a house full of teenage girls !!
Love ya,
Dolores Strickler Stine