Virginia was the daughter of Howard and Alta Winters McNinch. She was the oldest child, having four younger brothers: Neil, Dale, Robert Leslie, and Tim. When Virginia was 16, she was stricken with polio and had to be hospitalized, including treatment in an iron lung. Her 14 year old brother Neil, had shown similar symptoms, but was diagnosed with pneumonia and died shortly before Virginia's hospitalization. Her life would never be the same. The polio was only the first of many sicknesses and ailments that would plague Virginia for her entire life.
Virginia graduated from Triadelphia High in 1953. She eloped with James Guy on May 14th, 1955 in Wheeling, WV. She was the beloved mother of Kenneth Guy, Penny Lenhart, Kimberly Wiltrout, and Patricia Armstrong. While her children were still young, Virginia and Jim moved the family to Mecca, OH in search of a better life and job prospects for Jim. Virginia lived there the remainder of her life.
Virginia was a talented pianist and played piano for Cortland First Church of God, never once accepting money. She was also the church secretary. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, and puzzles.
Virginia was affectionately known as "Mammaw" to her grandchildren. She was kind and compassionate, sensitive and big-hearted. She went out of her way to show her love to her children and grandchildren. She was taken too soon and is deeply missed by her family.
- OBITUARY -
The Tribune Chronicle
April 24, 1996
CORTLAND - Virginia M. Guy, 60, 6310 Hoagland-Blackstub Road, died from a heart attack Tuesday at 10:51 a.m. in St. Joseph Health Center-Eastland.
She was born July 15, 1935, in Wheeling, W. Va., a daughter of the late Howard and Alta McNinch, and had lived in Cortland for 30 years.
Mrs. Guy had been a secretary for several years at All Souls Cemetery.
She was a member, former pianist, organist and secretary at Cortland First Church of God and had enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.
Besides her husband, James L. Guy, whom she married May 14, 1955; she leaves a son, Kenneth of Warren; three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Penny) Lenhart, Mrs. Roger (Kim) Wiltrout and Mrs. Dean (Patty) Armstrong, all of Mecca; three brothers, Dale McNinch of Warren, Robert McNinch of Wheeling, and Tim McNinch of Mineral Ridge; and six grandchildren (Nicole, Rachael, and Wesley Wiltrout, Matthew Guy, and Derek and Ashley Armstrong).
A brother, Neil McNinch, is deceased.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Shafer-Winans Funeral Home, where the funeral will also take place 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in West Mecca Cemetery.
Material contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Virginia graduated from Triadelphia High in 1953. She eloped with James Guy on May 14th, 1955 in Wheeling, WV. She was the beloved mother of Kenneth Guy, Penny Lenhart, Kimberly Wiltrout, and Patricia Armstrong. While her children were still young, Virginia and Jim moved the family to Mecca, OH in search of a better life and job prospects for Jim. Virginia lived there the remainder of her life.
Virginia was a talented pianist and played piano for Cortland First Church of God, never once accepting money. She was also the church secretary. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, and puzzles.
Virginia was affectionately known as "Mammaw" to her grandchildren. She was kind and compassionate, sensitive and big-hearted. She went out of her way to show her love to her children and grandchildren. She was taken too soon and is deeply missed by her family.
- OBITUARY -
The Tribune Chronicle
April 24, 1996
CORTLAND - Virginia M. Guy, 60, 6310 Hoagland-Blackstub Road, died from a heart attack Tuesday at 10:51 a.m. in St. Joseph Health Center-Eastland.
She was born July 15, 1935, in Wheeling, W. Va., a daughter of the late Howard and Alta McNinch, and had lived in Cortland for 30 years.
Mrs. Guy had been a secretary for several years at All Souls Cemetery.
She was a member, former pianist, organist and secretary at Cortland First Church of God and had enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.
Besides her husband, James L. Guy, whom she married May 14, 1955; she leaves a son, Kenneth of Warren; three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Penny) Lenhart, Mrs. Roger (Kim) Wiltrout and Mrs. Dean (Patty) Armstrong, all of Mecca; three brothers, Dale McNinch of Warren, Robert McNinch of Wheeling, and Tim McNinch of Mineral Ridge; and six grandchildren (Nicole, Rachael, and Wesley Wiltrout, Matthew Guy, and Derek and Ashley Armstrong).
A brother, Neil McNinch, is deceased.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Shafer-Winans Funeral Home, where the funeral will also take place 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in West Mecca Cemetery.
Material contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Virginia was the daughter of Howard and Alta Winters McNinch. She was the oldest child, having four younger brothers: Neil, Dale, Robert Leslie, and Tim. When Virginia was 16, she was stricken with polio and had to be hospitalized, including treatment in an iron lung. Her 14 year old brother Neil, had shown similar symptoms, but was diagnosed with pneumonia and died shortly before Virginia's hospitalization. Her life would never be the same. The polio was only the first of many sicknesses and ailments that would plague Virginia for her entire life.
Virginia graduated from Triadelphia High in 1953. She eloped with James Guy on May 14th, 1955 in Wheeling, WV. She was the beloved mother of Kenneth Guy, Penny Lenhart, Kimberly Wiltrout, and Patricia Armstrong. While her children were still young, Virginia and Jim moved the family to Mecca, OH in search of a better life and job prospects for Jim. Virginia lived there the remainder of her life.
Virginia was a talented pianist and played piano for Cortland First Church of God, never once accepting money. She was also the church secretary. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, and puzzles.
Virginia was affectionately known as "Mammaw" to her grandchildren. She was kind and compassionate, sensitive and big-hearted. She went out of her way to show her love to her children and grandchildren. She was taken too soon and is deeply missed by her family.
- OBITUARY -
The Tribune Chronicle
April 24, 1996
CORTLAND - Virginia M. Guy, 60, 6310 Hoagland-Blackstub Road, died from a heart attack Tuesday at 10:51 a.m. in St. Joseph Health Center-Eastland.
She was born July 15, 1935, in Wheeling, W. Va., a daughter of the late Howard and Alta McNinch, and had lived in Cortland for 30 years.
Mrs. Guy had been a secretary for several years at All Souls Cemetery.
She was a member, former pianist, organist and secretary at Cortland First Church of God and had enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.
Besides her husband, James L. Guy, whom she married May 14, 1955; she leaves a son, Kenneth of Warren; three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Penny) Lenhart, Mrs. Roger (Kim) Wiltrout and Mrs. Dean (Patty) Armstrong, all of Mecca; three brothers, Dale McNinch of Warren, Robert McNinch of Wheeling, and Tim McNinch of Mineral Ridge; and six grandchildren (Nicole, Rachael, and Wesley Wiltrout, Matthew Guy, and Derek and Ashley Armstrong).
A brother, Neil McNinch, is deceased.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Shafer-Winans Funeral Home, where the funeral will also take place 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in West Mecca Cemetery.
Material contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Virginia graduated from Triadelphia High in 1953. She eloped with James Guy on May 14th, 1955 in Wheeling, WV. She was the beloved mother of Kenneth Guy, Penny Lenhart, Kimberly Wiltrout, and Patricia Armstrong. While her children were still young, Virginia and Jim moved the family to Mecca, OH in search of a better life and job prospects for Jim. Virginia lived there the remainder of her life.
Virginia was a talented pianist and played piano for Cortland First Church of God, never once accepting money. She was also the church secretary. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, and puzzles.
Virginia was affectionately known as "Mammaw" to her grandchildren. She was kind and compassionate, sensitive and big-hearted. She went out of her way to show her love to her children and grandchildren. She was taken too soon and is deeply missed by her family.
- OBITUARY -
The Tribune Chronicle
April 24, 1996
CORTLAND - Virginia M. Guy, 60, 6310 Hoagland-Blackstub Road, died from a heart attack Tuesday at 10:51 a.m. in St. Joseph Health Center-Eastland.
She was born July 15, 1935, in Wheeling, W. Va., a daughter of the late Howard and Alta McNinch, and had lived in Cortland for 30 years.
Mrs. Guy had been a secretary for several years at All Souls Cemetery.
She was a member, former pianist, organist and secretary at Cortland First Church of God and had enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.
Besides her husband, James L. Guy, whom she married May 14, 1955; she leaves a son, Kenneth of Warren; three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Penny) Lenhart, Mrs. Roger (Kim) Wiltrout and Mrs. Dean (Patty) Armstrong, all of Mecca; three brothers, Dale McNinch of Warren, Robert McNinch of Wheeling, and Tim McNinch of Mineral Ridge; and six grandchildren (Nicole, Rachael, and Wesley Wiltrout, Matthew Guy, and Derek and Ashley Armstrong).
A brother, Neil McNinch, is deceased.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Shafer-Winans Funeral Home, where the funeral will also take place 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in West Mecca Cemetery.
Material contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
