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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Virginia Radu Gania, 91, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
She was born on Feb. 10, 1932, in Warren, to George and Anna Radu who immigrated from Romania.
Virginia was a 1950 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and was a member of the Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church. Affectionately known as "Virg," she had a quick wit and could often be found sharing many of her favorite sayings such as "It is What It is." Virginia loved to work complex 1,000-piece puzzles. Over the past three years in Arizona, she completed over 50 puzzles where she happily posed for a picture with her masterpiece.
She was an avid seamstress, loved to travel and looked forward to making yearly trips to her home in Florida, where she and her husband, George, would escape the harsh Ohio winters. She enjoyed the company of many friends from all over the U.S. and Canada, whom she met while in Florida.
Virg was always first in line for a trip to the casinos where she loved to play the slot machines. Her fondest memory was a trip she took to Romania where she visited numerous churches throughout the country. Virginia loved to talk about recipes with her grandson, Preston, and especially loved the cookies he made for her.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Jeni Nelson (Geoff), with whom she made her home; four sons, including George S. Gania Jr. (Mary Ann), Jerry Gania (Pat), and two additional sons; a sister, Mary Corsatea; her beloved grandson, Preston J. Nelson, and grandsons, Ryan Nelson, Jeff Gania, Sammy Gania, Jeremy Gania and granddaughters, Emily Nelson, Tiffany and Stephanie Chimento, and additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Gania Sr.; and sisters, Ann Bradian and Jennie Truta.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Holy Resurrection Romanian Church in Warren, followed by burial in Oakwood Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.
Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10 a.m., with service immediately following.
All donations, in celebration of Virginia's life, should be made to Hospice of the Valley, in care of Jeni Nelson, 8924 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, STE G5-206, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
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