Virginia “Ginny” L. Fath, 94 of Wooster, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Aultman Orrville Hospital.
She was born July 7, 1930, in Wayne County, the daughter of Harry and Eva Kauffman, and married Glenn Fath Sr., on August 7, 1954.
She retired from Wooster City Schools (Layton Elementary) as a Crossing Guard after 43 years. Virginia was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a lifelong member of the Wooster Elks Emblem Club, in addition she also cooked for the Elks for many years and was known for her “Swiss Steak” dinners. She enjoyed spending time with her family, (especially her granddaughter Amanda), friends, gardening, cooking, baking, and loved to play cards.
Surviving is her son, Glenn Jr. (Pam) Fath of Dalton, Granddaughter Amanda Hill of Wooster and many special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Robert Fath; sisters Lucy Effron, Jane Laubach; and brother John Kauffman.
There will be no calling hours and private family services will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Shady Lawn for their compassionate care provided to Ginny.
Donations can be made to Shady Lawn, 15028 Old Lincoln Way, Dalton, Ohio 44618 or Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
DEAR GLEN & PAM, DEE & I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY.
Glen and family: Ginny was a great member of Emblem Club. I also remember her fondly from our days at Layton Elementary. She will be missed. May your memories bring peace. dbs
So sorry for your loss, my aunt ginny was a good person. I also remember her helping my grandfather dean weitzel a lot.
My mom and I are greatful for all the help she gave us. I too remember her from Layton school and the old grant street. We are related through kauffman.
Ginny was a great neighbor and a beauitful person. So vital and giving, and yes, always the friendly crossing guard for Layton School and friend to all the kids!!! Sorry for your loss, but thankful for the good memories of her.
Glenn and family, We are so sorry for the passing of Ginny. She was one of our breakfast buddies and we will miss her. The family is in our prayers and may God grant you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
Ginny was the best ! I was a bartender for the Wooster Elks Lodge back in the 1980’s, when Bill C. & Ginny ran the kitchen. Every night that I worked Ginny would come out behind the bar & tell me that I had a hot meal waiting on me in the kitchen. She’d say, “you skinny, you need to eat” ! I ate like a king ! Will never forget her kindness.
Dear Glen, aka Butch per Ginny; and Amanda; and all family/friends of Ginny: As you know, Ginny was my “pretend mom” for many years. She fed me every time I entered her home, taught me how to cook (especially spaghetti sauce), allowed me to bounce ideas off her during my teenage years, helped me cope with my home life, and was always kind to my entire family. Then, after I grew up and got married, she became my neighbor in my own back yard. Trina and Amanda grew up together. Glen Jr., Emmet, and I grew up together. I will always cherish my 54-year friendship with Ginny. I will remember her wisdom, guidance, and beautiful garden. Thank you for hanging out with me all those years. Many evenings, I would hang out with Ginny and Glen Sr. Just reminiscing, laughing, talking, and carrying on until the wee hours in the morning. I remember Amanda looking out the window over to our house just waiting for Trina to get home so they could play. I ran across a college paper prepared at Roanoke College, and the Fath family was the topic! All is Kirks loved all the Fath’s, then, now, and forevermore. Ginny always included everyone in her love, and taught me to accept people as they are. Thank you Ginny Fath…for being such a wonderful d to me, my kids, and my entire family. Even as a crossing guard she spread joy and love to multiple generations. Ginny, you are my hero. Glen, thanks for all the good times…with Emmet, with Amanda, and for opening up your home to me for all those years. Every time I returned to Wooster, Ginny was the first person I would visit. Now that I’ve lived in NC for twenty years, I appreciate Wooster so much more. My love goes out to you all. I look forward to seeing you on May 3 at the Elks. So many people were fortunate enough to know and love Ginny Fath. Let us celebrate her life! I have always told Ginny that I want to be like her when I grow up! I know she is now the Number One Angel in Heaven…in charge of many areas. I will remember all the great times together…forever!