Virginia S. Hyre – Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.)

Virginia S. Hyre, 81, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.), died peacefully Thursday evening, October 4, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born January 3, 1937, in Pittsburgh, she was the last surviving daughter to the late Ralph L. and Lillian (Akerley) Marcus.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Lee Hyre Sr., October 30, 2010; a son, Robert R. Hyre; son-in-law, Robert K. Blume; and two sisters, Christine Carson and Sharon Olson.

Beloved mother of James L. Jr. and Michele Hyre, Donald W. Hyre, and Virginia Diane and Joe Swoager; grandmother of six, Stephanie Hyre, Crystal Yanko, Tammy Mamula, Ashley Hyre, Robert Blume, and Heather Hyre; three step grandsons, Forrest, Frankie, and Joey Swoager; and great-grandmother of ten.

As per her wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation will take place.

Memorials in her name may be made, if desired, to St. Jude’s Hospital.

Cremation arrangements provided by MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine Street, Hookstown, PA  15050.