Virginia Mae (Stanley) Schumm

Virginia Mae Schumm, 93, of Girard, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 14, 2016. Virginia was born on January 23, 1923, in Garrettsville, Ohio, the daughter of Richard N. and Hazel I. (Rose) Stanley. She was a devoted wife and mother to her sons. Virginia was a member of the First Christian Church in Girard and a former member of the Girard Senior Citizens, where she was Senior of the Year in 2004. She enjoyed bird watching, camping, traveling and family gatherings. For over 40 years Virginia and her husband Bill answered the door at Halloween dressed in costumes, much to the delight of trick or treaters. Virginia and Bill had traveled to all the States except N. Dakota and Nebraska. She and her husband were married on August 30, 1941 and had celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year. She is also survived by her sons, Richard H. (Cheryl) Schumm of Niles, and Dr. James W. (TiTi McNeill) Schumm of Bradenton, Fl., a grandson Richard W. Schumm and a great-grandson Richard M. Schumm. She is preceded in death by her infant son Charles, her daughter-in-law Dr. Marsha J. Betley and her brothers Richard and Harold Stanley. Private services were held at Blackstone Funeral Home and Virginia was laid to rest at Tod Homestead Cemetery. Virginia's request was that any memorial contributions to made to: Marsha J. Betley Memorial Fund, University of Wisconsin, 550 Linden Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53706. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any condolences to the family.