Virginia Marie Whaley,

Oct. 24, 1942-June 22, 2010

BY SANDUSKY REGISTER STAFF

04:57 PM, JUN 23, 2010

Virginia Marie Whaley, 67, of Sandusky died Tuesday morning, June 22, 2010, at her granddaughter's home in Norwalk following a brief illness.

She was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Sandusky, daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Underkofler) Ross. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky. Virginia raised her grand-children and enjoyed spending time with them and her great-grandchildren, and she loved to gamble and camp.

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Roy) Thomas of Sandusky; four sons, Fred C. (Amy Vaccaro) Whaley, William (Charlene) Whaley, Henry (Jeannie) Whaley and Scott (Autumn Thomas) Whaley, all of Sandusky; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol (Robert) Bickley of Sandusky; three brothers, Frank (Nancy) Ross, Richard (Sandy) Ross and Michael Ross, all of Sandusky; longtime companion, Craig Bonderer; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Whaley, in December of 2009; grandson, Davey Steible; and two great-grandchildren, SaCorreia and Hevynn.

Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Sunday in Groff Funeral Home, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. Monday until funeral service at 11 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church. 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. John Mawhirter will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.

Condolences may be expressed at grofffuneralhomes.com.