Virginia M. Ruckert, 99, formerly of Conway, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2025. She was born on December 16th, 1925, a daughter of the late Clyde and Vera Krepps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Ruckert Sr., a son, John Ruckert Jr., a daughter, Darlene Goodrich, a brother, Melvin Krepps, a sister, Margie Riley and a grandson, Eric Ruckert. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Terri) Ruckert, her brother, Jack (Gloria) Krepps, her grandchildren: Brennen Ruckert, Justin Summerville, Shannon Summerville, David Goodrich, Gary Goodrich, and Angela (Paul) Thompson; as well as ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Virginia was a 1944 graduate of Freedom High School. After graduation, she went to work at Curtiss-Wright, manufacturing propellers for B-17 bombers in support of the war effort. She also sang duets with her sister Marjorie, even making it as far as Nashville. As her children grew, Virginia returned to work at American Eagle Warehouse, where she formed many lasting friendships. She was also a member of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Economy. Virginia enjoyed many things in life, especially bowling and playing bingo. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 21st from 4-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements and where a funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, 1101 9th Street Extension, Freedom, New Sewickley Township.