Virginia Ruby Marshall, 78, of Rochester, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2024, in the Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver, after an extended illness. Virginia was born March 7, 1945, to the late Franklin Leonard and Gertrude Belle Cumberledge Boyce, in Beaver Falls, Pa. Virginia was preceded in death by her sisters, Darlene, Beverly and Jackie. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Eddie, Chucky, Bobby and Ronnie Boyce.
Virginia is survived by four sons and one daughter, Len Boyce, Cleveland, Ohio, Scott and Amy Boyce, Aliquippa, Bill Kirk, Peggy Kirk and Richard Kirk, all of Rochester. She absolutely loved and was loved by 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. One sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Harold Adams, of Ellwood City, two brothers, Louis Boyce, and Baden and Elmer Boyce, of Sharon, PA, as well as many nieces and nephews, and Virginia’s canine companion, Tiny. Virginia was Christian by faith. She absolutely loved and was loved by 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a beautiful and free spirit and was loved as a wonderful mother, sister, and friend. She worked many years with various companies all in Beaver Valley. Virginia really enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards and board games, the simple things in life.
Virginia’s wishes were to be cremated with no viewing or service.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA.
The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Beaver County Humane Society.