Virginia Susan Dempsey, 83, of Independence Township, passed away on October 9th, 2026 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph in Baden. She was born in Sewickley on May 7th, 1943, a daughter of the late Jim and Helen Tilly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Omar “Sonny” Dempsey, her granddaughter, Elizabeth Ventresca and her son-in-law, Gregg Henning.

Virginia and her husband bought their family farm in 1969. She loved being on the farm, caring for her animals and she enjoyed cutting the grass. She especially loved decorating her farmhouse for the holidays and entertaining family and friends. If you knew her, you knew she loved people. She was always happy and ready to talk to anyone. After she raised her children, she accepted a job working at Marshall’s in Robinson Township.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jackie Hribar and Tiffany Henning, five grandchildren: Jason Pratchenko, Vincent Ventresca, Jacob Hribar, Zachary Henning, and Sydney Henning; as well as three great granddaughters, Amya, Issabella, and Camilla, two sisters, Mary Jane Bradford and Cathy (Gene) Kindy and a son-in-law, Dan Hribar.

In accordance with Virginia’s wishes, all services are private. A memorial luncheon for her will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.