Virginia Erma Marini “Ginny” Gillespie
Virginia Erma Marini “Ginny” Gillespie of Pittsburgh, formerly of Butler, passed away on Sunday.
She was the daughter of the late Erma Corrine Clauser and Palmer Felice Marini.
She was proceeded in death by two sisters. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 39 years, Charles; and her son, David Bolliner of Pittsburgh, formerly a teacher in the Philadelphia city schools.
Ginny was an accomplished artist and photographer. She received awards in both endeavors. Ginny was a former member of the Association of Butler County, Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Blazing Star Choir and the New Castle Camera Club.
She was an avid golfer and tennis player. She was a past member of the Araco Gold League, Sunrise Golf League and the Sunrise Bowlers.
She was a member of the Pittsburgh Tennis League, where she was the captain of the Sasy Lassy Traveling Team.
She and Chuck enjoyed golf, tennis and traveling. She was a gentle and kind person. She possessed a beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humor.
GILLESPIE — Per her request, services for Virginia “Ginny” Erma Marini Gillespie, who died Sunday, July 9, 2017, were private.Professional services were trusted to Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory of Blawnox.
