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Virginia Hockenberry

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Virginia A. (Bonetti) Hockenberry, 92, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at her home.

Virginia was born Dec. 11, 1930, in Boyers; she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Carmela (Minnie) Bonetti.

Virginia was married to Carl E. Hockenberry Jr.; he preceded her in death.

Virginia worked at the former Bonetti Nursing Home in Harrisville as a nurse’s aide. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and going camping. Virginia was an excellent cook and looked forward to having her family over for a meal.

Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Connie J. Surrena of Harrisville; her brother, James V. Bonetti and his wife, Margaret; her sister, Carmela Critchlow; her grandchildren, Bobby J. Beggs Jr. of Harrisville, Michele Morris of Edinboro, Mike Morris of Butler, Kelly Hockenberry Wolfe of Mercer and Carrie Hockenberry of Mercer; great-grandchildren, Eric Beggs, Carleigh Milcic, Azaria Wolf, Brynah Peary, Payton Hockenberry and Jaycee Boyer; and great-great-grandchild, Charyle Beggs.

Virginia was welcomed into heaven by her parents; her husband; her son, Carl E. Hockenberry III; her daughter, Carol E. Hockenberry Morris; and her brothers, Frank, Anthony, Guy, Furrie, Eugene, Joseph, Albert and Andy Bonetti.

HOCKENBERRY — The family of Virginia A. Hockenberry, who died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, will welcome friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at JAMISON MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville. A funeral Mass will take place at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum.

To view and share photos or leave an online condolence, visit www.jamisonfuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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