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Virginia K. Brady, 90

February 28, 1932 - August 11, 2022

Virginia K. Brady, 90, of St. Ann’s Retirement Community and formerly of Willow Street, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in Sullivan, MO, she was the daughter of the late Warren W. and Mary (Stater) Kuhn.

She shared 37 years of marriage with her husband and pharmacist, William J. Brady, before his death in 1991. Ginny was the mother of Patricia Brady, wife of Cmdr. Jeffrey R. Cuskey of Boseman, MT, Michael K. Brady of Galena, MD, and Joseph T. Brady, husband of Shawn of Fairbanks, AK; and the grandmother of five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ginny was preceded in death by her brother Richard W. Kuhn, and her sister Barbara Erickson.

Virginia was a graduate of Sullivan (MO) High School, Class of 1949, Washington University (St. Louis, MO) with a B.F.A. in 1953, and Millersville University with a Master’s in Education in 1972. She was a life member of Phi Lambda Theta, and she was twice President of Beta Omicron Chapter at Millersville University. Ginny taught 28 years for Solanco School District in the Providence, Drumore, and Clermont buildings before retiring in 1993.

She served as an elected Pequea Township Supervisor, many years as Chairperson of the Board. Ginny was appointed to serve on the Lancaster County Planning Commission, as well as one year on the Lancaster County Agriculture Reserve Board.

Ginny was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church since 1962, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Ginny supported the Conestoga Area Historical Society as a life member; Girls Scouts of America as a sustaining member; Lancaster Farmland Trust; she held Honorary membership in the Keystone Chapter of Military Officers Association of America; and the PA State Association of Township Supervisors.

In addition, Virginia was a licensed private pilot. Her hobbies were quilting and Pysanky egg decorating. Before her marriage to William, she was a designer, working in St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI.

Virginia traveled extensively. She had been inside both Arctic and Antarctic Circles; on safari to the Okavango Delta area of Africa; The Galapagos Islands; and to Australia, Russia, South America, North America, including Hawaii and Alaska.

A Mass of Christian Burial with The Rev. Brian T. Olkowski as Celebrant, will take place 10 AM Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Private Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a memorial contribution to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

August 18, 2022

To Mrs. Brady’s Family, Mrs. Brady was my township supervisor for years. She did a find job as she was proactive environmentally and with zoning issues. Way ahead of her time. Her stewardship helped maintain the rural character of the township by promoting ag preservation and restrained growth. She included both major parties on her boards and committees, rare in local politics. My deepest sympathy to you all.

August 17, 2022

Dear Pat, Mike & Joe:
Once upon a time when you were kids, you had a babysitter that you nicknamed “Curly.”
That would be me. I am so sorry to hear of your Mother passing away. She was a unique and admirable lady with integrity beyond question. I should think that she was a most excellent teacher. The pilots license was a surprise, but no doubt she was an excellent one!!!
I am very sorry that I missed your Dad’s funeral. At the time, I was out of the area and out of retail pharmacy and had lost touch with him. He was very important in my early years as a pharmacist. He was a mentor, supporter, preceptor and an all around good guy & especially a friend. He could always put a difficult situation in perspective.
My deepest condolences to you all on the loss of both of them!!
With warm regards,
John Gillespie
I hope you all are doing well, scattered around the country.

August 17, 2022

Virginia was a wonderful caring person and an outstanding Pequea Township Supervisor. She led the Township supervisors overseeing and enlarging Silvermine Park, now a beautiful area to visit. It would have been lost without her. She fostered the first and only Environmental Advisory Council in Lancaster County. She pushed for well water safety. Refuse recycling was another strong point in her work. Virginia updated the outdated Zoning Ordinance for the safety and beauty of the community. She backed farmland protection and preservation with responsible growth only. She was also our area representative to the County.
One could go on and on with her accomplishments such as radon reduction and placement of landscaping around proposed developments. Virginia truly gave of herself for the betterment of the community. All should wish a person such as her in their community. She knew how to work with all.
You will be greatly missed. We loved you Virginia! Condolences to the family as well, and all who pray for a community that cares for all.

August 14, 2022

Hi Pat,
It has been many years since high school and, afterwards the trip to California when you and Jeff acted as the most gracious hosts, in your lovely home…fond memories. I also vividly recall your mother’s passionate work in her role as Steward/Supervisor, in my dealings with her…always acting in what she believed to be in the best interests of the Township, indeed, all of Lancaster County.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and the family…and all the best to you and Jeff.
Mike O’Day

Services: Friday, August 19, 2022; 10:00 AM; St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 South Prince Street; Lancaster, PA 17603
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