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Virginia E. Rich, 93

January 25, 2015

Virginia E. Rich, 93, passed away at the Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA, on January 25, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Byron G. and Eleanor (Tauscher) Crain. Virginia marked 65 years of marriage with her husband Robert R. Rich last June.

A graduate of Simon Gratz High School, Philadelphia, Class of 1938, Virginia was a loving homemaker for her family. She enjoyed gardening, hand crafts, needlework and spending time with her grandchildren. A member of Harvest Presbyterian Church, she loved the Lord Jesus and is now home with Him.

In addition to her husband Robert, Virginia is survived by her son Paul A. Rich of West Chester, daughter Barbara A. Weaver, wife of Gary of Indianapolis, IN, daughter Suzanne I. Graves, wife of John of Modena, PA, son John A. Rich, husband of Teresa of Sadsburyville, PA; her grandchildren Michael and Andrew Weaver, James Graves, Daniel Rich and Laura Mataraza; and two great-grandchildren.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Willow Valley for the wonderful care given to Virginia.

Services, with interment in Willow Street U.C.C. Cemetery, will be at the convenience of Virginia’s family. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or www.gideons.org

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Condolences to the Family

September 20, 2015

Very sorry to learn of your loss.  My father is Virginia’s cousin and godson, Charles Tauscher.  I’ve passed along the news of her passing to him.  
 
May eternal light shine upon her.
Brian Tauscher
Concord, New Hampshire (formerly of Strathmere, New Jersey)

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