GIRARD — Virginia “Ginny” Zalac passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was 100 years young.
Virginia was born March 8, 1923, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Mary Ferrick Ross.
She was a clerk in the Foundations Department at Strouss’ Department Store for 23 years, retiring in 1986.
Virginia was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Girard. She always enjoyed baking, traveling, spending time in Florida and attending major league baseball games.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Cianciola; a son, Charles Zalac; three grandchildren, Charles Zalac Jr., Jill Cianciola-Malloy (Rick Malloy) and Laine Zalac; a great-grandchild, Ava Malloy; and a sister, Suzanne Coates.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by a son, Mark Zalac; and two brothers, Anthony Ross and John Ross.
The family held a private memorial and would appreciate prayers for Ginny.
She will be remembered through the Altar Memorial Society on Sunday, July 30, 2023, 8:30 a.m., at St. Rose Church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446. Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneral Home.com.
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