Virginia M. Richards

Virginia M. Richards “Ginger,” 53, of Dallas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Born in Pittsburgh she was the daughter of the late Donald & Audrey Lockhart. Ginger was a graduate of Dallas High School and Luzerne County Community College.

She was employed for many years in the medical equipment field in Allentown, PA.

Ginger is survived by her sisters, Sally Dodson and husband Jack of Kunkle, Donna Galletly and husband Jay of St. Mary’s, GA, Kim Miller and husband John of Franklin Twp.; sister-in-Law, Kathy Richards of West Pittston; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In addition to her parents, Ginger was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Kenneth in 2014 and her beloved dog Andre.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to her nurses from the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dr. Mark Evans and caregiver Renee Sager.

Family and friends are invited to attend Ginger’s Celebration of Life Service which will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas to be celebrated by Rev. Jen Baer.

Arrangements and care are entrusted to Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. 73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

If desired memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.