Virginia Anne "Ginny" Heyl

December 31, 2018

Virginia Anne (Rogers) Heyl passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Louis Rogers. Wife of Robert L. Heyl; Mother of Brian (Beth) and Daniel "Bo" (Jen) Koishal ; Stepmother of Robert L., Jr. (Lynne), David B. and Daniel P. (Tara) Heyl; Sister of Sandra R. (the late Gerald) McArdle and the late James L. (surviving wife Patricia) Rogers; Grandmother of Brandon, Ethan, Christina and Millie Koishal, Nolan, Brooke, Jordan and Avery Heyl; Aunt of Michael (Jessica) and Keith (Kris) McArdle. Ginny was born on August 27, 1947, in Patton, PA. She was a loving sister to Sandy and Jim, and a loving and devoted wife to Bob who became her dedicated caregiver in later times of struggle, and who was at her bedside holding her hand providing comfort as she passed in peace. Ginny's two sons, Brian and Daniel, remember her as a caring Mother who displayed valued maternal wisdom providing supportive direction, always wanting the best for her family. She expressed patience and gentleness in all her actions keeping her focus always on others. In 1995 Ginny married Bob, together always a team living their lives full of happiness. They loved to travel, deciding to move to the country in upstate New York to live among beautiful wilderness scenery and wildlife. Later in planning their retirement years, they moved back to Pittsburgh and happily watched their family grow. Ginny’s passion was to be there for her grandkids. She never missed any of their school or sports activities and insisted on arriving early to get the best seats at each grandchild's band and orchestra programs every year. She very proudly attended her oldest grandson’s high school graduation, and watched as he began college. Grandma Ginny has left lasting memories with her grandkids of cookie baking, tree decorating, flower planting, and playing Uno. Ginny was loved by family and friends from near and far, who were impacted by her thoughtful and selfless approach to life. She was kind, patient, generous, a good listener, and had the biggest of hearts despite her petite stature. She enjoyed the outdoors, visiting parks, and crafting. Mother, Wife, and Grandma, she will be dearly missed. Friends received Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, for a memorial visitation from 10 am till 1 pm, concluding with a prayer service. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Pgh, PA 15202, to help researchers learn more to discover a cure, in memory of Ginny, who fought this debilitating disease for over 23 years with a positive spirit and such incredible inner strength.