Portage, PA - Simala, Virginia "Ginny", 94, a long-time resident of Portage, passed away on October 11, 2025 in Portage. She was born on May 5, 1931 in Lilly to Paul and Mary (Cooper) Talko. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Francis J. "Fussy" Simala, grandson, Andrew Weaver and her siblings: John "Jiggs" Talko (Helen Rapsky), Paul "PJ" Talko Jr. (Frances "Florence" Valenta), Elizabeth "Liz" McCool (Edward), Joseph "Slim" Talco (Ann Skrbin), Andrew "Sam" Talko, Mary "Bebe" Guastaferri (Mario "Gus"), Michael "Iker" Talko, Helen Talko and Madaline "Mags" Waibel (Roger). She is survived by her children: John Simala of Portage, Robert Simala (Suzanne) of Olney, MD, Kurt Simala (Cindy) of Huber Heights, OH, Nadine Elias (Kirk) of Reno, NV and Alicia Weaver (Ken) of Leominster, MA. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Francis "Whitey" Talko (Joyce Lopit) of Irwin, PA. Ginny was a 1949 graduate of Lilly High School where she was the class valedictorian and president and played the alto saxophone in the marching band. She was a 1952 graduate of the St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA and worked as a nurse at the Tuberculosis Sanitorium in Cresson until 1957 when she began having children with her husband, "Fussy", and they began raising their family together. She then joyfully transitioned to being the neighborhood nurse, homework helper, family accountant and was overall super-mom as her children aged to adulthood. Ginny enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, baking, bowling and liked going dancing and watching movies, especially with her husband. She was known around town for her amazing Halloween pumpkin cookies. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was the master of puns. She was a devout Catholic and her faith formed and guided her throughout her life. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly, especially when they came for family visits and made the house loud and lively. She will be greatly missed by them. Many thanks to the staff that cared for Virginia at Altoona Hospital, UPMC Mainline Medical Associates in Cresson, and Maple Winds Rehabilitation Center in Portage. Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and from 9 until 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Portage. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Portage. Fr. Thomas Stabile, Celebrant. Internment in St. Mary Cemetery in Portage immediately following the Funeral Mass. Online condolences may be offered at www.decortfh.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 509 Caldwell in Portage in Virginia's name.