Virginia Violet Sample

Virginia Violet Sample(nee Mody), 84, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017. Born in Akron on June 24, 1933 to the late Stanley and Jesse Mody, Virginia was a graduate of North High School. She raised her family in Kenmore and retired from PPG Industries in 1990. She was a faithful member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. She was active in the Polish-American Club, Red Hat Society, and the Kenmore Seniors. Virginia was an avid gardener and especially loved tending to her flower gardens. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her son Thomas J. Collins; husband Dana J. Sample and sister Mary Jane Olesky. She is survived by her children Robert A. (Lisa) Blachaniec, Victoria Paster, & Susan Greenawald; grandchildren Leah & Kiley Blachaniec, & Virginia, Thomas, & Chad Anthony; great-grandchildren Bradley Anthony & Jaxston Thomas; special nephew Stan (Joette) Olesky; niece Val (Dana) Tessicini, as well as many friends and extended family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, 5-8 pm, at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Jacob Bearer on Friday, 11am, At St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 4019 Manchester Rd. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.

Visitation at Funeral Home

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, October 12, 2017

Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel

1990 S. Main St

Akron, Ohio, United States

44301

Funeral Service

11:00 am Friday, October 13, 2017

St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church

4009 Manchester Rd

Akron, Ohio, United States

44319

Final Resting Place

Holy Cross Cemetery

100 E. Waterloo Rd.

Akron, Ohio, United States

44319