Virginia (Gin) Scopel

Virginia G. Scopel (Gin), 87 of Burgettstown went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

She was born on February 11, 1939 in Sturgeon, PA a daughter of the late Frank T. and Helen Peter Garcia.

Survived by her two brothers Dan and Frank Garcia, and sister Clara Curtis.

Preceded in death by Dolly Lesneski, Dolores Talmonti, Rose Metalik, Ellen Degenkolb, Christine Reese and John Garcia.

Virginia was married for 40 years to Jack Bruno Scopel who passed December 4, 1998.

Virginia will be dearly missed by her four children. Jack (Bonny) Scopel, Susan (Donald) Salvadori, Jay (Sandy) Scopel and Jeffrey (Kimberly) Scopel. Eight grandchildren Jack Scopel, Jason Scopel, Derek Salvadori, Melinda Snyder, LeeAnn Gardner, Kristen Skinner, Samantha Scopel, Hailey Bell and thirteen great grandchildren.

Virginia was a member of Colliers Way Church of Christ for many years. She loved helping others and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was a telephone operator for 5 years, cafeteria worker at Burgettstown High School and Apolo Construction.

She enjoyed writing poetry and short stories which were published in various books, magazines and newspapers.

Virginia was very active in her community. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, various card clubs and Four Seasons of Weirton. After the passing of her husband she started a widows group and Caring and Sharing group.

Virginia’s family would like to thank the caring staff of Serra Manor and Valley Hospice for the outstanding care they provided for her.

Family and friends are welcome from 12:00-4:00p.m. on Sunday in Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 73 Highland Avenue Burgettstown, PA 15021.

Services and interment in Mt. Prospect Cemetery will be held privately for her immediate family.