Virginia "Ginger" M. Connors

Virginia "Ginger" M. Connors, age 52, of North St., Weatherly, Pa. died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD.

Catholic by faith, Virginia was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church of Weatherly.

She was a 1974 graduate of Becton Regional High School in E. Rutherford, NJ and was employed at WalMart of Hazleton, Pa, working in the customer service department.

Ginger was and avid reader, and member of the Weatherly Pride Relay for Life Team, for which she inspired.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Arlene (Arendt) Connors.

She is survived by her

children's father Joseph R. Saffioti, Jr. of E. Rutherford, NJ

sons Joseph A.T. and Frank V. Saffioti both of Weatherly

daughters Kasandra M. Smith wife of Daniel of Crofton, MD; Katlen R. and Theresa A. Saffioti both of Weatherly

brothers Thomas Connors and his wife Michele of Weatherly; Michael Connors and his wife Mary Ann of Carlstadt, NJ; and James Connors

sisters Pamela Garceau wife of Daniel of Danby, VT; Joy Roldan wife of Tom of Carlstadt, NJ; Caroline Dunsheath wife of Michael of E. Rutherford, NJ; and Nancy Pearston of Polson, MT.

granddaughter Abigail Smith of Crofton, MD

Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First St., Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries, F.D./Supervisor

Friends may call at the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa. from 6 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday evening July 12, 2009, and on Monday morning July 13, 2009 from 8:45 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock A.M. Monday July 13,2009, from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255, Rev. Stephen Halabura officiaiting.

Memorials in her honor to American Cancer Society 132 South Wyoming Street Hazleton, Pa. 18201

Interment will be at St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery.

Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .