Virginia G. Boyer

Virginia G. Boyer, 100 of Pottsville, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday.

She was born on October 16, 1924, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Vera Lecher McCaffrey.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and also attended the Ford School of Business and Drexel University.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and the former Pottsville Lionette's.

She was a lifelong artist, finding joy in painting, drawing, and needlework. She had a love for the ocean and spending time in Ocean City, NJ.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Charles C. "Sonny" Boyer, on April 17, 2005, and her son, James Boyer; her sister, Agatha McCarron, and her brother, Thomas McCaffrey.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert Boyer, Pottsville and David Boyer, Lititz; and her grandson, James Boyer, Bethlehem; nieces and nephews.

Services will be private and interment will be private in Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrance in the form of contributions in memory of Virgina be made to St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, 302 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Virginia's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com