Virginia Walker (1929-2026)

Virginia K. Walker, 96, of Lower Paxton Township, formerly of Derry Township, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Carolyn’s Hospice Residence.

She was born on December 14, 1929, in Schuylkill Haven, daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Heebner) Kremer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Walker, Sr.; son, Joseph Walker, Jr.; grandson, Joseph Walker, III; siblings, Sylvia Buehler, Jean Deibler, Peggy Ann Cresswell, and Joseph Kremer.

Virginia was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School in 1947.  She devoted her life to her family as a homemaker.  Her recipe for a good life is to "Be yourself and always tell the truth!"  She enjoyed music, playing the piano, movies, reading and baking.  She also loved flowers and was a member of the Palmyra Garden Club.  She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church.

Virginia is survived by; daughter, Jane Greene; sister, Barbara Scott; granddaughter, Ashley Greene-Rodriguez; and great-grandchildren, Tea Dzicic, Landon and Judah Rodriguez.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 28th at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.  The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30AM.  Interment will follow in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Central PA 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110.