Virginia Tafel Obituary
We bid farewell to Virginia Tafel (Cincinnati, Ohio), born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 27, 2026 at the age of 87. Virginia touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Virginia had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Virginia may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Irvin Stayer and Jean Elizabeth (Fulton); and her sister Eleanor Stayer Tewalt. She is survived by: her children, John Barclay Tafel (Jungae Tafel), Gretchen Lee Koning (Bob Koning) and Elizabeth Brenneman Rush (Ricky Rush); her grandchildren, Ashley Wijeyeratne, Garrett Simard, Lauren Mayo, Austin and Adam Pegouske; and her children, Mathew, Trey Rush and Sophia Rush. She is also survived by four great grandchildren.
