Virginia M. Kamerer

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Virginia M. Kamerer, age 93, of Uniontown, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Virginia (Ginny) was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, on January 8, 1932, to the late Catherine Lucinda (Beitzel) and Floyd Eugene Hershberger. She was raised in the heart of Amish country where she lived with her Mennonite parents and grandparents during the Great Depression. She often recalled happy memories of the strong bonds and mutual support of the Mennonite community especially during harvest season, the smell of her grandma’s apple ‘snitze’ turnovers and family gatherings around their large table. Her parents joyfully gave of what they had- a practice she continued throughout her life.

Ginny was studious and smart, and enjoyed journalism, band, singing, and class plays. A 1949 graduate of Sugarcreek-Shanesville High School, she went on to work in a dental office and earned her dental assistant certification. Thereafter she managed her own direct sales business, worked for Sanese Services and later for Appalachian Exploration and Belden and Blake oil and gas companies.

She had a deep, abiding faith. Following her marriage, she was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church (formerly Grace Lutheran) as Sunday school teacher, member of the Women’s Martha Circle and choir member for over 60 years.

Ginny was beloved by many in the community for her service and compassion for others. She was a charter member of the Hartville Tri-Sesquia Junior Women’s Club and Hartville Garden Club. She was a founding member of the Lake Township Fish non-profit, which she remained dedicated to throughout her life, bringing her grandchildren to serve with her in later years. Ginny often visited people to satisfy an unmet need, share scripture or just an empathetic ear. She was active in the YMCA, loved traveling the US and Canada in her motorhome, and spending winters in Florida.

Above all she loved her family and was well loved. She knew when someone needed her kind touch, a call or note of encouragement, a loaf of her famous banana bread or a basketful of goodies. Friends and family will remember her infectious smile and her kind, generous heart.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years William L. Kamerer in 2022, and by her daughter Kathy L. Mautz in 2013. She is survived by children, Jeffrey Kamerer, Cynthia (Eric) Stoltz; son-in-law Donald Mautz; grandchildren Tammy (Daryl) Porter, Mitchell, Eliott and Caroline Kamerer, Scott, Erin (Andrew) and Callie Stoltz; great-grandchildren Korynn, Steven and Kelsey Porter; and brother Richard Hershberger. Preceded in death by sister-in-law Zella Hershberger, other relatives, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at Advent Lutheran Church in Uniontown, Ohio on Saturday, December 20th at 11 AM, officiated by Pastor Robert Cheyney, Jr., followed by graveside services at Mount Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake Township Fish Food Pantry or to Advent Lutheran Church. To leave condolences and fond memories please visit www.arnoldfuneralhome.com.

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