Virginia A. Daniel

Virginia A. Daniel, a beloved member of the Russia, Ohio community, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 98.

Virginia was born on October 6, 1924, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Magdalene (Guillozet) Magoto. She grew up in Russia and cherished her small-town roots throughout her life. On November 9, 1948, she married Sylvan Daniel at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. They shared many happy years together until Sylvan's passing on November 6, 1994.

Virginia is survived by her loving children: David Daniel and Carol Hudson of Lebanon, Madeleine Daniel of Russia, Terri Bergman and Barry Fowler of Dublin, Jim and Toni Daniel of Piqua, Keith and Joyce Daniel of Russia, Dee and Tim Kearns of Russia. She was also a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, survived by Michelle and Vincent Beach and their children Ambrose, Bernadette, and Cedric Beach; Mathew and Ahleah Rohr-Daniel; Meghan Daniel; Chelsea and Dan Hoying and their children Makena, Saige, Quinn, and Grady Hoying; Nick and Tina Daniel and their children Mila, Ilan, and Luca Daniel; Scott and Leslie Daniel and their children Annie and Emma Daniel; Chad Bergman and fiancé Sierra Woodyard and daughter Stella Myers; Matt and Danielle Homberger and son Hunter Homberger, Jeremy Daniel; Becky and Brian McMullan and their son Jameson McMullan; Kelly and Robert Bryer and their children William, Charlie, and Luke Bryer; Samantha Daniel and Jacob Coffman; Andrew Daniel; Taylor Daniel; Ava Daniel; Maggie and Bailey Francis; Molly and Derek Steinke; and Daniel Kearns.

Virginia was preceded in death by her son, Gary Daniel, and her siblings Rita Smith, Jane Thomas, and John Magoto. She is also survived by her cherished siblings Pete Magoto of Upper Arlington and Ruth Magoto of Sidney.

In her early years, Virginia pursued her passion for hairstyling and opened her first beauty salon in downtown Dayton at the age of 18. Virginia had a lifelong love of music, singing, and travel. She also found joy in tending to her many flowers and watching them bloom. In her later years, she enjoyed counted cross stitch, jigsaw puzzles, spending time with friends at the Russia Inn, and engaging in games and exercise at The Gathering Place. She never lost her competitive spirit and took great joy in completing the Wordle each day. She delighted in the days when she would complete the puzzle in less tries than any of her visitors. Above all, Virginia treasured the moments spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Virginia was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church. Her faith was an integral part of her life and provided her with strength and comfort.

The family would also like to acknowledge and thank our mother’s many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and caregivers who spent time visiting with her over the years. She was always so appreciative of the time you took to visit and loved making you laugh!

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. Following the service, Virginia will be laid to rest in St. Remy Cemetery. Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia on Wednesday, August 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday, August 3, from 9 to 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Wilson Hospice in her memory. Condolences and memories of Virginia can be shared at www.hogenkampfh.com