Virginia Orock, 85, of Portersville, Perry Township, Lawrence County, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 1, 1935, in Cherry Valley, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Cora Stewart Myers.

She was married to Regis E. Orock. He passed away on Sept. 7, 2018.

Virginia was once employed by NEPCO in New Castle. She ultimately retired in 1991, after 17 years, where she worked as a machinist for Rockwell International in New Castle.

She was a member of the North West Pennsylvania Steam Show.

She was a proud supporter of the Portersville Food Pantry, where she crafted peddle tractor raffle and gift baskets and made blankets, which she donated to them.

She was extremely proud of the food service certification that she received from Penn State.

Virginia loved cooking and baking. Many people looked forward to receiving her Christmas cookies.

Virginia was a generous person who worked tirelessly for her chosen charities. She lived for her children, grandchildren and great-daughter.

Survivors include daughter, Udora (John) Veltre of New Castle; son, Doug (Pam) Orock of Hermitage; brother, Harry Myers Jr.; three granddaughters, Johna (Nick Ruiz) Veltre, Stephanie Orock, Stacia (Mike Charette) Orock; two grandsons, John Veltre, Sheldon Orock; and great-granddaughter, Ella Reardon.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Jones and Patty Plesniak.

Private funeral services will be held at the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City, on Sunday Jan. 24, 2021.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital or the Portersville Food Pantry.

The family would like to thank the staff at Vitas Hospice and her three caregivers, Sandy Goldbach, Beverly Bintrim, and her grandson, Johnny, for their kind and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.