| Date of Birth | December 24, 1936 |
| Passed Away | December 2, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Coxsackie/Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
Virginia A. Pauly
COXSACKIE, N.Y./HORNELL-Virginia A. Pauly, 83, of Coxsackie, formerly of Alley Avenue, Hornell, passed away late Wednesday evening (Dec. 2, 2020) at the Delmar Center in, Delmar, N.Y.
Born in North Hornell on Dec. 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Olive (Oakes) Crozier. On Dec. 21, 1958 she was married in Hornell to Ludwig F. “Louie” Pauly, who predeceased her on May 29, 1999 after 41 years of marriage.
A resident of Hornell for most of her life, Virginia was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1954 and received a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State Teachers College in 1958 and completed graduate studies at Elmira College and Geneseo State College.
She began her teaching career at Haverling Elementary School in Bath and later became employed with the Hornell City School District and taught first and second grades at the Columbian School from 1974 to her retirement in 1999.
Throughout the years Virginia has been involved with several different organizations including serving as president and a member of the former Jenny Rockwell Circle of Bethesda Community Hospital in North Hornell, a leader and a member of the Board of Directors for the Hornell Camp Fire Council, volunteered at the Hornell Public Library where she was in charge of a summer reading program for children, was a Cub Scout Den Mother and participated in functions at the former East Avenue Methodist Church in Hornell where she was also a member of the choir. For many years she was also involved with AFS (American Field Service) and hosted students from Indonesia and Germany. For the 1979 school years she hosted Isabel Araya Madrigal from Costa Rica.
Virginia was an avid reader and especially enjoyed doing arts and crafts, knitting, calligraphy and going on bus trips. She also knitted hats for newborns and volunteered with the Hornell Chapter of the American Red Cross wrapping Christmas presents and also volunteered with Sister Susan at Steuben County Rural Ministries.
Her loving family includes two children, Cynthia (Raymond) Donovan of Coxsackie, N.Y. and Douglas (Donna) Pauly of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, Nicole, Jennifer and Ashley Donovan; also several cousins; as well as her AFS student, Isabel Araya Madrigal (Roberto) from Costa Rica and their children, Roberto, Jr. and Tabitha.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 6-7 p.m. Friday (Sept. 10, 2021) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., where a “Celebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Interment was in Hope Cemetery, Hornell.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to their favorite charity.
Online condolences or remembrances of Virginia are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to assist Virginia’s family with the arrangements.
Dear Cindy and Doug,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Know that
you and your families are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Sue Jimerson
Beautiful service for a wonderful woman, my second mom. Cindy and Doug, you are in my heart, my thoughts and prayers. I’ve never heard the “dash” poem until today. Your mom’s dash was full of love and care. Rest in peace Mom…say hello and hug your neighbors two doors down. Alley Avenue lost a wonderful neighbor. Hugs. Becky
Mrs.Pauly taught art one year I took summer school at the old Lincoln School. She was a caring, interested teacher and I enjoyed her class. I met her again one summer when I worked for the Library summer reading program. Altho she was my boss she became a good friend. She always had a welcome smile and warm, kind concern. We didn’t see each other often but I will always have a special place in my heart for her memory.
Virgina was a tremendous help to me as I switched positions from remedial reading teacher to classroom teacher. We were colleagues for years – both teaching second grade. I loved and enjoyed her creativity and commitment to her students. I am sorry that I’m unable to attend Friday’s service.