Virginia Mariani, 92, of Rural Ridge, Indiana Township, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence, Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Virginia was born on December 28, 1931 in Harmar Township, daughter of the late John and Louise Klara.  Virginia was a home maker and a large part of operating Mar-Mor Bus Tour Inc. with her husband Angelo.  She enjoyed traveling with the tours and taking trips to various casinos.  Virginia could always be seen with a smile on her face, especially during celebrations with friends and family.  She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and doing laundry.  She was a life member of the Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Indiana Township.   Virginia was a member of the former Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Creighton, now Guardian Angles Parish, Natrona Heights.  She was a loving mother to four daughters, Donna (David) Carlock of, West Deer Township, Darla (Anthony) Antonace of, Frazer Township, Diane (Robert) Ben, with whom she lived, of, Indiana Township and Dana (James) Mundy of, Allegheny Township; grandchildren, David (Laura) Carlock, Anthony (Emma) Antonace, Emily (Brett) Bailie, Tori (Lonny) Wells, Lauren Mundy and James Mundy; great grandchildren, Colt and Lea Bailie and Anthony and Charles Antonace; brother in law, James (Darlene) Mariani and many nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her husband Angelo Mariani; infant son, James Edward Mariani; infant grandson, Robert Johnangelo Ben; infant great granddaughter, Lucille Mae Antonace; siblings, Mike, Walter, Edward, and Joseph Klara, Harriet Matteo and Alice Ockas.  Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation 4 to 8 pm, Friday, December 27, 2024 at Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Road, Russellton, 15076.  A blessing service will be celebrated on her ninety third birthday, 12 pm, Saturday, December 28, 2024, with Rev. John Lendvai.  Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband and son at Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Township.  The family would like to give a special thank you to her caregiver, Nancy Crilley and Bridges Hospice of Monroeville for their care and support.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Virginia's name to: Bridges Hospice of Monroeville, www.bridgeshospice.org/donate.  For online condolences, please visit www.westdeerfuneralhome.com