Obituary of Virginia K. Gepfert

Pavilion ~ Virginia “Ginny” K. Gepfert, age 83, of Junction Road, passed away Thursday afternoon (May 30, 2024) at Rochester General Hospital.

     She was born December 12, 1940 in Albany, NY, a daughter of the late Raymond and Katherine Dooley Dudley.

     Ginny will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to many.  Her love of teaching and her involvement in her church and community was overwhelming.  She was instrumental in starting the Pavilion Nursery School in 1974; was a Cub Scout den mother; a member of the Perry School Teacher’s Association and was a working member of the Genesee Country Museum.  Ginny’s strong faith was evident, being a 55 year member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where she was a member of the ECW, St. Mark’s Vestry and was the superintendent of the Sunday school program.

     She will be sadly missed by her husband and best friend of 58 years, Donald E. Gepfert; son, Mark Dudley (Melinda) Gepfert; daughter-in-law, Amy Marie Gepfert; grandchildren, Logan E. D. Gepfert, William C. E. Gepfert, Sophie Grace Gepfert and Lucy Faith Gepfert, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Ginny was predeceased by her son, David E. Gepfert and brothers-in-law, Garry (Sherie) Gepfert and Henry J. (Barbara) Gepfert.

     Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Ginny’s Life on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 E. Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ginny are suggested to:

St. Mark’s Church - David Gepfert Memorial,  LeRoy, NY

Machpelah Cemetery Association,  LeRoy, NY

Genesee Cancer Assistance, Batavia, NY  www.geneseecancerassistance.org

Crossroads House, Batavia, NY  www.crossroadshouse.com