She was born October 12, 1925 in Oneonta, the daughter of Beatrice Decker Craft Ellerson. She was the beloved granddaughter of Frank H. and Julia Etta Noxon Decker of Hobart with whom she spent her early years.
Virginia graduated from Oneonta High School in 1943 and worked as a secretary in Oneonta for many years. She married Edward Salone in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 3, 1945. Edward predeceased her on October 28, 2016.
Virginia and Edward purchased their home in Portlandville in 1967 then moved to Oneonta in 2011. She was an Associate Member of the Burlington Baptist Church. Virginia enjoyed many bus tours with her husband and was also an avid reader. Over the years, Virginia enjoyed the company of her loyal protector Pooh Bear.
She is survived by her loving and loyal son Jaime Salone, of Oneonta; her daughter Michele Salone of S.C.; her son Jon Salone of Hudson Falls, N.Y., as well as her son Christopher Salone of Athol, Mass; her loving, grandchildren Joshua, Shannon, Teressa, Jaime Jr., Jordan, and Patrick as well as 6 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her special sister, Beverly Verry of Norwich and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia was predeceased by a son Mark Frank Salone.
At Virginia’s request there will be no calling hours. A Committal Service will take place in Milford Center Cemetery in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Virginia’s memory to the Milford Fire & EMS, 63 South Main Street, Milford, N.Y. 13807.
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