Virginia Marie (Smith) Dittoe

Virginia Marie (Smith) Dittoe, 91, of Somerset, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at her residence. Virginia was born October 24, 1931, in Somerset, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert and Isabelle (Reichley) Smith. She was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Rosary Altar Society, Somerset American Legion Post 58 Auxiliary, and retired from the Clouse Clinic. She is survived by her son, Samuel J. (Sherri) Dittoe of Pickerington; grandchildren, Sara, Adam, Jacob, Hannah; great grandchildren, Taylor, Kenzie, Jeffrey, Mackenzie, Reagan and Cameron; a great- great grandchild, Tyler; a sister, Marjorie Wilson; brothers, Martin (Donna) Smith, Bill Smith, and Ralph (Gloria) Smith; sisters-in-law, Miriam, Annie, Mary Rose Smith and Marilyn (Dittoe) Weidner; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Dittoe, whom she married July 4, 1951; a daughter, Mary Teresa (Dittoe) Barnes (2003); a sister and nine brothers. No calling hours will be observed. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Andre’ Joseph LaCasse, O.P. as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset is entrusted with the arrangements. www.bopethomasfuneralhome.com

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