VIRGINIA B. CROWL
An insatiable reader, expert at fishing, history enthusiast, needle-pointer, and friend to all, Virginia Buzzard Crowl spent her life primarily in Wheeling, WV. Born there in Feb. 1932 to Charles E. and Mamie Bruhn Buzzard, Virginia passed away Jan. 4, 2026, at home. Those who passed before her include her parents and sister, Ruth Ann Buzzard Burton, and her eight dachshunds and seven cats.
Those carrying her memory forward include her loving husband of 71 years, Dr. William B. Crowl; daughters, Diane Crowl, Nancy C. Wetterstroem (Dave), and Julia Crowl; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Wetterstroem and Kathryn Wetterstroem. Virginia also had friends who became like daughters including Louise Anderson, Marty McNabb, and Lisa Simon. Many thanks to her caregivers, Melissa and Debi, of IC Care, as well as Amedisys Hospice staff.
Virginia’s life experiences included graduating from Triadelphia High School in 1950 and Wittenberg University in 1954. For thirty years, she loved fishing with her husband and friends in Canada. She traveled often, visiting nearly every state and Canadian province, sailing on four cruises, and exploring Europe. She was a member of OVGH Twig, Kappa Delta Sorority (Alpha Nu), Wheeling Dental Society Auxiliary, and Altenheim Board of Directors. Her later years were filled with an abundance of good books, many puzzles, tons of card games, and several rounds of Yahtzee and 10,000.
Our Ginny, our Gma, and our Lady — we’ll miss you!
Friends will be received Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, from 3-7pm at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-232-2732), and again Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church, 905 National Road, Wheeling, WV from 10 am until time of service at 11 am with Rev. Erica Harley officiating.
Donations may be made in Virginia’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wittenberg University, or a charity of choice.