Virginia A. "Ginny" Day, 94, of Monongahela, died Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Hallsworth House in Monessen. She was born April 24, 1931 in Webster, a daughter of John Paul and Elizabeth Surovchak Buchta.

Ginny was a 1949 graduate of Rostraver High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Monongahela, where she was active in the Inspiring Committee. She was employed for many years at Halpern's Sewing Factory in New Eagle, where she took pride in creating the Santa Claus costumes for Macy's. She later worked for Monessen Florist. Ginny enjoyed crafting, coloring, and reading. She loved her family, friends, and church.

She is survived by her three children, Laurie M. Cialone and husband, Angelo, James T. Day and wife, Patti, both of Monongahela, Timothy E. Day and wife, Billie Jo, of New Eagle; four grandchildren, Jason (Esther) Cialone, Krista (Samuel) Stasko, Tyler and Alyssa Day; two great grandchildren, Falyn Cialone, Milo Stasko; brother, John Paul Buchta, Jr. and wife, Beatrice, of  Monongahela.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Day, who she married on April 8, 1953; grandson, James T. Day, II; infant brother, Thomas John Buchta; six sisters, Martha Kidd, Dorothy Sholtis, Mildred Sozansky, Irene Herilla, Edith Rose, Margaret Behling.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to OSPTA Hospice and the Hallsworth House for their care and compassion.

Friends will be received on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:00 NOON with the Rev. Mark Sholtis officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela.