Virginia Sohl McCoy

July 7, 1929 - August 16, 2019

Virginia “Ginny” Sohl McCoy, age 90, of Gloversville, passed away early Friday morning on August 16, 2019 at her son’s home in Johnstown with her loving family by her side. Ginny was born July 7th 1929 to her beloved parents William and Grace Meiners Sohl. She attended St. Michael’s School and then Dominican Commercial High. The family moved to Johnstown in 1947, she then attended Johnstown High and graduated in 1948. She worked for Upstate Telephone Company for a few years and then went into dry cleaning working for Twin City Cleaners, New Process and Pakenas Cleaners until retiring in 2004. Ginny married Donald McCoy in 1953 and they were married for 57 years until his passing in 2009. Ginny loved sports and enjoyed bowling for the Upstate Telephone League and then for the Early Risers League. She also loved the game of golf and was a member of the Alban Hills Country Club and later at the Fox Run Golf Club. Mrs. McCoy also played in the Inter Co. Golf League. Ginny loved to paint, doing crafts, walking on her treadmill and playing cards at the Senior Center with the 55 Plus Group. She loved family activities and was so proud of her three boys and their wives, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. McCoy also cherished all her friends. Friendship was very special to her. Survivors include her three sons Gary McCoy (Roberta Thomas) of Gloversville, Todd McCoy (Deborah) of Florida and Scott McCoy (Lisa) of Johnstown; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ginny was predeceased by her two siblings Dorothy Sweet and William Sohl. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 North Melcher Street, Johnstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Holy Trinity Church, Glebe Street, Johnstown with Rev. Matthew Wetsel as celebrant. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery immediately following the Mass. Contributions in Ginny’s memory may be made to the Gloversville Senior Center, 53 Church Street, Gloversville, New York 12078. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.barterdonnan.com