1936-2026
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Meterko, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Mulberry Square Health Care.
She was born in Punxsutawney on October 10, 1936, and was a daughter of Kenneth Grindle and Edna Olive (Pearce) Grindle.
She was a member of the Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.
On August 22, 1959, she married her sweetheart, Andrew Joseph Meterko. They enjoyed thirty-five years together prior to his death in 1994.
She was a devoted and treasured mother and grandmother for her family. She found her greatest joy in watching her family grow. She took pride in being present, always cheering them on with love and encouragement. Sunday afternoon dinners at her home held a special place in her heart, bringing everyone together around the table to share laughter and stories.
For over thirty years she worked as a teller at Keystone National Bank where she enjoyed her many coworkers and customers. She had fond memories of her years with her bridge club friends. She also enjoyed watching sports and was a great fan of the Chucks and the Pittsburgh sports teams.
She is survived by three children, Timothy (Sherry) Meterko; her twins, Todd (Kelli) Meterko and Terri (Sam) Puleio, all of Punxsutawney; six grandchildren, Sam (Devin) Puleio of Erie, Dean (Madeleine) Puleio of Frisco, Colorado, Andrew (Lindsey) Meterko of Harrisburg, Jerad (Cassie) Meterko of Punxsutawney, Madeline (Darrin) Lettie of Indiana and Luke Meterko of Punxsutawney; one sister, Karol (Tom) Goebel of Raleigh, North Carolina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes, arrangements are private and under the direction of Shumaker Funeral Home. Inc., Punxsutawney.
Interment will be at Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the many wonderful caregivers and friends at AM/PM Personal Care home where she made her home for the past three years as well as the staff at Mulberry Square for their kindness and care in recent weeks.
Memorial donations may be made in Ginny’s memory to Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.
