Virginia D. Wingard

April 21, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” D. Wingard, 80, of Luther Crest Sr. Living Community, Allentown, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late Larry A. Wingard. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late R. Emmett Maher and Dorothy (Helmer) Maher Lederer. Before retiring, she worked 40 years in various positions of software development/systems analysis and computer programming. She was one of the first female engineering students at the University of Rochester and later became one of the first female Vice Presidents at Chase Manhattan Bank. In her later years, she worked for the NFL, helping launch their statistics system. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Breinigsville, where she was very active with church activities and the NEPA Synod. She was dedicated to service and helping others in the community with Meals on Wheels and a former member of the Rotary Club, Emmaus. Survivors: son Don Milley and his wife Kristin of Elkins Park; step sons Darryl Wingard and his wife Monica, Eric Wingard and his wife Lisa; step daughter Lauranne; two grandchildren Catherine “Cate” and Jack Milley, step grandson Malcolm. Services: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 8227 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville. Calling will begin at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions can be considered to the United Way, the United for Ukraine Fund c/o Schmoyer Funeral Home PO Box 190, Breinigsville, 18031.