Virginia Zaborney

Virginia Estelle Zaborney age 94 of Posen passed away June 15, 2025.

She was born in Posen on March 10, 1931 to Stanley and Anastasia (Roznowski) Wcisel.

Virginia was a graduate of Alpena High School class of 1949. She moved for a brief time to work in Detroit, returning to marry Stanley on November 12, 1949. She was an excellent gardener, cook, and enjoyed exploring new recipes all throughout her life. She was an avid reader and enjoyed learning new technology on her iPad. Virginia served her community as Posen Township Treasurer and Clerk for several years, taught catechism to high school students, volunteered as librarian at St. Casimir School. She was a lifelong member of St. Casimir Catholic parish and member of the Rosary Sodality. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially time spent with her grand and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Mary Ellen (Lee) Harris of Ottawa Hills, OH, Fred Zaborney of Posen, Susan Faulk of Posen, William  (Kathy) Zaborney of Posen, Martin (Kathy) Zaborney of Fremont, OH, Katherine Ferriter of Royal Oak, Janice Vujic of Hamtramck, Deborah (Michael) Ferriter-Thomas of Interlochen, Anne (David) Mulka of Posen, Michael Ferriter of Auburn Hills and Beth (Hubert) Gillespie of Rochester Hills; 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; siblings, Natalie Lee, Roy Wcisel and Kathy Muszynski; a sister in law Gertrude Zaborney and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Anastasia Wcisel; husband Stanley Zaborney; son Steven Zaborney, son in law, Bohdan Vujic; daughter in law, Eileen Zaborney; and siblings, Ernest Wcisel and Ellen Belanger.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. where the Rosary Sodality will lead the Rosary at 6:30 followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at St. Casimir Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. Charlie Donajkowski officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Sunrise Mission – Alpena, in memory of Virginia Zaborney.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org