Virginia M. "Ginny" (Tarkovich) Bell, RN, 87 of Shenandoah Heights passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 4, 2020 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born on August 25, 1933 in St. Clair, "Ginny" was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Lescavage) Tarkovich. Ginny graduated from Pottsville High School in 1951 and the Pottsville Hospital's School of Nursing in 1954 where she earned her R.N. degree. She dedicated much of her life to the nursing profession, working at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Home for over 30 years and retiring at the age of 80. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Shenandoah for many years and was currently a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah. She loved going to the Jersey Shore each year and visiting Disney with her family. She also was a life-long fan of the Phillies and Eagles. Ginny was a loving wife, mother, nana and great-grandmother, calling her five children, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren her family. Surviving are two daughters Linda Lazur of Pottsville and Virginia "Gina" Lombard and husband Jim of Shenandoah Heights; three sons, Dr. Joseph Bell and his wife Karen of Fogelsville, John "Jack" Bell and his wife Julie of Shenandoah Heights, James "Jim" Bell and his wife Katherine of Somerdale, NJ; twelve grandchildren, Alison and Thomas Lazur, Amy Christeleit and her husband Karl, Sandra Ryan and husband Kevin, Bernie Skaudis and his wife Jana, Christopher, Matthew and Laura Bell, twins Megan and Lena Bell, and Charlie and Julianne Bell; six great-grandchildren, Nina, Dominick, Derek, Brendan, Brady and Gianna; one brother, Michael Tarkovich and wife Christine of North Carolina; nephew and niece, Kevin and Jennifer Tarkovich of North Carolina; additional nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph "Jo-Jo" Bell in 1998 and one brother John "Jack" Tarkovich in 1992. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to Luther Ridge and Shenandoah Senior Living Community for their devotion to Ginny's comfort and care. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday in Divine Mercy Church, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. All state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and regulations will be observed; masks and social distancing will be required. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund or the Father Walter J. Ciszek Chapel Fund, both c/o 108 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. Private Mass of Christian Burial Divine Mercy Church Tuesday, November 10, 2020 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976