Virginia Ruth Rogers

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Ruth Rogers, age 96, who departed this life on April 14, 2026. Born on December 29, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Virginia lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and a deep love for those around her.

Virginia began her career as a private secretary for a division head at Procter & Gamble, showcasing her organizational skills and dedication. In 1950, Virginia married Mike Rogers and had two wonderful daughters. She enjoyed being a loving wife and mother.  Along with her husband Mike, she later found fulfillment as a bookkeeper and tax preparer at Public Service in Hamilton, Ohio which she owned and operated after the death of her husband.

Virginia’s passions extended beyond her professional life; she was an avid reader. She enjoyed crafting and sewing which brought her joy. Virginia also loved shopping, especially at Macy’s. She also enjoyed many musicals, with The Music Man being her favorite.

Virginia leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters, Debbie (Clarence) Garman and Patti (Steve) Harness. She was a proud grandmother to Michael Harness and Bradley (Ali) Harness and a proud great-grandmother to Avery and Hudson Harness. She is also survived by her niece, Brenda Traxler, who held a special place in her heart.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Rogers, parents, George and Alice Keller, sister, Alice (Robert) Bohl, nephew, Robert Bohl II, and her fiancé John Ekeroth.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21^st, 2026 from 10:00-11:00am at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Follow the BLUE line). A funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Burial will take place at 12 noon at the Arlington Memorial Gardens.

In honor of Virginia, memorial contributions can be made on her behalf to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation by visiting https://www.macular.org/.