Obituary
Virginia (Jenny) Mae Hope, 79, of Allegheny County, PA, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Cape Coral, FL. She was born in Allegheny County, PA, to Mildred Brankovich and John William Halstead on March 28, 1946. She graduated from Maple Heights High School in Maple Heights, Ohio. For several years Jenny worked as a rental property manager, a bar tender, a Nanny, and a server for Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Jenny lit up any room she entered and enjoyed entertaining her friends and family with parties and family gatherings. Was a lifelong Elvis fan.
Jenny is preceded in death by her parents, John W. & Mildred (Brannkovich) Halstead and her brother John Halstead. Jenny is survived by her daughter Merlene J Morris and spouse Ricky R Morris, and her Sister Maggie Zellers and spouse Bob Zellers, Nephew Steven Zellers and spouse Jody Zellers, Niece Laurie Klien, Niece Jenny Ann Zellers and spouse Arthur Mormile, and her former husband John E. Hope.
Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Support Network at https://support.network/
The Family of Jenny Hope wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Cape Chateau Assisted Living, their Director Cary Gonzalez in Cape Coral, FL. Vitas Health Care Hospice, Lee Health for all their combined love and support over the years and Florida Community Care’s. A special thank you for home care, CNA Amy Webster.
“ For God So Loved the World He gave his one and only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Your laughing at me made you my biggest fan. Love you and will see you again some day