Sandra M. Penatzer

PENATZER - Sandra Marie (Kinley),77, of Summerhill, passed away March 16, 2018, at Conemaugh Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 14, 1940, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Daughter of the late Fred and Blanche (Hoover) Kinley Wilburn and stepfather, Jack Wilburn.

Preceded in death by loving husband, Raymond Penatzer, who passed July 13, 2011; and brother, Fred Kinley.

Survived by children Keith (Donna), New Germany; Mark (Canice), Blue Knob; Karen (Jeff) Richardson, Portage; Jennifer (John) Bopp, Summerhill; Jeff (Marci), Summerhill; Joel (Suzanne), Sidman; Claudine (Steve) Croyle, Summerhill; and Ray (Carissa), Summerhill; grandchildren, Brian (Kortney), Michael (Christy),Rick (Sara), and Matt (Sarah) Penatzer; Ben and Theresa (Sara) Penatzer; Jason (Megan) and Eric (Jess) Richardson; Jenny (Matt) Konchan; Emily (Vinny) Karpuszka; Alyson and Lindsay Price (Will); Ashley and Zachary Penatzer; Kirsten (Dustin) Held, Carly Garman; Nick and Jessica Penatzer; Kelsie, Hannah and Nathan Croyle; and Abigail Penatzer; 20 great grandchildren; brothers, Gary (Elaine) Kinley, Johnstown; Tom (Midge) Wilburn, Taneytown, Maryland; and Larry (Debbie) Wilburn, Ebensburg; and in-laws, Robert (Mary Lou) Penatzer; Thelma Penatzer; Pat Hillegas; Martin (Erika) Penatzer; and Patricia Kinley.

Sandi was a 1958 Graduate of Adams Summerhill High School. After high school with a desire to see the world she became a reservationist with Air France and spent time in Chicago, Minneapolis and Los Angeles, as well as traveling abroad, before returning to Summerhill . She married Ray and perhaps took on the biggest adventure of her life becoming an instant mother to six children. She and Ray had two more children and she was a loving mother to all of them. Small in stature, she was more than able to hold her own and was respected and loved by all of her children. She was also instrumental in starting Ray's Lawnmower Sales and Service with Ray and was the bookkeeper for many years. Even though a large part of her life was devoted to her family, she was always up for fun! First on the dance floor and last to leave. Sandi loved to travel and was always looking for a new trip and adventure with her friends. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Summerhill, their Rosary Altar Society, and life member of Summerhill Boro Volunteer Fire Company. Sandi was also known for her green thumb when it came to African Violets, Amaryllis, and Christmas Cactus, and yes the Amaryllis are in full bloom!

Friends will be received from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, where the Rosary will be prayed at 3.pm. Monday and vigil will be held.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Father Leon Hont, OSB, Celebrant.

Committal, St. Marys Cemetery, New Germany.

Our family would like to thank the special angels of Conemaugh's ICU, Jamie, Angie and Dawn as well as the Forest Hills Ambulance team for their care and compassion during this trying time.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to St. John the Baptist Rosary Altar Society or Forest Hills Ambulance Association.

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