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Sandra I. Smith, 72, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Gardner) Myers.
She is survived by her two sons: Dan Smith (Lisa Weitzel) and Timothy Smith (Bobbie Green); 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Shirley White and Joyce Matthews (Ken Shomo); her former husband, Maynard Smith; many nieces and nephews; and her dog, Molly.
Sandra was preceded in death by two sons: James L. and Thomas L. Smith; and three brothers: Joseph Jr., Charles, and Bill Myers.
Sandra worked as a baker at Pappas Pie Company and also as a personal caregiver and nurse’s aid. She enjoyed cooking, baking, puzzles and was a huge football fan, especially Notre Dame. She was also a member of the Newburg Fire Hall.
Sandra was a member of First Baptist Church in Altoona.
Friends will be received from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Monday, January 17, 2021 at Santella Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday, January 18, 2021, with Pastor Larry Weaver officiating. Committal will be at Charlottesville Cemetery in Tipton.
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