Sandra Kay Engleman, 79

Sandra Kay Engleman, 79 of Ellport died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Sandy was born in Beaver Falls and resided in the Koppel, Wampum and Ellwood City areas her entire life.  Working for Ellwood Transit, Sandy was a devoted and loving bus driver, transporting over 3 generations of children to the Ellwood City Schools and was loved by all.  She was also an accomplished florist, creating beautiful floral designs for family members and many weddings.

Sandy’s unique, outgoing personality and sense of humor defined her.  Her laugh and loving nature were extremely contagious.  She enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Florida and endless trips and cruises.  Sandy had a very close-knit family and was without doubt their Matriarch.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.

Sandy leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Stanley Engleman, her children, Thomas (Judy) Rossi of Canfield, OH, Denise (Mark) Phipps of Harrisville, PA and Tony (Regina) Rossi of Coraopolis, PA, a step-daughter, Carla (Tom) Salzman of Versailles, MO, sister, Barbara Miskolcze of Beaver Falls, grandchildren, Jacob Aiken, Maria Aiken and Isabel Rossi, great grandson, Wyatt Bowman.  Also many step children and step grandchildren and her 205+ pairs of Birkenstock shoes.

Besides her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her previous husband, Ralph Richardson.

A Memorial Mass will be offered at Holy Redeemer Church on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10  AM by Fr. Mark Thomas.

Family suggests Memorial Contributions can be made in Sandra’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.