Sandra D. Klingensmith

Sandra D. Klingensmith, 56, of Butler and Sugarcreek died Thursday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Oct. 25, 1958, she was the daughter of David B. and Marjorie “Carolyn” (McCanna) Irwin.

Sandy was married to Mark Klingensmith for 37 years.

They resided in New Iberia, La., for the majority of those years.

Sandy loved animals, playing scrabble and cards, listening to music, especially '70s music and Christian music, and was a huge Elton John fan.

Sandy had a great sense of humor and always made people laugh, especially her seven beautiful grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Mark Klingensmith of New Iberia, La.; two daughters, Caryn (Jason) Benoit and Amy (Blake) Edler, both of New Iberia; her mother, Carolyn Irwin of Sugarcreek; five sisters, Marilyn “Marilee” Wiseman, Patricia (Jim) Emminger, Linda (Jack) Schwab, Cherie Greenspring and Robin (Ron) Patch; and one brother, David Irwin.

Sandy is also survived by seven grandchildren Kayla, Kelsey, Gracie, Tyler, Corgan, Riley and Jackson; two best friends of 50 years, Tammy (Clyde) Beham and Janice (George) LaVan; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Cynthia Schaumloffel.

KLINGENSMITH — Friends of Sandra D. Klingensmith, who died Thursday, July 2, 2015, will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Hillwig of the East Brady Baptist Church officiating.The family suggests memorials in Sandy's name be made to Orphans of the Storm, 11878 State Route 85, Kittanning, PA 16201.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.