Sandra D. Klingensmith, 56, of Butler and Sugarcreek died Thursday July 2, 2015 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born October 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-70's music, 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 and 2 daughters Caryn (Jason) Benoit and Amy (Blake) Edler both of New Iberia.  Her mother Carolyn Irwin of Sugarcreek,  5 sisters Marilyn "Marilee" Wiseman, Patricia (Jim) Emminger, Linda (Jack) Schwab, Cherie Greenspring and Robin (Ron) Patch and 1 brother David Irwin. 

Sandy is also survived by 7 grandchildren Kayla, Kelsey, Gracie, Tyler, Corgan, Riley and Jackson,  2 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 1 sister Cynthia Schaumloffel.

Friends of Sandra D. Klingensmith will be received 2-6pm Sunday July 5, 2015 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way East Brady, PA 16028. 

Funeral Services will be held at 6pm 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

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