Sandra A. Keith 1945-2023

She was born Nov. 4, 1945, in Youngstown, to John and Eloise Gettner.

Sandy was a graduate of Ursuline High School, was a retired medical assistant and a longtime member of St. Robert Catholic Church. She was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother. Her warmth and kindness were contagious. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, hosting holidays, being near Lake Erie and doting on her grandchildren.

Sandy was joined in marriage to her great love, the late Roy E. Keith Jr., on Oct. 18, 1969. They shared nearly 25 years together before his death in 1994.

She is survived by her daughter, Laurie (Greg) Bone of Columbus; her son, Brian Keith of Poland; grandchildren, Amelia, Ella and Evelyn of Columbus; sister, Nancy Gettner of Youngstown; sister-in-law, Evelyn Sedlar of New Middletown; cousins who were like sisters to her, M. Patricia Delluomo of Poland and Mary Lou (Chuy) Carrillo of Fresno, Calif.; her grandpets; and many beloved friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, Warren. A prayer service will follow at noon. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery, Cortland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University, or University Hospitals, Siedman Cancer Hospital, two wonderful centers of research that helped Sandy have 13 cherished extra years with loved ones.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Keith family.

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