Sandra L. Stark, 64, of Centre Hall, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Hershey Medical Center, after a brief battle with cancer. A daughter of Newana (Stickel) Stark, who survives in Bellefonte, and the late Thomas I. Stark, she was born on September 27, 1949, in Connellsville, PA.
She was a graduate of Connellsville Area High School, class of 1967. Sandra retired from the Admissions Department at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was an accomplished musician and member of a local band, Songbyrd. She was a solo singer at many weddings. A devoted fan of Penn State Football, she was a season ticket holder for many years. She traveled to many of the away games as well as the bowl games. She loved to read cookbooks and to cook for family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her nephews and great nephews.
Sandy is survived by two brothers; Thomas (Keith) Stark and his wife Sue, of Centre Hall and Terry J. Stark and his wife Deb, of Lemont, along with nephews, Trevor and Peyton Stark of Lemont and Aaron (Kelsey) Stark of Export, PA, and great nephews Xander and Logan Stark, also of Export, PA.
At Sandy’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. The family is planning a Celebration of Life in remembrance of Sandy to be held at a future time and place to be announced. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Stark Fund, First National Bank, Centre Hall Office, 479 S. Penna. Ave., Centre Hall, PA 16828, in her name, with funds to be distributed to organizations in which her beloved nephews were involved.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.