Sondra "Sandy" Lee (Edwards) Hecker, Niles, Ohio Obituary

NILES, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) Sondra "Sandy" Lee Hecker, 68, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Briarfield at Ashley Place with her family by her side. Born January 8, 1956, in Youngstown to the late Raymond G. and Elizabeth (McGuire) Edwards.

She was a graduate of Fairhaven Sheltered Workshop and also worked as an assembler for 40 years. She loved her job and the people she worked with. The workshop made it possible for her to participate in many sports and social activities where she received many awards. She loved to crochet, make crafts, and sing Elvis's songs. She loved her large family and extended family very much.

Her husband, Daniel L. Hecker, whom she married in 1992 preceded her in death June 14, 2023.

Sandy leaves behind two sisters, Phyllis Kendall of Hubbard; Pat (Carl) Houdyshell of Salem and sister-in-law, who was like another sister, Noreen Edwards of Youngstown; three brothers, Raymond G. Edwards Jr. of Austintown, Joseph (Phyllis Beharry) Edwards and Jack (Pam) L. Edwards of West Middlesex, PA; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.

Besides her parents and husband, a brother, Kenneth Edwards; three sisters, Mary Franklin, Nora Dougherty, and Darlene Schuster also preceded her in death.

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Friends and family will be received from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, 1014 E. State St., Salem, OH, 44460.

The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bellows officiating. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.

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