Sandra was born April 5, 1941 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Bill and Virginia (Johnson) Tiede.
Sandra was a member of the First Baptist Church of Batavia for over 40 years and sang in the church choir. She was a teacher at the Pembroke Central School District, a member of the New York State Teachers Association, sang in the Genesee Chorale and enjoyed bowling and crossword puzzles. She will be remembered as a cat lover.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Mortellaro of Corfu; a brother, Gerald (Ann) Tiede of Indian Falls; one sister, Charlene (Gerald Ridley) Tiede of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
Sandra is a sister of the late Brian Tiede.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia. Sandra will be laid to rest in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu.
Memorials may be made to Volunteers For Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021 or the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
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