Sandy was born on October 20, 1939, in Pembroke, New York, to the late Eleanor Urtel. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1957 where she was a majorette in the school’s band and married her husband, Richard George, in 1964. Sandy worked for many years at Prudential but was even busier in retirement, driving her grandchildren everywhere they needed to go, working part time at the Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District, and socializing with friends over lunch and dinner. She enjoyed watching the Yankees, playing the slots at Batavia Downs, eating ice cream, bowling and doting on her grandchildren.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard. Daughter Michele (Michael) Loughborough. Son Mark (Kathy) George. Grandchildren Jacqueline Klotzbach and Benjamin Klotzbach. Step-grandchildren Stacey Lane, Shannon (Dan and son Daxton) Dutton, Mitch Loughborough and Jessica (Matthew and son Caleb) Janinek. Brothers Robert (Joanne) Urtel, Richard Urtel, Douglas (Sompis) Urtel, and James (Janet) Urtel. And many friends, especially Patricia Gardner.
Family and friends are invited to call from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. ***Masks will be required at all services. ***
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NYS Veterans Home, Resident Activity Fund, 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia, New York 14020. To share memories or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York, 14020.
