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Obituaries
November 23, 2020

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Lee Wisyanski O’Dell – Monessen

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Sandra “Sandy” Lee Wisyanski O’Dell, 77, passed away on Nov. 17, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Charleroi Hospital, daughter of the late Elizabeth Bachuchin Wisyanski and Ernest Wisyanski. She was a 1961 graduate of Monessen High School and she was employed as a salad preparer at La Eda’s Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harry “Digger” O’Dell, in 2009; her brother, James; and sister, Magdeline. She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Colette; sister, Lydia Bruno and husband Joseph; in-laws, Frank and Jeanne O’Dell; sister-in-law, Debra; many cousins; several nieces and nephews and her many fur babies. She was kind hearted and a practical joker. She enjoyed watching her sports teams and spending time with her animals. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family.

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