Sandra J. Snyder Martinelli – Elizabeth Township
Sandra J. Snyder Martinelli, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at home. She was a wond erful wife, mother, friend, neighbor, babysitter, mother-in-law and grandmother. She worked the election polls, loved cooking, flowers and gardening, and enjoyed crafting and working with ceramics. Born Oct. 28, 1943, in West Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Faye (Askey) Snyder. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Frank E. Martinelli; children, Frank (Laura) Martinelli of Elizabeth and Lisa Martinelli Reed of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Morgan, Caleb and Tre Turner; brothers-in-law, Glenn Bowers and Perry (Nancy) Martinelli; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, Eugene Turner III; and sisters, Judy (Harold) Armstrong and Donna Bowers. Friends will be received at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Ave., Elizabeth, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024. A funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome. com.
