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Shirley A. Sandrus, 82, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on Monday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Greenville, Miss., a daughter of the late Dilemma and Alma (Mangialardi) Strazi.
She married Jack E. Sandrus on June 22, 1963, in Greenville, Miss.
Surviving are her husband, Jack; her dog, Baby; two daughters, Kristina A. Hauser (Jim) and Lori A. Bell (David), all of Altoona; three granddaughters: Tia M. Gibson (Zach Yarnell), B. Sierra "CiCi' Moyer (Don) and Sidnee A. Gibson (Dylan Williamson), all of Altoona; eight great-grandchildren; an expected great-grandchild; a sister, Patricia McGraw; a brother-in-law, William Sandrus, and his daughter: Jennifer Sandrus; her best friend, Gloria Thomas; and numerous extended family members.
Shirley was preceded in death by five siblings: Robert Strazi, Mary Andrzejewski, Josie Rollins, Peter Strazi and Joseph Strazi.
Mrs. Sandrus was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona.
Shirley retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) from the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after fifteen-plus years, and more than 40 years' total service in nursing.
At Shirley's request, there will be no viewing or funeral service.
Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in memory of Shirley please be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
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