Sandra F. Ross Buccini, 82, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Butler Hospital surrounded by family. Born April 8, 1941 in Chicora. She was the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Georgia I. (Lynch) Ross. Sandy spent her youth in Mooseheart Childrens home in Illinois with her siblings after the passing of their parents. Mooseheart is where she met her former husband Joseph L. Buccini, who passed away July 1, 2023. Sandy was a member of Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church of Saxonburg.
She kept her mind sharp watching Jeopardy and other game shows and completed the crossword and Crytoquote Puzzles from the daily Butler Eagle. Sandy was a reality TV buff especially any shows involving Alaska where she had lived for a few years with family. She cherished all time spent with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and close family and friends.
She was a stay at home mom until her three children were in their teens when she took a job at AVI where she retired after 20 plus years.
She is survived by her daughter Nancy and her husband Scott Fitzpatrick with whom she made her home. Sons Dana and his wife Pam of Georgia and James and his wife Jessica of Florida. Three sisters, Maxine Becker of Texas, Bonnie Travaglio and Sharon Hames of Butler and a brother Tom Ross of Delaware. She is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandson Donnie and granddaughter Shannon; two brothers and four sisters.
Buccini- there will not be a public service for Sandra F. Ross Buccini who passed Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Her family is planning a gathering in 2024 to celebrate Sandy’s life.
Arrangements are through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001.
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