Sandra “Sandi” Lee Martonik, 80, formerly of Butler PA, passed away March 13, 2024 in Winchester, VA.
Sandi was born on September 10, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Walter and Wanda Schlentner. She was a 1961 graduate of Montour High School. Her early years were dedicated to raising her children. She supported her kids in numerous ways such as attending numerous parades and practices with the Robinettes, also athletic events and music concerts. In 1981 she was hired as Christmas help at K-Mart and never left until she retired after 20+ years. Kmart is where she made many friends especially Ruthie and Myrna. In the spring of 2023, she moved to Virginia to be with her daughter’s family and made many priceless memories.
She loved watching game shows, Judge Judy, and the Steelers, baking with her granddaughter and playing Wordscapes and Work Stacks with her daughter for their daily competition. Whether candy or cupcakes she loved her chocolate. She made numerous trips to Lake Gaston where she loved to fish and take rides on Kristen’s pontoon boat as long as she went really, really slow.
Surviving is her daughter, Sandy (Tim) Fristoe of Bentonville VA. Her granddaughter, Kristen Fristoe of Bentonville VA. Daughter-In-Law Stacey (Eddie) Cypher. Her granddog, Chippie, great granddog, Jax and great grandcats Luna, Linus and Pepper and her brother, Ronnie Schlentner of Silver Springs Florida.
She was preceded in death by her son, John J. Martonik, her husband John M. Martonik, her brother, Barry Schlentner and her brother’s life partner Tom Stevens.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler PA. Services will be held at the Funeral Home at 3:00 pm, followed by a gathering at the Gathering Spot, 523 Chicora Road, Butler PA. Burial will be private.
Memorial donations can be made in her name to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester VA 22601.