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Sandra Vajda Obituary
She was born to parents Helen and David Pittinger in Bethlehem, PA, and graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Sandy married her high school sweetheart in 1963, and settled in Freemansburg where she raised her children.
Sandy obtained a Masters' degree in Education at Kutztown University, and upon graduation directed her passion and creative energies to teaching Spanish to successive classes of middle and high school students at Allentown Central Catholic and Northern Lehigh, retiring in 2011. She was a long-time member of St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was active in teaching Sunday School, and also English immersion classes. When not teaching, Sandy enjoyed lunching with friends, solving crossword puzzles, reading cookbooks, and enjoying time with her five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 58 years, (Charles) Bruce Vajda; children Melanie (Gerald) Wrecsics of Freemansburg, and Paul (Kristina) of Durham, NH; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 9-11am on Monday, November 15 at St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church, 617 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015, followed immediately by a funeral service. The family kindly requests that visitors wear masks upon entry to the church.
Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.
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Julie Matessino
November 15, 2021
Dearest Melanie and Family , I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother ,it's truly a loss like no other, I hope you are finding strength as you are surrounded by your loved ones and the many people whose lives your mother has touched throughout the years .. Julie
Kristin Skinker
November 14, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy. She and I carpooled to school for a year when I was a teacher at Northern Lehigh Middle School. I always enjoyed our conversations and her laugh was contagious! She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Jim Long
November 14, 2021
Such a pleasant caring, loving and kind woman...I will miss her smiling face and upbeat look on life that I saw every Sunday morning at St John's Lutheran (+)
Megan Howe (Evans)
November 13, 2021
She was my absolute favorite teacher. In middle school I had to brush my teeth after lunch because of having braces. She was my class after lunch and I would often race her to her class. On a couple occasions she would race me (literally running) down the hall to beat me. Cup of coffee/tea in hand both laughing down the hall! She was the best! Rest In Peace sweet Mrs. Vajda
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Corinne M
November 13, 2021
What heartbreaking news, I was an honor student of Mrs. Vajda ...I have never forgotten her, her passion for teaching , our trip to Mexico, her great teaching skills have improved my career year after year . She has truly made a difference in so many lives. I am so sorry for the loss her family ensures ....your wife, mom, grandmother was truly an amazing woman
Jacqueline Warnagiris
November 13, 2021
Im sorry to hear of Mrs Vadja's passing. She sure did keep us on our toes and brought her students many smiles. Prayers to her family.
1990 NL graduate
joyce edinger
November 13, 2021
TO THE FAMILY OF SANDY , SHE WAS AND ALWAYS BE A GREAT FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR , SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED SENDING CONDOLENCES THE PINTER AND EDINGER FAMILIES GOD BLESS
Jody Schreffler Schlamb
November 12, 2021
Dear Melanie (and family), I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Hope you find comfort in all the memories you have of her. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Wayne & Faith Myers & Family
November 12, 2021
Our thoughts are with all at this difficult time-sorry for your loss
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