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Sandy Zales Obituary

Sandy Zales, originally of Allentown, PA, and for the past seven years a resident of Sacramento, CA, died on August 19, 2020 after a long illness. She was 83. She was predeceased by her parents, Abraham and Minnie Miller of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

While in Allentown, Sandy was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El Congregation. She was also active in the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, the Rotary Club, and many other community organizations. Sandy loved to travel and for many years she owned and operated a travel business in Allentown (Travel Team).

Surviving Sandy are her sister, Judith Tynes (Victor) of Arlington, Virginia; daughter, Susan Zales (Tom Epstein) of Brooklyn, New York; son, Saul Zales (Wendi) of Carmichael, California; son, David Zales of South Orange, New Jersey; three grandchildren, Jonathan (Putri), Daniel and Joseph Zales; and many cousins and other beloved relatives.

Services: Private graveside services due to Covid. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: may be made to JESPYHouse.org, in memory of Sandy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Aug. 23, 2020.

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Carole Robinson

August 17, 2025

I still miss Sandy... miss our friendship... miss our trips. What a great dame!

Jonathan Rosenfeld

May 2, 2024

I sorry your family JONATHAN A. ROSENFELD

Shelly Thomas

January 15, 2023

Sandy, I wanted you to know how much I loved you and what a remarkable influence you had on my life. Thank you for your amazing confidence you gave me and the love I had for you! Love always, Shelly

Carole Robinson

August 23, 2020

It's hard to imagine that Sandy is no longer a force in this world. We worked and traveled together for years and made memories I will never forget. What a great friend, companion and all-around great dame! I can still hear her joyful laugh.

Carole Robinson

August 23, 2020

It's hard to believe that Sandy is no longer a force in this world. We worked and traveled together for years and made memories I will never forget. What a great friend, great companion, great all-around dame. Will miss you forever.

Carole Robinson

August 23, 2020

It's hard to believe that Sandy is no longer a force in this world. We worked and traveled together for years and I will never forget the great times we had. I will always miss her spirit, grit and unending optimism. Love you always Sandy. Carole

Rusty Schiff

August 23, 2020

Our sincere condolences to the family. Sandy was a dear friend, we shared many wonderful times together. May her memory be a blessing.
Rusty & Nate Schiff

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