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Melissa Sandor Obituary

Sandor Melissa March 12, 1972 - May 1, 2025 Age 53, died peacefully in her sleep at Hopewell House, a wooded suburban hospice in Portland, Oregon. Her father, Thomas and step mother Olga, Florida residents, were at her side. Meli, as she was known, by her good friends was adopted at birth in Los Angeles, CA by Tom and deceased first wife, Anne. Meli lived a charmed life during her early years in Hawaii, Los Angeles and the Philadelphia mainline. She attended Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA and went on to obtain a BA in English Literature from Hobart And William Smith College in Geneva, NY. In her teens she was an accomplished tennis champion at the Merion Cricket Club. Her career included a variety of banking and retail positions after relocating to Portland over 25 years ago. She is survived by her father and stepmother and brothers Nicholas and Timothy. Please consider a donation in honor of Melissa at: hopewellhousepdx.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 15, 2025.

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Darren Hollibaugh

May 31, 2025

Wow this is a shock I've known Mel and worked with her for several years she was a great person and friend I'm so glad to have known her rest in peace Mel love you always hugs and kisses

Paul Chandler

May 17, 2025

She also wrote books. Glad we got to hang out in Portland.

Katie Post Greco

May 17, 2025

Melissa and the Sandor family were a huge part of my childhood. She was one of my best friends. Kind, smiling, funny, and sweet. My condolences to Mr. Sandor, Tim and Nick.

Brooke Phillips Smith

May 17, 2025

Deeply sorry to hear this sad news. I played on the tennis team at Shipley with Melissa, where she was our very talented and winning captain. A sweet- always with a smile- but strong competitor! My condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Crystol Warren

May 16, 2025

My deepest condolences to Melissa´s family. We graduated from Shipley together. She was always a kindhearted person during our school years- XOXO

Mia Rosenblatt Tinkjian

May 16, 2025

Melissa was my dearest friend at Shipley in my middle school and high school years. I will always remember her adventurous spirit and her warm smile. She will be missed. Sending all of my love to her family.

Megan Snyder Ormond

May 16, 2025

Such sad news. Melissa was a dear friend during my high school years and the world will be a sadder and less fun place without her! Sending my love. Xx Megan Snyder Ormond

Jennifer Farnham (Dolanski)

May 15, 2025

I was a classmate of Melissa at Shipley. Although I did not know Melissa well, everyone was family at Shipley and she will be sorely missed. I pray for peace for Melissa and her family.

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