Sandra “Sandy” Hockenberry

Sandra “Sandy” Hockenberry obituary

Sandra “Sandy” Hockenberry

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Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home

325 North High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020

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Sandra Hockenberry Obituary

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Sandra "Sandy" K. Hockenberry, 71, of Newport, passed away on October 8, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Lewistown on September 5, 1954 to the late William and Shirley (Barrick) Graham.

Sandy retired from Cumberland County Transportation and was an avid bowler and serving as treasurer of the Pennsylvania Women's 500 League for several years.

Surviving is her son, James "Jim" D. Nelson, Jr., and his wife Jennifer; three grandsons, Dimitri and his wife, Shannon, Cameron, and Hunter Nelson and his fiancé Mirka Vasquez; brother, Donnie Graham and sister, Peg Wileman.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11 A.M. at the Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Keith Blank officiating. There will be a visitation from 10-11 A.M. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to 22ADAY.ORG, 2164 Lakeview Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
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Oct

17

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home

325 North High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020

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Oct

17

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home

325 North High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.