Sandra Jean Howland

Sandra Howland, 77, of Cobleskill, New York died Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Born on March 19, 1948, in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of Everett Westcott an Margaret Bender Westcott. She graduated from Franklin Central School, Class of 1966.

She was the manager of numerous convenience stores in Cobleskill.

Sandra had been a resident of Cobleskill since 2007, previously residing in Franklin, NY.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed completing jigsaw puzzles, jumble puzzles, watching soap operas, baking cookies, and listening to country music,

On August 29, 1970, in Franklin, NY, Sandra was married to Gary Howland. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2004. Her parents and brother, Danny Westcott also predeceased her.

Sandra is survived by her daughters, Melanie (Pete) Northrup, Michelle (Jason) Lawyer; grandchildren, Jackson Northrup, Jenna Lawyer; sisters, Donna (Rick) Pashley of Franklin, NY, Diane Winfield of Franklin, NY; brother, Jim Westcott of Hallandale, FL; as well as many nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043. A Celebration of Life and Graveside service will take place at a later date.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Sandra Howland may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.