Sandra Linaberger

Sandra Kenyon Smith Linaberger died on January 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born on April 22, 1941 in Ware, MA. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Florence Kenyon and her first husband, William Schaffer Smith, Sr. She is survived by her second husband, James Linaberger, her children, William Smith, Jr. (Kristy), Tracey Armitage (Gregory), and Nicole Manning (Michael), and three siblings, Nancy, David (Sheila) and Jeffrey (Sharon) Kenyon. Sandi, also known as Mom Mom, is beloved and survived by her six grandchildren, Hannah, Sheridan, William III, Sarah, Matthew, and Grace. She is an inspiration to all of them and they continue to model their lives after her wonderful example of a life well lived.
Sandi was raised in Kenmore, NY outside of Buffalo. She graduated from Allegheny College where she met both of her husbands. She was a member of the Allegheny Singers and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She and her late husband spent three years in Wiesbaden, Germany. They returned to Pittsburgh and established residence in Mt. Lebanon. There they raised their three children. Sandi substitute taught elementary school in Mt. Lebanon for several years. She faithfully volunteered for the PTA, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Pittsburgh Junior League. She was thrilled to finally land a second grade teaching position at Lincoln Elementary School in Mt. Lebanon where she finished her teaching career in 2003.
Bill Sr. died in 2002. Sandi went to an alumni weekend at Allegheny College in 2003 where she met Jim (Dutch) Linaberger. She accepted a date with him, and they immediately became good friends. That following summer, with their children's blessings, they married. With that marriage Sandi welcomed, loved, and is survived by her stepdaughters Anne (Tom), Mara (Michael), and Betsy (Brian) and step grandsons JT and Liam. They live in Franklin Park where they are active at Ingomar United Methodist Church. Sandi sang in the church choir and the ensemble of the North Hills Music Club. She took up and loved the game of golf. She and Jim wintered in Hilton Head, SC where they enjoyed playing golf and biking. Sandi lived life to the fullest and was blessed with a devoted family and good friends. Sandi always found the best in all people and situations. Everyone who knew her knew that if you were feeling down a simple chat with Sandi would instantly lift your spirits. She was an absolute joy to be around and will be missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allegheny College, 520 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335, Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or Sheldon Calvary Camp, 4411 Lake Rd., Conneaut, OH 44030.
A Celebration befitting her vibrant life is planned for Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. A lunch reception will immediately follow. All who knew her and loved her are welcome to celebrate a life well lived.
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