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1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227
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Ambrose Funeral Home
1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227
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14
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Sandra Petty Obituary
Sandra Muha Petty, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1951 to Glenna Muha and the late Frederick Muha. Sandy is the beloved wife of over 53 years to Philip A. Petty; devoted mother of Adam Petty and the late Benjamin Petty; cherished sister of Mark Muha and Keith (Diane) Muha; also survived by her cat Tommy, other loving relatives, and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday at Ambrose Funeral Home in Arbutus from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will take place Tuesday at 10am followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Sandy’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
13
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ambrose Funeral Home
1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227
Send FlowersOct
13
Visitation
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ambrose Funeral Home
1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227
Send FlowersOct
14
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Ambrose Funeral Home
1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227
Send FlowersOct
14
Services provided by
Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - ArbutusOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.