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Sandra YERG Obituary
A South Florida resident since 2000, died February 6 at The Forum at Deer Creek healthcare facility. Yerg, 71, was a resident of Lighthouse Point, FL at the time of her death from brain cancer. She was born in Philadelphia to Audrey (Greenwell) and Dr. J. Hunter Smith III and grew up in the Philadelphia area. She graduated from Cranston (RI) High School and from Curry College in Milton, MA, with a degree in English. She married Richard (Dick) Yerg in 1965 in Welch, WV. Prior to moving to Florida, she was a resident of Nyack, NY, for 37 years. She taught English at Kakiat Junior High in Spring Valley, NY, Haverstraw (NY) Junior High, and Nyack (NY) Junior High. She was also the boys' and girls' tennis coach at Nyack High for seven years and at Ramapo High in Spring Valley, NY, for 13 years. She received league Coach of the Year honors several times. In 1984, she was the recipient of the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association distinguished service award for girls' tennis for New York State. She was a member of the Rockland County Coaches Association Century Club for boys' and girls' tennis for reaching 100 or more career wins in those sports. She was a United States Professional Tennis Registry certified teaching pro and a member of the Eastern Tennis Umpires Association. A longtime member of the Nyack Field Club, she was an accomplished tennis player who won numerous events in Rockland County and with her daughter, Kari, was USTA nationally ranked as high as No. 2 in Mother-Daughter competition. Since moving to Florida she played in the Palm Beach Senior Women's League for Valencia Falls and in Broward County's Iola McCoy League for the Pompano Beach Tennis Center. Until her illness, she helped conduct the weekly wheelchair tennis clinic at Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton for many years and was on the tournament committee of the Florida Open International Wheelchair Tennis Championships. She loved teaching whether it be on the tennis court, in the classroom, or just helping someone to learn English. Christmas was her favorite time of year with elaborate decorations throughout her home and with the baking of applesauce cakes which she gave to neighbors and anyone who visited her home during the holiday season. In addition to her husband of 47 years, she is survived by daughter Kari Yerg of Atlantis, FL, and son-in-law Vivek Reddy, son Roger of Long Beach, CA, and granddaughters Anya Reddy and Kiah Yergi. She is also survived by sister Audrey Peters of Vero Beach, FL, and brother J. Hunter Smith IV of Vero Beach, FL. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Karen. No funeral will be held. A celebration of her life will be scheduled for a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Youth Missions fund, First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, 33 Gleason Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483.
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Margaret Chapman
February 2, 2021
It seems like only yesterday that I met Sandi at my house when she was giving lessons to one of my sisters. Sandi truly touched the hearts of all those she met. I know she is another angel smiling down on me!
Marie Finn
February 1, 2021
Love the memories of your mom. Kari hope you and your family are well.
Marie Finn
February 1, 2020
I always look forward to your mom visiting Patch Reef. Her character was very uplifting and positive, always had something to say. Miss her all these years. Noone matched her personality.
February 15, 2013
To Dick, Kari& Family
So sorry. We've lost a great person, a loyal friend a great tennis player & partner. I will miss those lunches at Flannigans - fish sandwiches. Oh how she loved them. Fridays will never be the same.
Barbara Herrmann
Wally & Diana Cowan
February 15, 2013
We will miss her very much, the world is brighter for her having been with us
Betty Kaplan
February 11, 2013
To the Yerg Family,
Even though they played for Clarkstown North, Sandi was always my children's ideal tennis coach. They truly respected her talented coaching skills, her direct approach, and the respect she had for them as players and as people. We are all deeply saddened by your loss and hope that all of our fond memories of Sandi will bring you some comfort.
With sincerest sympathy,
Betty Kaplan
Jesse, Jamie and Rachel
February 11, 2013
To Dick,Kari and Roger, I was deeply touched to learn of Sandi's passing.I will alway's have fond memories when thinking about the good times shared at your house on Fifth Avenue.Sandi was truly a great soul and will be sorely missed.
The best to all of you.
Mike Nikitin
Doug Eisenberg
February 11, 2013
Dear Dick, Kari, and Roger-
I'm very saddened to hear of Sandi's passing. I've vivid memories of road trips with Sandi to the S. Orange, NJ and Forest Hills tournaments taken during my high school years. During my college years and after, when friends and I would briefly visit home, Sandi would occasionally join the usual band of suspects as we convened at Nyack's most iconic cultural institution (O'Donohue's). She was always delighted to hear our stories and plans. Upon reflection, it's abundantly clear how much she cared about our well being. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Know that there are many people remembering Sandi fondly, all of whom wish you strength and peace.
Jamie Kaplan
February 11, 2013
Yerg Family,
I am very saddened to hear about Sandi's passing. Sandi coached the Ramapo boy's tennis team when I was a player at Clarkstown North. She was such a great coach and person and she often pulled me aside just to chat about life and tennis. She was direct and honest and cared about all of the players, not just the ones on her team. She was the ideal players coach, tough when she needed to be but always with good intentions and a big and kind heart.
Jamie Kaplan
Marie Finn
February 11, 2013
Dick and Kari,
Remembering Sandi and all she did, will stay with me for a long time. She worked ever Tuesday with the wheelchair clinic and absolutely a joy to see. RIP.
February 10, 2013
May the family experience God's comfort during this difficult time.
Psalm 147:3.
February 10, 2013
Dear Dick, Kari and Roger: Doug called to let me know of Sandi's passing. I can still hear Sandi's voice and laughter on and off the tennis court and in your kitchen where I was hoping for Oreos. So sorry for your loss. Peace and love. Bud Eisenberg
Dennis & Anna Yaklofsky
February 8, 2013
Dick, we were so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. Her kindness and friendship is something we will always remember fondly. We will truly cherish the way she guided and cared for our son. May she rest in peace.
Floriene Garrabrant
February 8, 2013
When Sandi was your friend you had one for life. How lucky we were! Love and prayers to you and yours, Floriene and Dave
Bobby Stewart
February 7, 2013
Dick, I just wanted to let you know what you of course already know, you had an incredible wife and I'm so sorry for your loss. As a junior high student at Haverstraw, Sandi taught me a love of words that ultimately led me to a love of literature and eventually to a degree in English. To this day, largely because of the discipline your wife instilled, I still look up words I don't know and still do it with her prompting me to do so with her special combination of firmness and humor. She was one of those teachers and people you always remember. I hope you'll always draw solace from knowing that.
February 7, 2013
My deepest sympathies. Fond memories of Sandi when she was in Haverstraw-Stony Point and the times she visited my mom, Pauline Chapman. Hold onto those memories,and they'll get you through the tough times! Margi Chapman
Loved Sandi very dearly!
February 7, 2013
To Dick, Kari & Roger,
We are so sorry to hear of Sandi's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne & Suzi Gunther
Harold (Splinter) Pringle
February 7, 2013
Dear Dick, My profound condolences are extended to you and your precious family in the passing of Sandy. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:15
February 7, 2013
To Dick(Yogi), Kari, Roger very sad news but hopefully for the better. She was a great person, helpful and kind to my family, and leaves us with great Nyack Field Club memories. The best to all of you! Dale Lydecker
February 7, 2013
to the family and loved ones of Mrs Yerg.
I am flooded with wonderful memories of Mrs. Yerg's very special personality as my homeroom teacher the first year of her marriage. My brother had Miss Smith for English class the year before.
May God comfort you all at this very sad time.
lovingly, Michael Hard, Jones Point
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