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Sandra Costenbader Obituary
Mrs. Sandra A. "Sandy" Costenbader, 78, of Summerfield, FL, formerly of Kresgeville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Edward C. Costenbader. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on May 6.
Born in Palmerton on March 4, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Warren L. Getz Sr. and Tillie Gladys (Dotter) Getz.
She had worked as a seamstress at Scotty Fashions, Kresgeville, for 17 years, and also had worked in the cafeteria for the Pleasant Valley School District in Brodheadsville.
She was a member of Salem St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, and a former member of the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Sandy loved to travel and take family vacations all over the country.
We have been blessed with the presence of Sandy in our lives. She will be deeply missed by her husband: Edward C. Costenbader of Summerfield, FL; her children: Michelle Costenbader and husband, Jesse Hahn, of Lehighton, and Michael Costenbader and , Kelli, of Kunkletown. She was the loving grandmother to Shane Costenbader, Avery Neipert and Grace Costenbader.
Sandy is also survived by three siblings: Warren L. "Butch" Getz Jr., and his companion, Robin Borger, of Palmerton, Sharon Ann Redline, and her husband, Dwight, of Walnutport, and Sheila Ann Getz of Walnutport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 10 am until time of service at the church. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Veterans Cemetery in Annville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Sandra A. Costenbader to: Salem St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 168, Kresgeville, PA 18333.
Gower Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with her arrangements.
www.gowerfuneralhome.com.
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James Majewski
January 1, 2024
Ed,
We are sorry to learn of Sandy's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always have fond memories of your visit to Wisconsin.
Jim & Mary Lou Majewski
Sincerely, Debbie Keiper
December 30, 2023
I knew Sandy and her immediate family because they were a hop, skip and a jump up the hill from our family in Kresgeville. I remember Sandy as sweet and friendly to all. I will never forget the good people from our Kresgeville community. An emotionally strong woman for sure. May she rest in peace. My sincere condolences to her family. Sheila, Butch and Sharon, my thoughts are with you.
Karen and Terry Heiney
December 28, 2023
Eddie and family, Sorry to hear of Sandy´s passing. She fought long and hard over the past few years. We had good times during Florida get togethers. May memories of good times past provide peace and comfort during this difficult time
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