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Sandra Holland Obituary

Sandra L. "Maga" Holland, 73, of Shaler Township, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. She was the wife of the late James E. Holland Sr.; mother of Victoria L. (Matthew) Schmitt, Christine M. (James) Stamper, James E. Holland Jr. (Mike Aiello "Silver"), Thomas W. (Tammy) Holland and Matthew D. (Patty) Holland; had seven brothers and sisters; had 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear friend of Maria Holland and Kathy Holland; and sister-in-law of Suzanne Hagmaier and Richard Holland. Sandy was a school bus driver for Shaler Area School District for 33 years.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.graypaws.org. Please visit us at www.neelyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25, 2015.

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Tommy Holland

December 29, 2015

To all the people that showed up to my mom's funeral & sent cards, gifts, & flowers, thank all of you so much! your support helped us all out a ton!!!

December 27, 2015

Being one of the Oliver Alumni that met at Wildwood C. Club, we will all miss her.
Millie L.

Deb Schroeder

December 27, 2015

Matt and ALL of your wonderful family,
I feel so blessed to have gotten to know your mom. We laughed and talked during her hospital stays. She taught me a new treat(crackers and milk) and I introduced her to my brownies!!! My deepest sympathy to all of you. Deb Schroeder

Karen Lako

December 24, 2015

Dear Vicky and family,

So very sadden to hear the news. I am sure now that there are two hummingbirds flying together forever.

Marissa Polk

December 23, 2015

Sandy was one of the best nurse there was. She and two other took care of my pap and they did the best job. I would always love when I got to see her driving the bus after my pap died because she brought back alot of good memories and all the fun. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. RIP

December 23, 2015

Sorry to read this post. Our thoughts and prayers for your family.

Paul & Kyle

Mike Naughton

December 23, 2015

Jim, Mike and Kendall,

We are sorry for your loss. We know with all the time you spent with your Mom/Grandma over the years and more recently in your home, you will have many happy memories to help you through this time. We will not be able to come by to pay our respects, since we are in SC for a couple weeks, however our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Take Care,

Mike and Roger

Brenda Setzenfand-Kobert

December 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Praying for your families. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Hollie Posey

December 23, 2015

I'm so sorry to see you go, but I am happy knowing you are pain free and with mom and Jim! Love you Aunt Sandy.

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Visitation

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