Sandra Schnitzler, 71, of Cazenovia, passed away on May 19, 2019, with her husband Karl at her side at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville of respiratory complications. Sandra was born in Oneonta, N.Y., to Robert and Luella Gaylord.
The family moved to Fayetteville in 1964 and she graduated FM in 1965. She received business degree from the Powelson Business Institute in 1967 and began a 40-year career as a secretary/administrative assistant. She was employed by New York State Department of Labor, Baldwinsville Central Schools and prior to her retirement in 2007 she completed 15 years as secretary to the Chittenango Superintendent of Schools. While living in Geneseo she was employed by Gunlocke Company and orthodontist Dr. Lee Edwards. In 1998 she received a “Pride In Workmanship” award from the Chittenango Rotary Club.
Sandra is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years, Karl; a sister Kathleen (Vito) Reese of Bradenton, FL, brothers-in-law Mark (Ferne practically a sister) Schnitzler of Myrtle Beach, SC and Gary Schnitzler of Rochester, nieces Melissa, Lori, Amy, Caroline, Ava and Valerie and nephews Gregory, Ryan, Alex, Colin, Trevor and Ryan, all of whom she loved dearly.
Sandy enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, singing in the church choir, traveling to visit family and friends, golf (to spend more time with Karl and the clothing), anything Vera Bradley and playing Candy Crush and solitare on her iPad. As a woman of faith she enjoyed reading her Bible and Christian books and publications. In Geneseo and Cazenovia Sandy and Karl owned small horse farms to house their three horses of 30 years, April and Luxury (mother and son) and Chalky (rescue). Along the way they acquired three dogs (Julie, Casey and Sadie) and cats too numerous to mention, other than her favorite Demosthenes.
The family would like to thank the St Joseph’s PCU staff and the staff at the Crouse Community Center for the compassionate care, also Brighton Medical her primary care provider Dr. Jef Sneider and his nurse, Dawn and friends the Stinsons, Simieles, Freeborns and Nancy Collins who visited her at home and in the hospital as she battled Parkinson’s. They always gave her great comfort with their prayers and spiritual songs.
A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday May 31, at The Federated Church of New Woodstock. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Federated Church of New Woodstock 2065 Main St New Woodstock, NY 13122 or Wanderers Rest PO Box 535 Canastota, NY 13032. Services were by Ayer & Zimmer Funeral Home, Cazenovia; 315-655-8101.
