Sandra Ann "Sandy" Herkowski

Sandra Ann "Sandy" Herkowski, born on July 30, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Mentor, Ohio. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone who knew her. Sandy was the beloved daughter of the late Evelyn and Ernest Meronek. She is fondly remembered by her siblings Larry (Mara), Kathee, and Richard (Mary). Sandy shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Alan. Together, they raised three daughters: Kerri Johnson (James), Jennifer Bollas, and Kristen White (Chadwick). Sandy was a proud grandmother to six cherished grandchildren: Westley, Katherine, Nathan, Benjamin, Matthew, and Griffin. Sandy loved spending time with the grandchildren. Especially at family dinners when she made her famous rigatoni. After growing up in Milwaukee, Sandy and Alan moved to Mentor in 1980. She earned her degree in accounting from Lakeland Community College and went on to have a successful career in the cost accounting department at Lincoln Electric before retiring. In retirement, Sandy embraced her love of travel, exploring destinations both within the United States and abroad. Among her favorite places were Italy, Ireland, Hilton Head, and Destin, where she enjoyed time with a wonderful group of snowbird friends. Sandy had a deep passion for being near water and found joy in capturing breathtaking sunset photographs. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the St. Mary’s of the Assumption Angel fund; https://www.stmarymentorschool.org/donate.html Or the Glioblastoma Foundation for brain cancer research; https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate. Sandy’s warmth and love enriched the lives of all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to her family and friends during this time of loss. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Sandra Ann "Sandy" Herkowski

July 30, 1950 - January 23, 2025