Suzanne F. Sands

Suzanne F. (Bear) Sands, 70, of Topton, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home where she was cared for by her daughter-in-law Melissa, with whom she had a special relationship.

Born Dec. 1, 1945 in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Norman W. and Charlotte M. (Graul) Bear.

Suzanne worked for many years at the Top Diner, Allentown and also worked for Quaker State Vending in the cafeterias of Mack Trucks, Macungie, Penn State University, Berks Campus, Allen Organ and General Seating. She also worked as a seamstress for the Fleetwood Shirt Factory.

Suzanne was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Ray A. Master Post 217, Topton and attended Muhlenberg High School. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and especially bingo.

Suzanne is survived by her sons, Robert S. Sands, Akron, PA and David S. Sands, husband of Melissa A. (Althouse) Sands, Topton. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jordan, Cayli, David and Christian, her great-grandson Issac, her sisters, Carole A. (Bear) Ferrill, Tampa, FL, Nancy M. (Bear) Batten, wife of Emmett "Chip" Batten, Jacksonville, FL and Marjorie J. Bear, Tampa, FL and her brother Thomas W. Bear, husband of Maureen Bear, Tampa, FL.

Memorial Services for Suzanne will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 12 noon at Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, 14390 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood. A visitation will be held on May 25, 2016 from 11 am to 12 noon at the funeral home.

Suzanne's family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care of Suzanne and their family. Contributions may be made in Suzanne's memory to Heartland Hospice, 4 Park Plaza, Wyomisisng, PA 19610.

Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, is honored to be entrusted with caring for Suzanne and her family. Online condolences may be offered to her family at WalbertFuneralHome.com.