Sandra S. Avery

Sandra S. Avery, 83, of Lake Milton, Ohio, formerly of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born April 20, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Donald P. and Shirley (Schenck) Williams.

Sandy graduated from Youngstown State University with a Masters Degree in Education. She had taught at Girard City Schools from 1978-1984 and then taught at Youngstown City Schools where she retired from.

Sandy was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Girard, where she had taught Sunday School, Bible Studies and volunteered for the Wednesday Night Youth Club and Hannah's Circle.

 She was also a member of the N.E.A. and the O.E.A. Teachers Union.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 61 years, John Avery, whom she married July 17, 1965; her son, John Christopher Avery, and his wife Kimberlee; her daughter, Jennifer Warino, and her husband Gregory; her brother, Donald Williams; grandchildren, Lydia Avery (Nate Mohn), Mara (Brandon) Fiedler, Leah (Sam) Eaton, Josephine Warino, Graham Warino and John W.F. Avery; and her great-grandchildren, Emery and Joseph Tanner Fiedler.

Besides her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her sisters, Diana Mancini and Cheryl Bodnar; and brothers, David and Frederick Williams.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 9th, from 4-6 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where a funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM.

The family suggests any memorial contributions can be made to: American Cancer Society in Sandy's memory.