Sandra Joanne Newcomer
Sandra Joanne Newcomer, 87, rejoined her Lord and beloved family on July 16, 2025. Born on October 30, 1937, to the extraordinary Charles A. and Rachel (Millar) Gable, of Columbia; Sandy was preceded in death by her only brother, Charles, Jr., in 2006. She is survived by her loving husband Donald B. Newcomer, 90.
Sandy was a cheerleader for her Columbia High School graduating class of 1955. It was during this time that “Sandy the Dandy” met handsome football center Donald Newcomer. Within a few years Don would become the love of Sandy’s life and she, his “Sunshine.” Don and Sandy married in 1957 and celebrated their 68th anniversary earlier this year. Sandy worked at Columbia Bank for several years but found her true calling as a mother and servant to others.
Sandy brought great joy to her family: Donald Newcomer, Jr and spouse Dottie, daughter Susan Newcomer and spouse Shonna Ilgenfritz, daughter Shara Crumling and spouse Ross, and daughter Lauri Kugle and Matthew. Also grandchildren Danielle Reed, Drew Newcomer, Douglas Newcomer, Kayla Nicholas, Sarah White, Katie Kugle, and Joshua Kugle; and great grandchildren Joseph and Zoe Newcomer, Janelle and Danicka Reed, and Micah White.
Don and Sandy have been models of commitment to each another, their families, and the communities of faith they poured into through the years. In addition to being an exceptional wife and stay-at-home mom, Sandy exceled in artistic pursuits including painting ceramics and creating banners. She loved music and sang in many church choirs; she was even known to yodel from time to time. Sandy enjoyed her bowling leagues and supported her children’s participation in so many activities. She endeavored to make each birthday and family adventure special, hosted gatherings for nearly every occasion, and was a wonderful cook. Sandy will be remembered most of all, however, for her tender heart and the steadfast love that was the anchor for our family. She was a woman of deep faith and the embodiment of Proverbs 31:28-30.
Please join Don and our family for a celebration of Sandy’s life and Spirit at Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00p.m. with Pastor Jim Herbert, officiating. There will be no public viewing, however the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Internment will follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia. Immediate family and out of town guests will be welcomed for a meal at the conclusion of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association at https//:donorservices.alz.org
Sandy will be remembered most of all, however, for her tender heart and the steadfast love that was the anchor for her family.
a celebration of Sandy’s life and Spirit at Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00p.m.
There will be no public viewing, however the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Internment will follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens
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