Sandra A. (Sandy) Ransom, 81, of Warren, Pa., died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, November 24, 2021, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Residence, Warren, PA. Born September 25, 1940, to the late Inez A. (Franklin) Burke and Llewellyn T. Burke in Warren, PA and attended North Warren Elementary, Beaty Junior High School, and Warren Area High School, where she graduated in 1958. Sandy attended Air Career School in New York City, where she graduated in 1959 and worked in the Reservations Department of Eastern Airlines in New York, then after her return to the area in the early 1960’s, worked at the travel desk at AAA in Warren. She later spent more than 25 years working in the Nursing Department at the Warren State Hospital in Warren, where she retired in1997. Sandy participated in many clubs and organizations, including more than 25 years as member and volunteer through the US Power Squadron, Antique Study Club (where she served as Vice President and President), and the Warren Library Book Club. She was an active volunteer throughout her life, including the PTA, Girl Scouts of America, as an adult reading tutor, Spent her adulthood as a member and volunteer at North Warren United Presbyterian Church. Her roles at the church included Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School worker, Ladies Luncheon Prayer Group Leader, Funeral Dinner Chairman, and Church Deacon (also serving as Deacon President on multiple occasions). Most notably, Sandy was a volunteer at Hospice of Warren County for over 30 years. She devoted one day each week to hand write personalized thank you notes to every individual who donated money to the organization. Sandy recently received Hospice’s “Wall of Honor” award, recognizing her 30+ years of volunteering. An active and enthusiastic gardener, her pride and joy were the multiple flower beds she developed over the years at the family residence, and more recently tending the community garden in downtown Warren. Sandy loved to entertain, cook, and bake; many friends and family were the happy recipients of dinner get-togethers and homemade baked goods. She is survived by her husband William W. (Bill) Ransom, who were married on March 9,1962 at North Warren United Presbyterian Church, her two daughters, Julie A. Ransom and Amy K. Ransom, both of Pittsburgh and Amy’s two sons, Parker M. and Braden W. Lutz; her sisters in law, Priscilla Quinn of Wilmington, Delaware and Lee Walker of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, several nieces, nephews, and their families. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her brother, Everett R. Burke and her sister, Betty E. Dickerson who passed away in 2015 and 2018 respectively. Friends will be received at the North Warren Presbyterian Church, 200 South State Street, N. Warren, PA., on Monday, November 29, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. A Memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Burfoot “Buddy” Ward, Pastor, officiating. Individuals wishing to honor Sandy’s memory are encouraged to donate to the North Warren Presbyterian Church (operational funds account), or Hospice of Warren County, www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org <www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org/> 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365, or Youngsville Public Library, 100 Broad Street, Youngsville, PA. 16371. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/> The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
I am honored & privileged to have known this wonderful lady. She was a volunteer for Hospice of Warren County under my direction for the time I spent as Volunteer Coordinator. One of the many that sent me good wishes after I resigned this past August, then stayed in touch with positive feelings of gratitude, for myself & the agency.
I feel blessed to know that I interviewed her for the HOWC newsletter during my second year.
You certainly earned your angel wings, sweet lady! I know you are watching over many.
Fly with the butterflies!
Bill, Julie and Amy,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Such a vivacious, loving person. Always a kind word. Such a servant. May she rest in peace with her loving Lord and may you find peace and comfort in His precious arms.
Love,
Peggy and Bill
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Bill, Julie, and Amy. I spent a lot of time at their house when getting together with Amy, and at church. She will be sadly missed.
Bulk, Amy & Julie
Gramma Sandy had an impact on so many people. Such a considerate, loving, thoughtful soul. She & Bill helped Jerry, me and my family during a very difficult time. My heart is broken
Love and prayers to you all
What a special person Sandy was… it was always a pleasure to cross paths with her… what an involved, caring person… She will be greatly missed… my condolences to Bill Julie and Amy… as someone mentioned earlier… “Fly with the BUTTER
flies” Sandy….
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Ransom’s passing. She was always so sweet! Much sympathy to the family. God bless!
Bill, Julie and Amy,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in the loss of your wife and mother. My mom Marty Adams died on November 13th, and your wife/mother sent a sympathy card which was postmarked on Nov. 20th to my dad to express her condolences. She even included a copy of the obituary that was printed in the newspaper in her card. These two ladies knew each other from WAHS Band Boosters. Even though your wife/mother had her own health issues to be worried about, she still spent time being concerned about others. What a testimony to her giving and caring spirit! I know my dad always enjoyed chatting with her when he saw her at Wal-mart or at other places around town. I graduated from WAHS in 1987 and my sister Karen graduated from WAHS in 1991, and we both knew Amy from our school days. Take care of yourselves during this difficult time, especially with this being the holiday season.
I am so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. She was always such a bright spirit and I was always glad to see her spread her cheer at the Warren Garden Club. She will be deeply missed. My prayers to her family and friends. – Megan Simplicio
Dixie and I are saddened to hear of Sandy’s passing. She was always such a bright spot everywhere she was. She will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and good wishes go out to you all as you mourn your, and our loss.
Many thoughts and prayers are being sent to Bill, Julie and Amy. She was a wonderful person and her smile will be remembered!
Sandy was a special person always willing to help anywhere if needed. Her daughters were friends of our daughter Sheila and later her daughter Jessica. Such a joy to know that family and see them everywhere was a joyful time.
Rest In Peace Sandy. Our prayers and sympathy to Bill, Julie and Amy.
She will be greatly missed as wife, mother, gramma and a Willing Volunteer.
Sandy was always a wonderful friend to my mother, Elizabeth J. Allen, who passed away 8 years ago. My prayers go out to Bill and the family.
Uncle Bill, Julie and Amy
Condolences and Prayers for All. We all loved Aunt Sandy. She was such a free spirit and fun to be with. Love You all.
Bill.
So sorry to hear about Sandy. Sending our deepest condolences.
Jim & Bev Lazor
Dear Bill, Julie, & Amy,
I have had a hard time believing that your dear wife and mother has left us. What a loss for you__for so many. She certainly lived life to the fullest as long as she could.
I can imagine her smiling face experiencing all the joy that heaven holds for us at the feet of Jesus. It was such a comfort year after year to be greeted by Sandy when I visited North Warren. Ross and our daughter Jessica even knew her by name. Nate would certainly recognize her face.
Our hearts go out to each of you and all her family and friends. I can only try to imagine the hard year that you have had.
Peace, comfort and hugs,
Sheila
Bill, Julie and Amy.
My heartfelt condolences to you with the loss of your wife and mother. Sandy’s cheery smile will be missed in out North Warren neighborhood. She was always an active participant in our church, school and community and will be deeply missed. May the peace and comfort of our loving God be with you.
The Rudolph family
I’m so sorry for your loss. I only have known Sandy for a short time as we just moved to N. Warren. Everytime I would see Sandy she would always say hi and made my husband and myself feel so welcome.
Julie, Amy and Mr Ransom,
My sincere condolences to you. Take good of yourselves and each other
Joan Bruno
Sandy was a sweet “gem”. She was always on the lookout for activity of our 4 kids in the newspaper and was wonderful about sending them along with a card of congratulation of their achievements or encouragement to keep up their accomplishments. She had a heart for others. She will be deeply missed. We send our sincere condolences to the family and prayers of comfort.