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Sandra A. (Cross) Rupp, 76, residing in Gibsonburg, OH and formerly of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital in Oregon, OH after a brief illness.
Sandra was born on March 1, 1941 in Sandusky, OH to the late Earl J. and Grace I. (Mischler) Cross.
Sandra graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in 1959. She was employed at Periodical Publishers, Sandusky Folding Box, and a sales representative for beautician products. Sandra was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Golden Angels. She was also a member the Democrat Women, where she served as a historian, the Daughters of Isabella, Sandusky Amvets Post 17 Auxiliary, Sandusky American Legion Post 83, the Huron Eagles and Orioles Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading books, doing crossword puzzles and playing bingo and card games.
Sandra is survived by daughter, Sheryl A. (Tony) VarTorella of Berlin Heights; son, Donald J. Rupp of Huron; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Austin, Andrew and Alec Rupp all of Huron, and Adam, Amanda and Alyssa VarTorella of Berlin Heights; great-granddaughter, Isabelle VarTorella; brothers, Paul (Diane) Cross and Richard (Judy) Cross both of Sandusky; life long friend, Patricia Baum and numerous other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Rupp in 2000; brother, Robert Cross and a sister at birth.
Friends may call on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 4-7 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. A Memorial Mass of Christian Birual will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10:00 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky. Father Joe Steinbauer will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Those wishing to contribute to Sandra's memory may do so to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.
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