Obituaries

Sandra Kay Winn, 63, Formerly of Avon

Winn was an avid gardener

Sandra Kay Winn, 63, formerly of Avon, died Jan. 30 at home in North Ridgeville after a brief battle with cancer.

Winn was born April 9, 1948, in Wheeling, WV. She worked at Arrow International in Brooklyn for 11 years as a receptionist. She was active in gardening, loved working in her yard and readily shared her knowledge and experience with family, friends and co-workers. She had lived in North Ridgeville for the last three years.

Winn is survived by children Kim Mencin of North Ridgeville and Robbie Mencin of Fairview Park; sisters Cathy Browne of Cleveland and  Gloria Roberts (Ken) of Centennial, Colo.; brother Marvin Winn (Susan) of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.; grandchildren Tyler, Jacob and Jackie; former husband Robert M. Mencin; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Ethel (Sowers) Samson, Everett Sansom and Carroll Winn.

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Donations in Winn's memory may be made to The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.

A memorial and celebration of Winn's life will be held on her birthday, Monday, April 9, at a time and site to be announced. Contact Kim Mencin at kimme3510@gmail.com for details.

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