Sandra K. Jacobs
JACOBS: Sandra K. Jacobs, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, in Boynton Beach, Florida, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Bess and Herman Kaufmann.
Sandy earned her undergraduate from the University of Pittsburgh, and her master’s degree from Duquesne University. She retired from the Pittsburgh Public School System after over 30 years of devoted teaching. She and her husband also successfully owned and managed several apartment rental properties. Sandy enjoyed photography, singing while playing the guitar, performing in plays, playing games, spending time with family and friends, caring for pets and traveling. She volunteered at hospitals as a certified therapy clown to cheer up sick children. She was president of her local Hadassah chapter. She was a wonderful friend whose brave spirit and teachings will live on in all who had the pleasure to have known her. Sandy is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Jacobs, of 60 years; children Heather, Brian and Neal (Marlene) Jacobs; grandchildren Brooke, Reuben, Aaron and Nathan; sister-in-law Beverly Kaufmann. She was predeceased by her youngest son Arthur; brother Carl Kaufmann; sister Eileen Cooper (Danny). Please make memorial contributions Hadassah or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. PJC
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