Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic (née Pellis), 79, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at AGH in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1945. Sandra lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Family was the heart of her world. She shared a loving marriage with her late husband, Robert “Bob” Fabyanic. They built a legacy that continues through their children, Bryan (Julie) Fabyanic, Laura (Jim) Schooley, and Bradley (Renee) Fabyanic. She was a proud grandmother to Chelsea Fabyanic, Brianna (Adam) Rombold, Ivan (Jaelee) Fabyanic, Zachary (Erin) Gould, Lucas (Jada) Gould, Mackenzie (Mahleek McElvy), Nicholas (Brittany) Fabyanic and Kyle (Kristin) Fabyanic. Her joy multiplied with the arrival of her great-grandchildren: Lorenzo Gould, Grant McElvy, Ravenna Fabyanic, Theodore Fabyanic, Jordan Gould, Aiden Gould, Cameron Gould, Logan Kernich, Olivia Kernich and Luka Kernich; along with three more blessings expected soon. She cherished every moment spent with them and was devoted to creating lasting memories across generations. She is also remembered by her sister, LaVerne Greer, sisters-in-law, Patty (Joe) Woroszylo, Donna Fabyanic and brothers-in-law Richard (Toni) Fabyanic and Ivan Fabyanic, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert, her parents, Mary Lou and Pete Grillo, her in-laws, Ivan and Elizabeth Fabyanic and her sister, Angeline Woods.

Sandra dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a medical assistant.  She was always willing to help her patients at any time.  Her compassion and commitment to helping those in need extended far beyond her career. She was a devout Catholic and a former CCD teacher at St. Joseph’s Church and an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She also founded Lifeline of Western PA, reflecting her deep desire to support and uplift her community.

Sandy found delight in simple pleasures, especially browsing church rummage sales for Christmas dishes. These small traditions reflected her warmth and love for celebration and family gatherings.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4th, from 3-7 P.M. at GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc.- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 5th, at 10 A.M. at the former St. Joseph’s RC Church (now Our Lady of the Valley – Holy Family Parish), located at 521 Seventh Avenue, New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Private interment will take place at Saint Joseph Cemetery, New Brighton.

Sandy’s legacy lives on through the lives she touched, with kindness in her heart and faith as her guide. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Grove Cemetery- P.O. 46 New Brighton, PA 15066.

The family would like to thank the staff of Cambridge Village for the loving care they provided to Sandy.