Saundra Lee Leonard, 82, of Monaca, passed away after a lengthy battle with breast cancer on April 27th, 2026. Saundra (Sandy to most) was born and raised in Johnstown. Not long after earning a Master’s Degree in Music Education from IUP, she met the love of her life, John, and moved to Beaver County.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Elizabeth and Kelvan Straver, a brother, Kelvan Eugene Straver, and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John Leonard, two children, Noel (Rich) Shadley and Kelvan (Carrie) Leonard, five grandchildren: Dustin (Jenna) Leonard, Gage (Avery) Shadley, Tori (Zach) Miller, Kaylee Leonard, and Morgan Leonard; as well as three great-grandchildren, Amora, Ronan, and Holden Miller.

Saundra loved traveling, camping, music, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite places to travel were Aruba and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where she would see her favorite Southern Gospel singers, The Gaither Vocal Band, perform many times. Yearly visits to Jumonville and a multitude of camping trips to Atwood Lake with her friends and family brought good times, lots of laughs, and a significant amount of mischief. She was the choir director at the United Methodist Church in Rochester for countless years, and always enjoyed showing off her exceptional skills on the piano.

Friends will be received on Monday, May 4th from 5-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where services will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 10 p.m. with Pastor Allen officiating.