Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic
June 19, 1945 - April 02, 2025
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Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic
June 19, 1945 - April 02, 2025
Obituary
Mrs. Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic (née Pellis), age 79, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at AGH in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on June 19, 1945, in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, Sandy lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
Sandy 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. A devout Catholic, she was 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.
Family was the heart of Sandy’s world. She shared a loving marriage with her late husband, Robert “Bob” Fabyanic. Together they built a legacy that continues through their children: Bryan (Julie) Fabyanic, Laura (Jim) Schooley, and Bradley (Renee) Fabyanic. Sandy 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 great-grandchildren: Lorenzo Gould, Grant McElvy, Ravenna Fabyanic, Theodore Fabyanic, Jordan Gould, Aiden Gould, Cameron Gould, Logan Kernich, Olivia Kernich and Luka Kernich—and three more blessings expected soon. Sandy 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.
Sandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob; her parents Mary Lou and Pete Grillo; her in-laws Ivan and Elizabeth Fabyanic; and her sister Angeline Woods.
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 4, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc.- 1133 Penn Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM 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 15066. 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.
Visitation
- Date & Time: April 04, 2025 (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 1133 Penn Ave New Brighton, PA 15066 - (Get Directions)
Mass of Christian Burial
- Date & Time: April 05, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: Holy Family Church Of The Our Lady Of The Valley Parish
- Location: 521 7th Ave New Brighton, PA 15066 - (Get Directions)
Grove Cemetery
- Address: PO Box 46 New Brighton PA 15066
3 responses to Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic
Debbie and Don Knight says:
April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this time is. Your mom was a great lady. I knew you guys as neighbors, your mom and dad through the fire service and as a co worker with your mom. I’m not able to come in person because we are on vacation. Again I am so sorry.
Frank Vargo says:
April 6, 2025
Brad & family,
Our condolences on the passing of your mom. Please remember that her legacy lives on through you and the rest of your family. Take care.
Frank and Mary Lou Vargo
Linda D'Angelo says:
April 6, 2025
Dear Bryan, Laura and Brad (and families) – I am so very sorry I was not aware of your mom’s death and her viewing and funeral until Sunday evening. I would definitely have attended had I known. I met your mom in 1991 when I started working at Drs. Prendergast, Feldmeier and McClure’s office. She was so fun to work with! Sometimes she was a pistol! I learned many things from her and her obituary was correct when it said she would always help her patients at any time. She loved her work and she loved her patients and it showed. But even more than her patients, she loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren. There was never a time that I saw her that she did not bring me up to date on where everyone was and how many children they had and the jobs they were doing! She was proud of each and every one of you, and your spouses and your children and their children! She was devoted to all of you. She has left a wonderful legacy for you all to continue. She will be missed. My life is better for knowing her.
Sincerely,
Linda (and Dave) D’Angelo