Warren – Sandra Rae (Easterday) Venetta, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 at home.

Sandra was born on January 3, 1943, in Warren, the daughter of Wilbur and Lorna (Hutton) Easterday. She was a proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 1960, where she ranked in the top ten percent of her class.

Above all, Sandra was a devoted full-time mother. She was a longtime member of St. James Parish. After many years devoted to raising her children, Sandra began a new chapter once they left for college. She Joined JCPennys and spent the next 22 years as a friendly and familiar face in the community as a Sales Associate.

She delighted in family gatherings, reunions, and keeping close connections with relatives near and far. Thoughtful and generous, she never missed an opportunity to send a card or find the perfect gift to bring joy to those she loved.

Sandra enjoyed playing cards, reading, and exchanging books with friends. She cherished music, good conversation, and the simple pleasure of a sweet dessert. Known for her honesty, patience, and calm nature, she had a way of making others feel at ease. Her easy-going approach to life reflected her faith, always leaving worries in God's hands.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Dominic, whom she married on November 30, 1963; her children Larry, Pamela (Dr. Phillip Malvasi), Sandi, and Diana; seven grandchildren (Francesco and Lucia Sansone, Phillip, Dominic, Ariana, Gianmarco Malvasi, and Dominic Venetta); her siblings, Barbara Soltas and Ross (Beverly) Easterday; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law, her sister, Bunny (John) Easterday Wilkinson, brothers-in-law, Jerry Soltas and Eugene Venetta, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Sanfry Venetta and Joann Arrowood Venetta.

All who knew and loved Sandra are welcome to honor her memory with a donation to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (Warren), St. James Church Restoration Fund, 3020 Reeves Rd NE Warren, OH 44483.

A private service will be held for the immediate family. The family extends their gratitude for the love, support, and understanding during this difficult time.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Sandra's family.