Sandra Garbutt
February 23, 1939 ~ March 22, 2022
Sandra Garbutt, age 83, of Rock Creek, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Jefferson Healthcare. She was born February 23, 1939 in Cleveland the daughter of Ludwig and Eleanor (Welton) Pevec. On September 19, 1975, she married the love of her life, John Garbutt, Sr., in Wickliffe, Ohio.
Sandra was a wonderful wife and mother who loved serving her delicious spaghetti and meatballs. She was a librarian who loved to read books and work on puzzles. Sandra also loved the Cleveland Indians and watched every game as well as her favorite game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She also enjoyed spending time with family.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Tammy) Pestello, Christopher Pestello, Laurie (Allan) Polasko, and John (Linda) Garbutt, Jr.; grandchildren, Kaitlin Pestello, Lindey (Shawn) Woodworth, Ted Polasko, and Maryella Polasko; great grandchildren, Preston Pestello and Emberlin Palmer; and brother, Jim Pevec. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter-in-law, Christine Pestello; and her parents.
Friends and family are invited to a 1:30 pm Committal Service on March 28, 2022 at East Trumbull Cemetery. Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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John and Family,
Don and I were so sorry to hear of your moms passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Debbie and Don Kimes
We were so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. We’ve known her and John for many years and always enjoyed time spent with them. They were the nicest people. She will be missed.
Barb and John Felicijan
I was sorry to read of Sandy’s death. I enjoyed working with her at the library. I can’t believe it was so many years ago. I still think about those days and the enjoyment we got out of working there. God bless you in your sorrow.