Sandra M. Olinger, 79, of Kittanning, died Sunday March 8, 2026, in her home. She was born September 16, 1946, in Kittanning, the daughter of the late Alvera M. (Toy) Olinger and the late Chesley Olinger. Sandra's life was one both devoted to the Lord and to her loved ones. Her heart was as big as her personality. There was never a time that she was not present and helping in some form when someone she cared about was in need. She loved her animals as fiercely as she did everyone else in her life and she cared for them with everything she had. She could always make you laugh or be there as a shoulder to cry on if you needed one. Her passing will leave a very large void for all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her lifelong friend Sharon L. Hooks, brother, Larry K. Olinger, and sister-in-laws Vickie and Ida. She is survived by two brothers Rick Olinger of Kittanning, and Tim Olinger and his wife Linda of West Kittanning and 2 nephews and 3 nieces Joshua and Steven Olinger, Lisa Fox, Marcia Boyer and Christine Ruffner. She was also blessed with a best friend of many years Sandy Shaner and the many members of her church family all of whom she valued and cherished deeply. Viewing will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home at 200 South McKean Street Kittanning, PA and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Grace Baptist Church at 527 Butler Rd, Kittanning, PA with additional viewing one hour preceding the service with Pastor Nathan Bramlet officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donation to aid in funeral expenses
