Obituary for Sandra Sue Hall
Sandra S. Hall, 64, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away November 23, 2022. Sandra was born in Ellwood City, PA, daughter of the late George and Ruth Hall. She was wife of the late Arthur M. Ryden, who passed away in April, 2022. They had been married 21 years.
Sandra graduated from Lincoln High School, Ellwood City, class of 1976 and obtained a B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. Following an early career in the insurance industry she completed a master’s degree from University of Pittsburgh in English Writing and then became an instructor of English composition and business writing, adjunct faculty, for University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. Among her many accomplishments was winning the WYEP-FM radio short fiction contest in 2001.
Sandra’s hobbies were concentrated around her love for books and animals. She was a talented dog groomer, an independent editor and avid reader.
She is survived by a brother, Gregory Hall (Patti) of Ellwood City and a sister, Kathleen Baer (Bruce) of Downingtown, PA along with one niece, five nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Humane Animal Rescue, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
Arrangements by BEINHAUER, 2630 West Liberty Ave Pittsburgh 15216 412-531-4000. Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery of the Alleghenies, date of interment to be announced.
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Sandra graduated from Lincoln High School, Ellwood City, class of 1976 and obtained a B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. Following an early career in the insurance industry she completed a master’s degree from University of Pittsburgh in English Writing and then became an instructor of English composition and business writing, adjunct faculty, for University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. Among her many accomplishments was winning the WYEP-FM radio short fiction contest in 2001.
Sandra’s hobbies were concentrated around her love for books and animals. She was a talented dog groomer, an independent editor and avid reader.
She is survived by a brother, Gregory Hall (Patti) of Ellwood City and a sister, Kathleen Baer (Bruce) of Downingtown, PA along with one niece, five nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Humane Animal Rescue, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
Arrangements by BEINHAUER, 2630 West Liberty Ave Pittsburgh 15216 412-531-4000. Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery of the Alleghenies, date of interment to be announced.
Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com