Sandra K. Mangus

Sandra Kay (McMasters) Mangus, 77, of Port Washington, Ohio, formerly a resident of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, from complications following open heart surgery. Born April 27, 1947 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Lorenzo Francis “Tink” and Dale Estella “Dolly” (Hutson) McMasters.

On September 29, 1963, Sandy married Ronald James Mangus, Sr. with whom she enjoyed 44 years of marriage until his passing on November 24, 2007. They were blessed with five children, Richard Lee (Laura) Mangus, Ronald J. (Debbie) Mangus Jr., Eric B. (Tonya) Mangus, and Tina Marie Mangus, who survive them and a son, Richard James Mangus, who died in infancy; grandchildren, Alissa, Kaitlyn, Madison, McKenna, Ashton, Tricia, Kristi, Marci, Helen, and Steven who survive, and Alvie III who preceded her in death; and great-grandchildren, Trevor, Trey, Tru, Tyson, Alaina, Emily, Ethan, Elaina, Adriana, Jose, Kendle, Zander, and Ronan with another great-grandchild expected. Sandra is also survived by her companion of 14 years, Glenn Miller, with whom she had resided.

One of eight children, she is survived by her brothers, David Lee (Carey) McMasters and Daniel L. (Cheryl) McMasters; sisters, Sally (Jeff) Houseman and Bonnie Luckan; sister-in-law, Tiny (Joe) Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her brothers and sisters-in-law, James E. and Marie McMasters, Robert E. and Florence McMasters, and John R. McMasters, and brother-in-law, Robert Luckan preceded her in death.

Sandy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had devoted her life to her family. She was a dedicated homemaker whose nurturing nature and sweet disposition blessed everyone around her, including her family, friends, and even many wild animals whom she nursed back to health over the years. She was a fantastic cook and will be remembered for her delicious homemade dishes. She enjoyed caring for her plants and flowers, feeding the hummingbirds who came to her gardens, playing cards – especially solitaire, solving word puzzles, collecting frogs, and spending time with her friends at the Uhrichsville Moose where she had been a longtime member.

Pastor Brett Warkentine will officiate a 1:00 p.m. service on Saturday, April 19, at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Interment will follow in Rush Church Cemetery near Uhrichsville, Ohio. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the funeral. Those wishing to honor Sandy’s memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to Rush Church of the Nazarene.