Obituary of Sandra Kruszyna

Dudley - Sandra Rose Kruszyna, 62, died Friday, January 14 in St.Vincent Hospital after a year and a half battle with cancer. She leaves her son, Joshua Kruszyna of Webster, MA, her brother, Stuart Rispler of TN, her former husband, Mitchell Kruszyna of Lenox, MA, as well as her many friends from Church . She was born and raised in Pittsfield, daughter of the late Morris and Gertrude (Jaffe ) Rispler . She lived six years in Webster and Dudley. Sandy earned her masters degree in Art. In her youth she enjoyed dancing and later was a dance instructor. She worked at Falcetti Music - Shrewsbury and Pittsfield in sales and as a Music Teacher from 1997-2009. She also helped the mentally challenged, those who were sick, and other people who had trouble taking care of themselves. She enjoyed music and giving lessons to many students from Pittsfield to Shrewsbury. Sandy was a member of the Lamblight Christian Church in Charlton. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 22 at 2:00 pm from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1 to 2 pm at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, MA. www.bartelfuneralhome.com