Sandra Ann O'Hara

Sandra Ann “Sandy” O’Hara, 74, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, from complications due to liver failure. Born on July 11, 1951, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sandy lived a full and meaningful life marked by her warmth, competitive spirit, and selflessness.

A proud graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Sandy pursued her passion for education and dedicated more than three decades to teaching at Broad Acres, where she made a lasting impact on generations of students and colleagues alike. Always eager to help others, she guided not only her students but also those who had the privilege of working alongside her.

On October 30, 1976, Sandy married, Timothy O’Hara, beginning a partnership that unfortunately ended in March 1998. The highlight of their relationship is when Sandy gave birth to her daughter, SarahAnn. The tight bond of Sarah and Sandy was apparent to all that knew them. Though private about her personal achievements, those who knew Sandy understood the quiet strength and kindness that defined her character.

Sandy’s boundless energy extended well beyond the classroom. She spent summers working at camps associated with Broad Acres, fostering joy and learning in young minds. A faithful churchgoer and friend, she could often be found playing bingo or sharing laughter with friends. Her love of swimming, dogs, and the simple pleasures of life—reading, playing cards, watching football or tennis, shopping, people-watching, and soaking up the sun—reflected her joyful nature.

Those who knew Sandy will remember her as someone who put others before herself and approached every challenge and every relationship with compassion and determination. Her caring spirit and infectious enthusiasm will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, 3121 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605, with committal to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc is entrusted with arrangements. A webcast of the services can be accessed and condolences expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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