Leona (Witkin) Sandler

Leona Norma Witkin Sandler born in New Britain, CT September 10, 1927 to Harry and Ida Witkin passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her Newington, CT home January 28, 2022. She was a graduate of New Britain High School.

As the wife of a career Air Force husband, Leona spent many years away from her beloved CT. She raised her family, many miles from hone while living “on the road” in Fairbanks, Ak, spending many years in Colorado Springs, Stewart AFB in Newburgh, NY, Enfield & Niantic, Ct and finally landing in Newington, her final home. Leona was a very strong individual who had to endure years of having to raise her family alone while her husband was away serving his country.



She is survived by a sister Marna Kaye and predeceased by her husband Harold Sandler, sister Rita Bernstein, brother Joseph Witkin, and granddaughter Jessie Elizabeth Sandler.

Leona is survived by seven children (and their spouses), Ross and (Pat) Sandler, Marc and (Donna) Sandler, Keith and (Patricia) Sandler, Robin and (Lisa) Sandler, Joy and (Philip) Allen, Bonnie and (Ed) Wojtowicz and Wendy Sanstrom; grandchildren Bryan, Dana, Jamie, Keri, Stephen, Daniel, Erick, Adam, Aaron, Griffin, Skylar, Jocelyn, Justin, Rachel and Sarah. Leona is survived by16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her always faithful companion, her dog Chase.

Leona was a very special person, one with a never-ending reserve of giving: to her children, grandchildren and she loved her cats and dogs. Family gatherings were always centered around her fabulous cooking and outrageous sense of humor. Throughout her life, family always came first.

The Sandler family would like to thank all of the staff of Hartford Healthcare at Home Hospice Care for their kind and devoted care for Leona.the names too numerous to mention.

The family will receive visitors February 1, 2022 at 10 AM with a service beginning at 11 AM at Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. Internment is immediately following the service at Beth Alom Cemetery. There, Leona will be laid to rest aside Harold, her husband of 70 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Leona’s name are welcomed to Paws4Life Animal Rescue at www.Paws4lifect.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Leona’s name are welcomed to Paws4Life Animal Rescue at www.Paws4lifect.com