Sandra Jean Friedman

Born on December 18, 1937, in Youngstown, OH, Sandy spent her youth in Youngstown and eventually graduated from Rayen High School. As the first in her family to attend college she earned her Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University in 1959. Following school, Sandy moved to Cleveland to teach in the Cleveland Public Schools and soon after, married Melvin L. Klein on her 23rd birthday.

Sandra always put family, friends, and Judaism first. She was an active member of Fairmount Temple serving on many different committees throughout the years, including President of P&TA, the Rituals & Festivals Committee, and many Sisterhood Activities and Programs. Sandra was a Lifetime Board Member of Anshe Chesed. With her family and friends, Sandra enjoyed playing Mahjongg and Canasta and hosting many holiday gatherings at her home. She loved spending time with her grandchildren in Columbus and Houston, and she was an amazing cook and homemaker for her “Brady Bunch” clan.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard, and her children Randall (Susan) Klein, Wendy (Steven) Cohen, and David Friedman. Grandchildren Rachel Cohen, Michelle (Jedidiah) Bressman, Michael Klein and Alexis Klein, and Great Granddaughter Zipporah Bressman. She is preceded in death by her first husband Melvin Klein, and her son Brian Friedman.

A service will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights, on Wednesday, May 24th at 1 pm. Interment Mayfield Cemetery. Family will receive guests at the home of Ilene and Allan Schwartz, 110 Stonebrooke Oval, Orange Village on Wednesday from 7 - 9 pm and Thursday May 25th from 3 - 5 pm.

Donations in Sandra’s memory to the Parkinson's Foundation, InMotion or Fairmount Temple.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berkowitzkuminbookatzfunerals.com for the Friedman family.