Mrs. Florence "Flossie" Sandner

July 15, 1921 - April 4, 2016

Florence Marie Sandner, 94 years young, passed away on April 4th, 2016, at River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam, New York, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family, including her loving “River Ridge” family who cared for and comforted her during her stay there. Florence “Flossie” was born on July 15th, 1921, in Gloversville, NY to the late Harry S. Sleezer and Irene Meyers. She was a hard working, loyal and respected employee, who started working at McClellan’s Department Store in downtown Gloversville at the age of 13. On June 5th, 1941, she was united in marriage to her loving partner and best friend, Don Sandner. After her marriage, she worked at Scotsmoore’s Glove Shop in Johnstown for several years. She became a mother (to Donna Marie) in 1953 and spent the next five years being a “Stay-at-home” Mom. When Donna went to school, Florence went back to work at Mohawk Cabinet in Gloversville for several years followed by employment at the St. Thomas Factory, also in Gloversville, until her retirement in 1981. Florence is survived by her devoted and loving daughter, Donna Marie Rulison and favorite son-in-law, Todd Rulison (Johnstown); grandson Gregory J. Rulison (Johnstown); two nieces, two cousins, two (without-the-genes) grandsons, Corey Finkle (Cranston, Rhode Island) and Seth Finkle (Providence, Rhode Island) and many dear and special friends. Florence was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Don (in 1999), and brothers, Lloyd Sleezer and Frank Sleezer. She was also predeceased by her beloved “Granddog,” and soul mate, Willis (in 2011). They had a very special bond and helped each other through each other’s aging process. Florence said after Willis passed, “Because he’s in our hearts, we’ll see him in Heaven.” Now, Florence is in Heaven with God and her family, laughing, partying and watching out over her loved ones who are left behind, in her new job of “Guardian Angel.” Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on April 14, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Chapel of Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC. A funeral service will follow on April 15th, 2016 at 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran Church, 1 West Montgomery St., Johnstown, NY 12095. In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence’s memory can be made to The Make a Wish Foundation, at their website, www.wish.org/donate or to the James A. Brennan Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078. www.ehleandbarnett.com