In Memory of Sandra Regina Jetter, née Koons

Obituary

Sandra Regina Jetter, née Koons, 78, of Utica, NY died February 19, 2025, at the Oneida Health Extended Care Facility following a three month illness.

Sandy was born May 20, 1946, in Utica, NY. She was the daughter of the late Howard Koons and Betty Koons, née Schulze. She attended Whitesboro Schools, graduating from Whitesboro High School in 1964. She then attended the State University of New York at Oswego, graduating in 1968. She married Arlington Pennock Jetter on September 14, 1968, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Utica, NY.

Sandy enjoyed a career in banking that spanned over four decades. That said, she considered her true calling, raising her three girls and caring for her family.
Sandy was a long time member of the Moravian Church of the Good Shepherd. She participated in many church activities including teaching Sunday School. She loved gardening, playing Mah Jong and spending time in nature. One of Sandy’s greatest pleasures was enjoying time with family and friends at the beach and in the mountains.

She is survived by her three daughters, Samantha Jetter (Gerard San Gemino), Kimberly Jetter, and Tiffany Jetter-Mace (Hayley Jetter-Mace); her grandson Maxwell Jetter San Gemino; her brother Brian Koons and sister Martha Mallery; her brother-in-law James Jetter (Kim Jetter); her sister-in-law Binnie Hundley; as well as nephews David and Scott Koons, and niece Heather Backman. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband Arlington Pennock Jetter, brothers-in-law Philip Jetter, Richard Mallery, and Keith Hundley; as well as sisters-in-law Michele Jetter and Elizabeth Koons.

The family would like to offer their gratitude to the staff of Strong Memorial Hospital and Oneida Health Extended Care Facility for the wonderful care Sandy received while there.

A private memorial will be held at a future time. Arrangements are with Friedle, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kessler Burn and Trauma Center at Strong Memorial Hospital, Oneida Health Extended Care Facility, and the Sierra Club in her memory.

Online messages of sympathy may be left at: www.fwef.com