Sandra Kennedy, dedicated to helping others

Sandra "Aunt Sandy" Kennedy, 68, cherished aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She had bravely confronted and fought cancer.

She was born Feb. 14, 1957, in Washington, D.C., and resided in Rehoboth Beach for more than two decades, having moved from Maryland to be closer to the beach. With a degree in nursing from University of Maryland, Sandra enjoyed a career as a nurse at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and Rehoboth, having spent much of her life helping others.

She had a love for cooking and an uncanny ability to be stubborn yet sweet at the same time. Her ability to tell it like it is and yet offer a sheepish grin in the same sentence was unmatched.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Sancewich of Issaquah, Wash.; nephew, David Sancewich of Oregon City, Ore.; nephew, Stephen Sancewich of Issaquah; nephew, Gregory Sancewich of Snoqualmie, Wash.; and nephew, Brian Sancewich of Rockville, Md. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Sancewich; mother, Ann (Zimmer) Sancewich; brother, Gerald Sancewich; and nephew, Michael Sancewich.  

John 11:25-26 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”

A celebration of Sandra's life and the love she shared will be held in the coming weeks.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Sea Turtle Conservancy, conserveturtles.org, as she enjoyed giving back to others. 

Arrangements with Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, Berlin, Md. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at easternshorecremation.com.