Sarah Marie West (nee Weise) age 88, of Mantua passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was married to her favorite fella and beloved husband of 66 years Joseph (who sadly passed away in 2019) and is survived by her son Joseph (Marilee), daughters Denise (Thomas), Fran (Frank), Sarah (Don), 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sister Anna Smykal, brothers Jackie, George, Bud, along with many nieces and nephews. Sarah was predeceased by her parents Robert and Harriett (nee Clark) and several brothers and sisters.
Sarah was born on September 23, 1932 and raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. She moved to New Jersey in the mid 1960s with her family. Sarah was a full time homemaker and was the 1st female ambulance driver for Mantua Township back in 1969 which she was very proud of. She also worked at Tyco and The Tie Factory. Sarah enjoyed spending time with loving members of her family, playing BINGO, and vacationing in Wildwood.
The family would like to thank the palliative care and recently Hospice team(s) from Bayada for their love and care over the years.
Family and friends may visit from 10 am to 11 am on Wednesday, January 20th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua. Burial will follow in Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, NJ. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com