Helen S. Lindke

Helen S. "Sandy" Lindke, 83, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026. Born on February 8, 1943, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Corbett and Helen (Diehm) Corbett. Sandy was the beloved wife of Elwin H. "Butch" Lindke, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.

Sandy was a graduate of Warwick High School, Class of 1961. She enjoyed a 28-year career with Sears Roebuck, working in outside sales before retiring.

During her life, she spent 20 years living in Spring Hill, Florida, and enjoyed traveling to all 48 continental states, as well as Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, and Mexico. She was also an excellent cook, especially her blueberry muffins, which were always a favorite. Sandy enjoyed time with her grandchildren around the pool. To her grandchildren, she was affectionately known as "Grandma M&Ms," a nickname earned by always keeping her candy machine stocked with M&Ms.

Sandy was involved with the Lititz band and a band in Tampa FL playing the clarinet. She was also a member of the PA club in Florida, the Red Hat Club, and she was a Jaycette

In addition to her husband, Butch, Sandy is survived by her children, Chris Lindke (Renee), Jen Boley (Steve), and Andy Lindke (Kristie); her grandchildren, Adam Minzer (Kim), Andrea Minzer, Austin Boley, Britney Sheely (Andrew), and Lindsey Ekis ( Shane); and her great-grandchildren, Braxton, Joe, Braidyn, and Logan; and step-grandchildren John Laver and Jamie Brinton. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Amy Kimani (John).She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Damien.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11,2026 at 11am, with a viewing prior from 10am to 11am at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Burial will take place on Monday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.