Sandy L. Jafrate Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sandy L. Jafrate of Benwood, West Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 19, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elzie Whitlatch and Dessie Whitlatch (Robins); and her siblings, James Whitlatch, Elsie Ross Whitlatch, Margaret Canterbury and Angela Loy.
She is survived by: her husband Alan Jafrate; her children, Dana Lynn Jafrate (Mark Hayes) of Wickliffe, OH and Chris Jafrate; her granddaughter Rachel Hayes; her sisters, Samantha "Mancy" Mucheck, Irene Paravanni, Penny West, Anna Mae Gracik and Brenda Villani; and her pet Rusty. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sandy's memory to St. John's Catholic Church (https://www.tmcfunding.com) or to the Marshall County Animal Shelter at http://www.tmcfunding.com.
