Christopher J. Sands, 36, of Laceyville, PA died Thursday evening, March 8, 2012 at Tyler Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Stacey M. Watkins Sands.
He was born on July 13, 1975 the son of Harry Sands of Florida and Harriet Swartz Sands of Tunkhannock, PA.
Chris was a 1994 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He was employed by Arrow United in Wyalusing, PA as a welder.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter, especially bow hunting.
He is survived by his children Chris J., Ryan E., and Megan M. Sands of Laceyville, brother Jim Ryniec of Trucksville, PA, sisters Lisa and her husband Gary Paduck of Tunkhannock, PA and Ann and her husband Jim Stine of Muncy, PA, and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 11:00 AM at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St. Laceyville with Rev. Brian Hill of the Eaton Baptist Church officiating. Intermit will be in Pieta Cemetery in Tunkhannock. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Monday, March 12, from 6:00-8:00 PM.