Sandra J. Staley, 47, of Amsterdam, NY died unexpectedly on September 2, 2020. A lifelong area resident, she was the daughter of Anna Smith and the late Ronald Staley. She attended local schools and was employed as a CNA for many years for various companies. She lived a happy life and always put a smile on those around her. Her greatest joy was being a mother and a grandmother, and she will be missed by all who knew and love her. She is survived by her mother, Anna; children, Ashleigh DeRonda and her fiancé Robert Jones; two twin sons, Justin and Joseph Santiago; her grandchildren, Kathyana, Jasyis ,Mia, Adriangel, and Brooke; siblings and many friends. Services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home.