Andrea L. Stange, 85, passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at MidState Medical Center.

Born on July 1, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose Staschke. A lifelong resident of Meriden, Andrea attended local schools. She was employed as a bus driver for various towns throughout Connecticut. Andrea enjoyed visiting Flee markets and collecting and selling antiques. A loving Mother and Grandmother she will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Stange is survived by her daughter Amy Margentino and her husband Jeffrey and two grandsons: Jacob Margentino and Justin Sechrest. She was predeceased by her brothers: Kenneth and Roy Staschke and her former husband Frank Stange.

Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service on Thursday December 27th at 10:00 a.m. in Gethsemane Cemetery Meriden. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. To send and online expression of sympathy please visit www.stempienfuneralhome.com .