Linda Sandler Chmielewski, 69, of Columbia, Md., formerly of Allentown, died July 19, 2019. She was the wife of the late Ronald Chmielewski. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Francine (Boguslawski) Sandler.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Maryland.

She was passionate about education and art. She was a classroom teacher in Maryland following graduation and after moving back to Allentown, she became an art dealer, custom framer and owner of Chmielewski Gallery.

She returned to teaching after her children were grown and spent the last 19 years working at The Swain School.

As a 50-year two-time cancer survivor, her strength and zest for life were unyielding. Her positivity, compassion for others and genuine smile made her a bright light among friends and family. Some of her greatest joys in life were her two children and four granddaughters.

She is survived by a son, Joshua, of Boardman, Ohio (Sylvie and Evie); daughter, Danielle and her husband, Matthew Silverman, of Fulton, Md. (Simone and Camille); brother, Neil and his wife, Sonja, of Frederick, Md.; sister-in-law, Brenda Bosma, of Selbyville, Del.; brother-in-law, Timothy C. and his wife Ann, of Sauk Rapids, Minn.

Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, or the Lehigh Valley Arts Council.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.