Patricia Sankey

Class of 1971

Posted on: 8/17/2006 5:53:33 PM

Patricia (Sankey) Orchard, 52, of San Diego, formerly of Monroeville, died Feb. 21, 2006. She was the daughter of Gale and Jean Sankey. A graduate of Gateway High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Orchard left Monroeville for San Diego to pursue a master's degree at San Diego State University. She was employed for a time as a reading and math specialist in Lemon Grove School District, San Diego. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, retired Navy Cmdr. Richard Orchard; son, Nicholas; brother, Marty Sankey and his wife, Lyn; sister, Gail Dupont and her husband, Steve; three nephews; and a niece. Memorial contributions are suggested to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.