Sandra Patana
Sept. 3, 1941 - June 3, 2025
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Sandra L. Patana, 83, a former Copper Country resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gulf Side Hospice in New Port Richey, Florida, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1941, in Houghton, a daughter of the late Werner and Helmi (Toumisto) Pihlaja.
On June 16, 1962, she was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Patana and he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2003.
Surviving are her children; grandchildren; siblings; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service for Sandy will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in the Oskar Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Bylkas III to officate.
To view Sandy’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.