Sandra J. Herkala

Sandra “Sandy” Herkala, 66, of Sandy Pond and New Port Richey, Florida, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011. Born in Syracuse on Friday, March 3, 1944, she was the daughter of Samuel Earl Pickard and Grace Alice Petrie. She spent her early years in Eastwood and lived in Camillus for more than 30 years. Sandy enjoyed spending winters in New Port Richey and summers in Sandy Pond. A graduate of Eastwood High School, she was employed by Dumac Business Systems for 20 years. Sandy was a member of the West Genesee School PTA and was a computer enthusiast. Surviving are her husband of 44 years, William; son, David (fiancée Muffet Sanchez) and stepson, Christopher, both of Camillus; sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia Graham of Syracuse and Diane and Mike Visconti of Mattydale; brother and sister-in-law, David and Andrea Pickard of Braceville, Illinois; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and Gerhardt Brosch of Sandy Creek; nieces, Michelle Avni and Katherine (Ian) Ripmaster; nephews, Donald (Heather) Pickard and Charles Pickard; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, February 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 17 in St. Joseph's Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.