Patricia Dawn (Schwoch) Wanta, of Sarasota FL., passed away on May 31. Born July 1, 1930, to Leona and Joseph Schmirler, she married John William Schwoch who passed in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her parents, siblings Richard Schmirler and Izetta Sparks. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Schwoch-Swoboda, Roxanne Schwoch, Terri Crawford, and special friend, Bob Berry, all of Sarasota, FL, and many nieces and nephews. She was laid to rest at Merrill Memorial Park on August 10.