KUSHANEY, Patricia, age 56, of Dade City, FL passed away on May 6, 2020 after a brave nine year battle with cancer. Born on July 27, 1963 in Canandaigua, NY, to parents Arlene Jenkins & Cecil Ward, she lived in Syracuse, NY most of her adult life. Patricia, who had a Master's degree in English, enjoyed her career as a 5th grade teacher.She was preceded in death by her brother, John Ward.Patricia is survived by her mother, Arlene Jenkins; one sister, Michelle Boyle; and many cousins and friends in multiple states. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.