She moved to Syracuse New York when she was 12 years old. She retired from M. Lemp Jewelers in 1971. She belonged to the N. Syracuse senior Citizens Club and various bowling leagues before moving to Phoenix, Az in 2003.
She is survived by her son William Orchard and wife Mary Ann of Anthem, AZ; two stepdaughters Barbara Cunningham of Massena, NY and Beverly Burton of Syracuse, NY; three granddaughters Diana DeMarta and husband John, Denise Orchard, Deana Fumero and her husband Manuel, several great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. She is preceded by her first husband Willard Orchard, her second husband Nathaniel Chase and brother Kenneth Rogers.
She will be buried in Fleming, NY, Rural Cemetary on September 7th. No calling hours. Contributions can be made to Evercare, 2025 N. 3rd St. #170, Phoenix, Az 85004, or to your favorite charity.
