PATRIAS, Sharon Sauer 69, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Sharon was born in Ohio on Nov. 9, 1941 and has been living in Florida since 1963. She is survived by her husband, Frank Patrias; daughters, Marla Batting (Bill) and Carla Iyer (Rama); six grand-children; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; as well as nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Sharon was a loving mother and wife, and a beautiful person who enjoyed living life and helping others. Sharon retired from Kennedy Middle School in Clearwater. Services will be held Monday, Jan. 24, 10:30 am, at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo.