Born October 21, 1925 in Leisenring, Pennsylvania. Died June 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. Esther Marie (Cominsky) Sankey is remembered with great love by her husband of 66 years, John Sankey, and her children Robert Sankey, Patricia Sankey (and husband Joe Bodami), and Daniel Sankey (and wife Virginia), and by granddaughter Ilana Sinklier (and husband Greg), two great- grandchildren, Camryn and Brayden Sinklier, and two step-grandchildren, Matthew and Anneliese Peerbolte. She is preceded in death by siblings Vincent, Anna Katherine, John, Robert and Jerry.
On June 27, 2018, our beloved wife and mother took her final journey into eternal life, after suffering a tragic accident. At age 92, Esther was a vibrant and beautiful soul who touched the hearts of many. She was selfless and kind to others, and never asked anything for herself. Her quick wit delighted everyone she met. Esther made lifelong friends far and wide, from the various stores she frequented (where clerks would come out from behind their counters to give her a hug) to all of her neighbors. Professionally Esther was a nurse, and she also helped her husband build his businesses and managed the family's auto electric shop that they owned for more than 20 years. Esther was a wonderful cook, creating healthy meals from scratch, and every dinner was a full course, home-cooked meal. She often brought food for the employees at their shop, and would deliver meals to friends and neighbors who were infirm. Esther passionately loved animals and always found extra money to donate to abused or abandoned animals. Esther and her husband both came from humble beginnings in the hills of western Pennsylvania's coal country where they strived to provide a comfortable life for the family that would soon follow. Eventually, they decided to move west to California and happily made it their new home. Esther's faith in God was deep and she was a devout Catholic and lived the life of a true Christian. Esther made a profound impact on all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed, for she made the world a better place for those who were fortunate enough to have known her.
A Funeral Mass and Committal Service will be held on July 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church, 4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130, immediately followed by a luncheon and sharing of stories at Daniel and Virginia Sankey's home.
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