Katherine E. Cranston

Katherine Elizabeth (Costello) Cranston, 100, passed away on March 20, 2015 at (Grand/Stonehedge Nursing Home) in Chittenango, NY. Katherine graduated from Minoa High School. She was born in North Manlius, NY, where her father, Merle D. Costello owned and operated Costello’s General Store. She also lived in Erieville, Nedrow and Jamesville, NY. Katherine was a communicant of St. James Church, Syracuse, NY. She retired from Community General Hospital Dietary Department in 1980. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were always welcome to “stay with Gram” where she cooked their favorite foods and taught them to play cards. Family trips to Hershey, PA and the Adirondacks are still cherished memories in the lives of those she touched. Katherine enjoyed cooking, listening to popular music, gardening, following sports and reading late into her life. Katherine spent many hours keeping in touch with her family through telephone and written correspondence. Her home was always welcoming for friends and family. She never met a fussy baby that she could not rock to sleep or a dog that she would not joyfully pet. Her sense of humor and use of Irish expressions will be remembered by all who knew her. Katherine was predeceased by her son, James and husband, Howard. She is survived by her children: Paul (Kathleen) Cranston, of Manlius, NY; Sharon Pierce (Neil Jillson) of Erieville; NY; Robert (Carol) Cranston of Jamesville, NY and four grandchildren: Michael (Mary Kay) Cranston, Daniel Pierce (Linda Chapman), Christina Pierce (Thomas O’Herien), and Jeffrey Pierce; and great grandchildren: Ryan and Trevor O’Herien, Makenna, and Sophia Pierce and Ava Martinez. She is also survived by her sister-in- law, Laura Costello and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is sincerely grateful to the staff at the Grand Nursing Home for their loving and gentle care of Katherine during her final years. In lieu of flowers contributions could be made to your favorite animal charity. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church on South Salina St., Syracuse, NY at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, NY.

Katherine E. Cranston

February 21, 1915 - March 20, 2015