Katherine L. Christiana (Gulliksen) of Fayetteville, NY, passed away on Friday, May 12 after a courageous battle with cancer. Katherine lived almost her entire life in Central NY. She was a 1969 graduate of Westhill High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Tusculum College in Tennessee in 1972. She had many jobs over the course of her career and had most recently been employed by the Social Security Administration at the Syracuse office for over 20 years.
She was an active member of the Updowntowners. She loved her family, her pets, travel and going to antique shows. She was an excellent cook and baker, but she also enjoyed going out to local restaurants where she knew most of the staff by name. She was beautiful, witty and a joy to be around.
She was predeceased by her parents, John and Margaret Christiana; and her brothers, Thomas Christiana and Lawrence Christiana. She is survived by her husband, Harold M. Gulliksen; brother, Peter Christiana; four nephews; three nieces; and numerous cousins and great nephews and nieces.
Kathy will be remembered for her wisdom, kind heartedness, strength and grace which were surpassed only by her generous nature and giving soul. She was affiliated with many charities throughout her life. She touched many lives. She had a zest for life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Calling hours will be Friday, May 26 from 4-7 pm at the Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E Genesee St, Fayetteville. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Contributions in Kathy’s memory may be made to Hospice of Central NY, 990 Seventh North St, Liverpool, NY 13088; Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse, NY 13208; CNY Food Bank, 7066 Interstate Island Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209; or the CNY SPCA, 5878 W. Molloy Rd, Syracuse, NY 13211.