Kathleen C. Ruskowski, 55, of Baldwinsville died Monday, July 9, 2007 at home. She was born in Syracuse and received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She worked as an RN at St. Joseph's in pediatrics for over 20 years and at University Hospital's Neurosurgical ICU for 5 years and most recently as a Clinical Care Manager at Loretto for over 10 years. She was an active member of the Caged Bird Society in Syracuse and a former communicant of St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Jerry Chilton and her husband, Alan J. Ruskowski.

Survivors: three stepdaughters, Carolena Blake of Phoenix, Celeste Ruskowski of Syracuse and Rosemarie Ruskowski of No. Syracuse; two grandchildren, Rachel and Bobby Blake; two brothers, Mark Chilton and Matt Chilton, both of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 9:30am Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:00am at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 4-7pm Friday, July 13, 2007 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: Caged Bird Society.