Thelma J. Fitch

Thelma J. Fitch, 84, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Francis House. A lifetime resident of Central New York, she was a graduate of Syracuse University and member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Thelma retired in 1994 after more than 20 years as a medical librarian. Her last position was with Morristown Memorial Hospital. She also helped establish the library at Elmwood Elementary School.

Thelma was predeceased by her husband, Robert, in 2001; and brother, Richard Johnson, in 2016.

Surviving are her daughters, Kitty Fitch of Camillus and Laurel (Robert) Flynn of DeWitt; sister, Eileen (John) Turner of Otisco; brothers, Earl (Teresa) Johnson of New Woodstock and Allen Johnson of Cardiff; grandchildren, Patricia Falk and Gregory Flynn; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Friday, June 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

Services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Thelma to the Phi Beta Kappa Society, 1606 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009 or to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.