MARION: Caroline was born on April 11, 1937, and passed away at home with her family by her side on September 25, 2026. Caroline was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Griffis; parents, Carl and Laura Schutt; brothers, Carl and Robert Schutt; and sisters, Erma Clark and Arlene Price. Caroline is survived by her daughters, Debra Iannello and Karen Griffis (Randy Lessor); grandson, Salvatore Iannello (Briel), who always held a special place in her heart; and much loved granddaughter, Lauren Lessor. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Caroline retired from Rochester General Hospital, where she worked as a pharmacy technician. Throughout her life, she enjoyed writing articles for local newspapers, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, thrifting, camping, NASCAR, game shows, and The Golden Girls. Playing

Scrabble and card games was also a favorite way to spend time with family.

She never missed a basketball game when Sal was in high school, and she supported him when he was on AAU basketball teams for several years. She was a lifetime member of the Marion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Caroline was the heart of our family, and she will be missed very much.

There will be no prior calling hours. A celebration of life will be held 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 2nd at the Marion Fire Department, 3786 Mill St., Marion, NY 14505.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489. Online condolences may be expressed at stevensfhmarion.com.