Kathy L. Bareford, 68, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Pontiac Care Center in Oswego.

Kathy was born in Oswego, the daughter of the late Erwin "Larry" and Theresa Laird. She was a life resident of the area.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a taxi driver with Zeller's Taxi Service, and with the Fireside Taxi Co.

Kathy was an enthusiastic fan of both the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, and of Syracuse University sports teams. She enjoyed watching Family Feud and the network news on TV with her family, and especially liked to watch murder mysteries. Her favorite movie star was Shirley Temple.

She is survived by her son, Donald Baptista Jr. of Fulton, and her sister, Deborah Bareford of Oswego.

She was predeceased by a brother, Gary Laird.

Services are private.

There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are in care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego