Born January 9, 1915 to Ethel Keeney and John Bittiker in Clinton, New York, Leona passed away on August 17, 2018 in Rock Hill, South Carolina at the age of 103 (and a half). She was married to Joseph Caruso on August 29, 1936 in Utica, New York. She was a homemaker. The couple retired to Melbourne Florida in 1972. She enjoyed line dancing and playing the piano and organ. They were very active in the Arrowood Park in West Melbourne and later at Trinity Towers. She is survived by two daughters: Barbara Rooney (James) and Patricia Sergott (Ronald), 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services are at the Brevard Memorial Funeral Home in Cocoa at 10:00 am for viewing and 10:30 for a graveside service.