Charlotte D. Emerich, 78, of East Branch, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at home. She was born on March 24, 1943 in Shavertown, NY, the daughter of Arley and Lillian Hadden. Charlotte married Craig K. Emerich Sr. on March 5, 1960 at the East Branch United Methodist Church. He predeceased her on April 15, 2015. Charlotte worked 30+ years at Becton Dickinson in Hancock, NY. Starting at the bottom, she worked her way up and retired as a supervisor. She loved to golf, go on cruises, and she especially loved her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Charlotte enjoyed spending winters in Florida with Craig and continued to do so after his passing. Surviving are her 3 children, Craig K. Jr and wife Lisa Emerich, Kyle Emerich and wife Susan Viviano, and Erica and husband Richard Mills, grandchildren, Jeremy and Samantha Brunner, John and Charity Graham, Marvin and Heather Mills-Bertholf, Sabrina Mills, Kyle II and Lindsey Emerich, Lucas and Nicole Emerich, and Jeffrey Emerich and fianc, Ashley Buchanan, 6 great granddaughters, Olivia, Hailey, Joyce, Riley, Emmalyn, and Claire, and 6 great grandsons, Gavin, Seth, Landon, Wyatt, Noah, and Liam. Charlotte is also survived by 2 sisters, Mary and husband Donald Charles, and Marie Flora and significant other, Jerry Snow, 1 brother, Allen and wife Janet Hadden, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel Emerich, 2 sisters, Carolyn Lacey and Doris Fairchild and 2 brothers, France Eschbach and Arley Hadden. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 11AM-1PM at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A memorial service will follow at 1PM for immediate family members only, due to covid-19 capacity restrictions. A luncheon will be held after the memorial service at the East Branch Fire Hall. All CDC and State guidelines will be followed, including the mandatory use of facial coverings and social distancing. If necessary, please be prepared to wait outside before entering the funeral home due to capacity restrictions. Also, please be prepared to pay your respects in a timely manner. Once you have paid your respects, we respectfully ask you to exit the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Charlottes memory to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. SERVICES Calling Hours Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel 29 EAST MAIN STREET HANCOCK, New York 13783