Obituary 10-6-09 with Donations towards CHOW

Grace Derick

formerly of Endicott

Grace Derick, age 88, formerly of Endicott, NY, passed away on October 5, 2009 at the Vestal Nursing Home where she had resided for the past several years. Grace was born on April 27, 1921 and spent her childhood years in Maine, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Derick; parents, Stephen and Magdalena Kupkovich; sister, Helen Kupkovich; and brothers, Joseph, Stephen, Frank and John Kupkovich. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Denton of Endicott, NY, and other family members including her niece, Patricia Chodun and spouse, Sid Chodun of Endicott, NY; niece, Sandra Sage and spouse, Robert Sage of Austin, TX; and nephew, Ray Denton of New York, NY. Grace was loving, thoughtful and caring to the members of her family and especially to her many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Her family will receive friends at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home at 300 E. Main Street, Endicott, NY on Wednesday, October 7, from 11 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Susan Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (C.H.O.W.) at 3 Otseningo St., Binghamton, NY 13903.


Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on October 6, 2009