East Meredith, New York - EAST MEREDITH - Frances Epps, 75, of East Meredith passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

She was born Dec. 12, 1950 in Stamford, the daughter of Erling J. and Catherine F. (O'Keefe) Pedersen.

Fran grew up in East Meredith and graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School, Class of 1969. She went on to further her education at the Otsego County School of Practical Nursing.

For 32 years, Fran was an LPN at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home until her retirement in 2002.

An avid Yankees and NASCAR fan, Fran and Paul traveled to many tracks to watch the races. She loved tending to her flower garden, doing jigsaw puzzles, listening to music and dancing. She was a lover of animals and the best sister anyone could ask for. But what brought Fran the greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fran is survived by her longtime companion of 22 years, Paul Critti; daughters, Nicole and Richard Brovetto and Michelle and Joseph Muller; Paul's children, Marissa and Eric Christensen, Jennifer and Kenneth LeBeau, Adam and Brittany Critti and Faith and Joseph Tiemann; grandchildren, Taylor and Niki Cruz, Samuel Muller, Cody and Jordan Wamsley, Cameron Critti, Dominic, Chase and Carter Critti and Parker and Jackson Tiemann; two great-grandchildren, Ezra and Elias; two sisters, Catherine and Donald Quackenbush and Maureen and Thomas Jung; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Allen Epps, Jr. and her parents, Catherine and Erling "Pete" Pedersen.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 6, at Grummons-Bookhout-Bennett Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta.

Those who wish to make a memorial donation in Fran's memory may make one to either Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or to the NYS Veterans Home, 4211 State Highway 220, Oxford, New York 13830.

To send the family an online condolence please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Grummons-Bookhout-Bennett Funerals & Cremations.