Emma R. LaPradd Pitcher, 84, of Fulton died Friday, October 7, 2005 at Andrew Michaud Nursing Home, Fulton. She was born in Piercefield, NY and has lived in the Baldwinsville area most of her life before moving to Fulton in 2002. She was a past member of the Cold Springs Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxillary and the Women of the Moose in Baldwinsville. She was a Foster Mother for 18 years and was a nurse at the McHarrie Street Nursing Home in Baldwinsville for several years. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph H. Pitcher in 1955, her second husband, Peter F. Pitcher in 2002 and a her son Ralph A. Pitcher in 1997.

Survivors: one daughter, Nancy Ladd of Fulton; one son, Richard P. of Baldwinsville; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Services: 7:00pm Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours are 5-7pm at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street, prior to the services.

Contributions: American Diabetes Asociation, CNY Chapter, 356 North Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206.