Gladys "Ellen" DeMarco

Gladys "Ellen" DeMarco obituary

Gladys "Ellen" DeMarco

Gladys DeMarco Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richards Funeral Home on Feb. 13, 2026.
Gladys "Ellen" DeMarco, 81, passed away at home on Thursday morning February 12, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, John DeMarco, Sr.; her son, John DeMarco; her brothers, George and Junior Chamberlain; her sisters, Gail (Archie) Harvey, and Jean Hillman. Ellen is survived by her daughter, Crystal DeMarco (Doug Nichols); her son, Louis (Nicole) DeMarco; her step-daughters, Georgia DeResta and Patty Lawton; her two grandchildren, Angelica and Nicholas; her brother and sister-in-law, William (Patricia) Chamberlain; many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Richards Funeral Home, Rte. 17c West, Owego on Thursday February 19, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pm. A Scripture Service will begin at 1:00pm with Father Jeffery Galens of Blessed Trinity St. Patrick's Parish officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Ellen to Guthrie Hospice. Please share your memories at www.RichardsFH.com

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February 14, 2026

Dolores Tourtellot posted to the memorial.

February 14, 2026

Sandy Reese posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2026

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Dolores Tourtellot

February 14, 2026

Ellie,was my sister in law and I visited her in upstate NY and we had a great time together,we looked at photos of her husband who was my brother and her children.We went to a fair and ate huge cream puffs.She was a loving wife to my brother.Good mother and good sister in law.I love the time we had together and I cherish all the memories over the years.I will miss you.your sister in law Dee Dee Tourtellot.

Sandy Reese

February 14, 2026

I'm so sad to hear of Ellen's passing. I worked with her several years ago at Sanmina.

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