Loretta H. Branch

Moravia, NY July 4, 1943 – March 12, 2026 Age 82

Loretta M. Branch, 82, of Moravia, NY, passed away at her home with loved ones present Thursday, March 12, 2026, after a long illness.

Loretta was born July 4, 1943, in Cortland, NY, a daughter of Vernon & Helen Roberts Masten. She had been a life-long resident of Moravia and was a graduate of Moravia High School Class of 1962. She has been employed at the Chalet Restaurant and had been a cashier at the Modern Market Grocery Store for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with family and the family dog and working with her flowers and gardening.

Surviving are her husband Mike Branch; son Tom (Jeanna) Branch; daughter Cindy (Doug) Dwyer; grandchildren Cherish, Catrina, Heather & Nick; 6 great-grandchildren; and a few nieces & nephews.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Contributions may be made to Four Town First Aid, Box #28, Moravia, NY 13118. Arrangements are with the Wade Funeral & Cremation Services, Moravia. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Loretta H. Branch, please visit our floral store.