Esther M. Auteri, 94, of Bradford passed away Monday (May 26, 2025) at her home.

She was born Oct. 19, 1930, in Lewis Run, a daughter of the late Noey and Mary Zamberlan Franco.

She was a 1948 graduate of the former St. Bernard High School.

On April 11, 1959, in the former Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, she married Joseph Auteri, who preceded her in death on Jan.

10, 2018. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and she enjoyed spending “porch time” with her niece, Diane. Those who knew her know that she always had a smile on her face and that she loved spending time with her family.

In addition to being a homemaker and taking care of her family, she was also employed by Dresser Manufacturing for several years prior to working at the Bradford Hospital, from which she retired in 1992.

She is survived by six children, Michael Auteri, Gino Auteri, John (Lisa) Auteri, Christine (Randy) Henderson, Ann Auteri and Joe (Jami) Auteri; ten grandchildren, Erin Auteri, Gina Auteri, Georgie Auteri, Olivia Auteri, Kyle Auteri, Brianna Auteri, Nick Petree, Caleb Henderson, Jared Auteri and Drew Auteri; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

A memorial service to be announced at a later date will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in her memory can be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, P.O. Box 2394, Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Mascho Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences can be expressed at maschofuneral.com.