Obituaries (Pa) MHD Collection

 

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hanford Paddleford were pained to hear of the death of Garner, their beautiful child of fifteen years, which occurred at 4 p.m. Jan. 12.  He had struggled sometime against the awful disease, typhoid fever, but it finally conquered.  It has been said that "the lovable die young" and it is certainly true in this case, for he had endeared himself to all his schoolmates and young associates.  And I am glad to announce that within a few days before his death his hope was in God and he requested his father and mother to meet him in heaven.  He was a member of North Colesville [Broome Co., NY] Grange, near where he lived, and seemed to enjoy its meetings.  The bereaved parents, brothers and sister have the sympathy of the community in this, the greatest sorrow of their life.  The funeral was held Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. Geo. Pope preaching from these words, (selected by his mother) "In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you," St. John 14:2--A Young Friend.  [Compiler note:  buried New Ohio Cemetery, Colesville, NY;  stone inscription:  E. Garner / Son of Hanford & / Sophronia / Paddleford / Died / Jan. 12, 1892 / Aged / 15 y'rs 9 mo's / at rest]

 

Mrs. George Paddleford, who has been in poor health for the past three years, died Tuesday, April 11.  Her funeral was held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the house with burial in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a kind and loving wife and mother and much respected by all who knew her.  She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Smith, one granddaughter, Lois Smith, and one sister Mrs. Ada Ann Stiles, also a large circle of relatives and friends.  [MHD notation:  d. 1911]

 

In Memory of Mrs. Hanford Paddleford:  On April 23, 1912, there passed away at North Colesville, in the county of Broome, state of New York, Sophronia, wife of Hanford Paddleford, who had reached the age of sixty-six years.  Mrs. Paddleford was a beautiful character and a noble Christian woman.  Those who knew her best loved her most.  She was sick for nearly a year and suffered very much at times, but was very patient and spoke of being ready to go home.  Her nurse, who cared for her in her last illness, can only speak words of praise for her.  She will be missed in the vicinity in which she lived, not only by grown people, but by every child; for she was always trying to do something to brighten life's pathway.  Her funeral was held at 1:00 o'clock at the New Ohio church on Friday, April 26, and was largely attended Rev. I.L. Bronson preached from Rev. 14:13:  "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."  He spoke of many passages of scripture which were very dear to our sister, especially St. John 14:2.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband; one brother, Edd. Burrows of North Fenton; one daughter, Mrs. F.I. Mumford of Tunnel; two sons, Zael of Monroe, Orange county, and Henry who lives at home.  One son, Garner, died twenty years ago.  Her remains were laid to rest in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]. 

 

Tunnel [Broome Co., NY]:  James Padgett, aged 82 years, died at his home between this place and Hurd Factory, Friday morning last.  He fell while raking hay three weeks ago and broke his ankle and has been a great sufferer ever since.  The funeral was held Sunday at the home at 2 o'clock.  Rev. William Webb, pastor of New Ohio church, officiating.  Mrs. Walling and Miss Holcomb sang three selections.  A large number of relatives from Whitney Point and other places were in attendance.  Burial at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  J.A. Kark & Son of Harpursville having charge of the funeral. 

 

Mrs. Stella W. Waterman Padgett died Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Thayne Padgett, near North Fenton (Broome Co., NY], after a long illness.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M.E. Church at Tunnel the Rev. Tracy E. Webster officiating.  Burial was made in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  She is survived by a son, Thayne Padgett, and four grandchildren of North Fenton.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 23, 1938]

 

Mrs. Frank Page of North street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at the city hospital on Friday morning last following an operation.  Her funeral was held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at her home, and burial was in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  F.L. Mumford, A.A. Wailing, George Miller, and Geo. Beman acted as pall bearers.  She was formerly Grace Brown, daughter of Mrs. Lemuel Brown of this place. Surviving are her husband, Frank Page, a daughter, Ruth, her mother, Mrs. L. Brown and a brother John, also of this place, besides numerous friends who mourn her departure.  Her age was 41 years.  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

 

Mrs. Belle C. Palmer, 74, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday afternoon, July 8, in Ogdensburg [St. Lawrence Co., NY.  Mrs. Palmer, who was employed in the American Separator Co. office, at Bainbridge, for several years, lived in Afton until 1939.  She is survived by two sons, Robert C. Palmer, of Birmingham, Ala., and Clifford R. Palmer, of Ogdensburg; one brother, Raymond H. Carrington, of Beauford, S.C.; and two grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 a.m., at St. Ann's Episcopal Chruch in Afton, with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. 1952]

Raymond W. Parsons, of 37 Haendle Street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 1956, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Hope I. Parsons; a daughter, Miss Clara Parsons, both of Binghamton; his father, Ben W. Parsons, of Oxford, and several cousins.  He was a member of Boulevard Methodist Church, Binghamton, Afton Lodge 360 F.&A.M., Vallonia Chapter 80 Royal Arch Masons, where he held the station of high priest in 1953.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Melvin J. Dodd officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and daughter, were former residents of Bainbridge.