Friday, April 11, 2014

Obituaries (April 11)

Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY]:  Wallace Fisk passed away Sunday at 2:45 a.m. at his home from an illness of pneumonia.  Mr. Fisk was born Oct. 15, 1855, the son of Albert and Catherine (Cooper) Fisk.  He married Miss Nellie Harris, March 13, 1889 (who passed away Oct. 30, 1931).  To this union were born three children, Amy who died at 10 years of age; Albert, who died at 4 years of age, and Theron, who is the only surviving son, and to him goes deep sympathy.  Mr. Fisk is also survived by three granddaughters, and two nieces, Mrs. Henry Bedford, of Unadilla Centre, and Mrs. L. Sisson, of East Guilford.  Mr. Fisk lived in this vicinity most all of his life, being well liked, a good neighbor and friend.  He was a member of East Guilford Presbyterian Church, at one time superintendent of the Sunday School, also a deacon.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the same church.  Bearers were Thomas McLauglin, Amos Fisk, John Hendricks and Roger Elliott.  Burial in Rogers Hollow cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,, Jan. 27, 1938]
 
Mrs. Carrie E. Cook, widow of the late George S. Cook, passed away January 17 at the home of her granddaughter in Binghamton.  Mrs. Cook was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], August 22, 1852, moving to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] fifty-three years ago where she has since resided.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hugh E. Collins, of this village, a granddaughter, Mrs. Roland B. Andrews, of Binghamton, a grandson, Cameron C. Collins, of Rochester, and one great grandchild.  Services were held at her home on Bixby street, her rector, the Rev. Sidney E. Heath, officiating.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 27, 1938]
 
Charles A. Ingersoll, 71, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, at his home in Owego [Tioga Co., NY].  Mr. Ingersoll was a native of Owego, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ingersoll, Sr.  As a young man he came to Bainbridge and for several years was employed at the National Milk Sugar Plant, and also by Chas. W. Ireland as a lumberman.  On January 5, 1902, he was united in marriage with Grace L. Prince, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Czar Prince.  After residing in this village for some time, they took up farming, conducting the Master's farm at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], where Mrs. Ingersoll died in the year 1917.  Later Mr. Ingersoll moved to Owego, where he has since made his home.  He is survived by a son, Charles E. Ingersoll, of Owego.  A daughter, Ruth L., died in Owego, Dec. 12, 1923, at the age of 11 years.  The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon in Owego, following which the body was brought to this village for interment in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 27, 1938]

Mrs. Jane Burdick, a life-long resident of Masonville [Delaware Co.,  NY], died very suddenly at her home Thursday, Jan. 20, at 12 o'clock.  She had been in failing health for some time.  Mrs. Burdick was born Sept. 4, 1864, and on Jan. 1st, 1885, she was united in marriage with Milton Burdick, who died on June 27, 1914.  Mrs. Burdick leaves to mourn her loss a son, Clarence, residing at home, one granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Knapp, and two great granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Emily Hutchinson, of Guilford; also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held from the Ramsdell funeral parlors Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. David Murray officiating.  Interment was made in the family plot in the Masonville Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 27, 1938]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Emma Hutchinson received a message Thursday afternoon telling of the death of her only remaining sister, Mrs. Jane Burdick of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Burdick had been in failing health for a long time' her sight was entirely gone; and her hearing nearly gone.  Her death came at noon, sitting quietly in her chair.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 27, 1938]

Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]:  George F. Blessing who has lived here since 1899, died at the Bainbridge Hospital on Tuesday morning, Jan. 25, after a long illness.  He was 68 years of age and had many friends here who deeply regret his death.  He was a faithful member of the Nineveh Presbyterian church, also a member of the D.&H. Veterans' organization.  The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  The pall bearers were FW. Bunce, A.C. Fowler, Chas. Ruland, H.W. Murphy, Harold T. Davey and T.C. Orchard.  The honorary bearers were H.J. Davey, F.E. Grover, A.B. Young, Rome Estes and L.J. Collins.  Burial was in the Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Blessing is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Chas. H. Jasse, of Middletown, Conn., and Mrs. F.J. Bourgarde, of Binghamton, and several nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 3, 1938]

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