Obituaries (June 26)

Tuesday morning, April 6, at 8 o'clock occurred the death of Kathryne Hogaboom, wife of Frank Hogaboom at her home at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY].  Death brought final relief from months of intense suffering.  Her illness was such that she had been confined to her chair day and night, unable to lie down at all.  Her husband gave her the most constant and tender care during her entire illness, doing everything he could to make her as comfortable as possible.  Kathryne Hogaboom was born Sept. 15, 1879, the daughter of Minever (Christman) Vanderwalker and George Vanderwalker.  Her birthplace was Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  She has lived in Guilford for 35 years.  She was a kindly neighbor and a friend to everyone.  Generous, free hearted and jovial she will leave many friends who will cherish her memory.  Surviving are the husband, four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hoyt, of Afton, Mrs. John Hollenbeck, of Bennettsville, Mrs. Harold Seeley, of Oneonta, and Mrs. Edna Vanderwalker, of Houston, Texas.  Final rites were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford Center, officiating.  The body was placed in the vault, to await burial later in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  Sincere sympathy is extended to the husband, left alone. Their marriage was very complete and happy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

 

The body of the late R.D. Bolster was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday and laid to rest in the family plot in Sunset Hill Cemetery.  His body was brought here from Cobleskill.  Due to bad weather conditions and poor health, Mrs. Bolster could not accompany the body of her husband here.  The Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford Center, read the committal services at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 22, 1943]

 

Mrs. Elizabeth K. Stoddard passed away Thursday, April 8, 1943, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Birdsall, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], following an illness of several months' duration.  Mrs. Stoddard was born at Prompton, Wayne County, Pa., June 25, 1858, the daughter of Lamont and Olive (Mumford) Keen, but had spent most of her life time in Starrucca, Pa.  In early womanhood she was united in marriage to Frederick A. Stoddard, of Starrucca, who passed away in 1934.  Following this Mrs. Stoddard came to Bainbridge to live with her daughter.  She was a life long member of the Baptist Church in Starrucca.  The survivors are:  a son, Clarence K. Stoddard, of Schenectady; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Birdsall, of Bainbridge; a half-brother, George Keen, of Clark's Summit, Pa.; a half-sister, Mrs. Allen Secor, of Scranton, Pa.; and five grandchildren.  The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon April 11, at the Mumford home, Starrucca, and was largely attended by relatives and friends from Binghamton, Windsor, Bainbridge and Sidney, as well as from Starrucca.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, of Bainbridge, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Wallace Young, of Starrucca. The high esteem in which she was regarded was evident by the many and beautiful floral tributes.  The pall-bearers were Stanley Birdsall, Ove Munk, Ernest Wagner and Clarence Brownell.  Interment was in the Starrucca Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 22, 1943]

 

A large number of friends attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Lillian Goodwin, at Oxford, Friday, April 23, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell officiating.  The floral offerings from relatives, friends and organizations were many and beautiful, attesting to the high esteem in which the departed was held. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Lillian Edith Menck was born Oct. 12, 1873, in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where she resided until her death.  On June 27, 1895, she was united in marriage to C. Herman Goodwin, who preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1936.  To this union were born three sons, Ward, Charles and Richard, who survive.  Also surviving are two granddaughters, Helen and Karen, and one cousin, Mrs. Orrie Cloughen, of Gilbertsville  Mrs. Goodwin was a devoted, loving mother and a kind neighbor, whose presence will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.  She was interested in all community affairs, taking special pride in all the organizations in which her sons took an active part.  Her home was always open to meetings and to friends who needed help or consolation.  Mrs. Goodwin was a kind, loyal and Christian person who did much to make the world a better place in which to live.  Cherished will be her memory.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

 

An announcement has just been received in town of the death of the Rev Arthur G. Spaulding, 76, at Salem [Washington County, NY].   The Rev. Spaulding was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in this village [Bainbrdge, Chenango Co., NY] from 1896 to 1906.  He left here to accept a pastorate in the Presbyterian Church at Salem where he served continuously until his retirement a few years ago.  The Rev. Spaulding had been invited to appear as guest speaker at the Sesquicentennial celebration of the local Presbyterian Church last month.  However poor health would not permit him to make the trip.  During his pastorate in Bainbridge, The Rev. Spaulding was united in marriage with Miss Lena Tinkham, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.C Tinkham, who with two children, Donald and Margaret, survive. 

The community is saddened by the death of one of its most respected citizens, the Rev. Arthur Spaulding, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, of Salem [Washington Co., NY], who passed away at his home on West Broadway, on Saturday, April 22.  The Rev. Mr. Spaulding was born at Athens, Nov. 18, 1866, the son of the Rev. Cyril Spaulding and Cornelia Esther Settle.  He was a graduate of Rutgers University and Union Theological Seminary.  He served as pastor at Passaic, N.J., and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], before coming to Salem in December, 1905, as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, which he served until his retirement June 1, 1938, when he was honored with the title of pastor emeritus.  He was a member of the board of education of Washington Academy for several years.  He also served on the southern Washington County draft board during the first World War, and was chaplain of Salem Post, No. 812, American legion, for a number of years, and was leader of the Boy Scouts.  He was a member of Chi Psi fraternity and the Kappa Epsilon Club of Troy, and at the time of his death was local chairman of the tire rationing board of this district.  The Rev. Mr. Spaulding is survived by his wife, Lena T. Spaulding; one son, Donald T. Spaulding, of Scotch Plains, N.J.; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Durfee, of Burlington, Vt., and a sister Mrs. Lucia Decker, of Roselle Park, N.J.  Also surviving are two grandsons, Donald Spaulding, Jr., of Scotch Plains, N .J. and Herbert Durfee, Jr., of Burlington, Vt., and four granddaughters, Mary Spaulding, of Scotch Plains, and Margaret, Mary Jane and Nancy Durfee, of Burlington.  The funeral service was held from the First Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon with the Rev. G. Elliott Presby, pastor, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, Salem.  The bearers were elders of the church, William S. Barker, Robert N. Wilson, Albert Cleveland, Louis C. Wayman, Dr. Zenas V.D. Orton and Lee Ashton.  Members of the Troy Presbytery were honorary bearers.  Business houses were closed during the time of the service.  In the passing of the Rev. Mr. Spaulding, Salem loses not only a devout servant of God, but one who took an active part in the civic life of the community, content to play a simple part in god's great plan.  "To live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."  --From The Salem Press.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]