Saturday, September 20, 2014

Obituaries (September 20)

In the sudden death of Samuel A. Marshall, prominent coal dealer and former O.&W. railroad employee, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] lost one of its highly respected and most substantial citizens Saturday afternoon.  Attacked at his coal office about 11:30 Saturday morning with what developed to be heart trouble, Mr. Marshall was able to summon Dr. Leslie T. Kinney, his family physician.  Dr. Kinney took Mr. Marshall to the latter's home at 145 East Main street, ordered him to bed, and prescribed a treatment for his condition.  Within an hour's time, however, Mr. Marshall suffered another heart attack, and expired and suddenly at 12:20 p.m.  The deceased was born in Pratts Hollow, Sept. 5, 1874, but had been a resident of Norwich for 37 years.  He served the O.&W. railroad as train dispatcher for a period of 23 years, and from 1921 to 1924 was station agent of the company at Bouckville.  When he retired from the employ of the O.&W. he entered the retail coal business in this city, an establishment he successfully conducted for a period of 13 years.  Mr. Marshall was an active business man all his life.  When he was engaged in the railroad business he was efficient and careful, performing his duties with marked ability.  After he became identified with the coal business he gave strict attention to this line of endeavor, was zealous and painstaking in looking after his customers.  He was quiet and unassuming by nature, was well liked, and possessed those fine qualities of citizenship which earned him many friends.  The deceased was a member of the Norwich Club and the Norwich Club Bowling Association.  He was an active bowler and participated in tournament matches whenever his team was scheduled to play.  He was also a member of Norwich lodge, F.&A.M., and the O.&W. Veterans' Association.  His sudden demise is a shock to his family and numerous friends, and widespread sorrow is felt by all at his passing.  Besides his wife there survive four children.  Dr. Charles J. Marshall of Binghamton, Attorney J. Richard Marshall of this city, Miss Lois A. Marshall, teacher at Munnsville and S. William Marshall, teacher at Meridian.  He also leaves three brothers and three sisters, Jay Marshall and Miss Jeanette Marshall of Pratts Hollow, Dr. Charles W. Marshall of Brewster, Lorenzo J. Marshall of Morrisville, Mrs. Lois Block of Pratts Hollow and Mrs. Laura Gill of Morrisville.  Three grandchildren, Charles and Susan Marshall of Binghamton, and John Richard Marshall of Norwich, also survive.  The Masonic Lodge will conduct a memorial service at the Marshall home at 7:30 tonight, and there will be a prayer service at the late residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday.  The body will then be taken to Pratts Hollow, where funeral services will be held.  [Norwich Sun, November 1, 1937]
 
Arthur G. Robb, who was born January 11, 1874, passed away at Binghamton Saturday afternoon at 5:50.  Deceased was a member of Improved Order of Red Men and also the Masonic order.  He is survived by one son, Lyle S. Robb, one grandson, Lyle D. Robb, two sisters, Hattie and Lillie Robb, two brothers, James of Norwich and John of  Middletown.  Funeral services will be held at the family home 77 Cortland street Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. F.S. Shaw officiating with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  [Norwich Sun, June 13, 1934]
 
Arthur G. Robb
 
Funeral services for the late Arthur G Robb, whose death occurred Saturday, were held from the home at 77 Cortland street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon at two o 'clock with interment following in Mt. Hope cemetery.  Rev. F.S. Shaw of the Free Methodist church officiated at the burial. Bearers include the following members of the local order of Red Men, of which the deceased was a member:  LaVerne Adams, Ervin Cole, Gordon Ashton, George McHale, Elwin Law and Howard Rounds.  Services at the grave were conducted by the Red  Men.  The profusion of flowers which had been sent gave ample evidence of the respect and love which many friends bore the deceased.  [Norwich Sun, June 13, 1934]
 
Following an extended illness, Joseph Biviano, son of Joseph Biviano Sr., of 23 Ross avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning at the family home.  The lad was a native of this city and had spent his entire life here where he attended the public schools.  The only survivor is the father.  [Norwich Sun, June 13, 1934]
 
Robert L Robb, son of John and Ellen Robb, died at Sonyea, [Livingston Co., NY] Sept. 13, 1907.  The body was brought ot Afton where it was met by the family and friends and taken to North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for burial in the family plot.  Rev. Smith of Afton officiated.  [Norwich Sun, Sept. 17, 1907]

A child of John Robb died last Saturday with scarlet fever.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 3, 1875]

Miss Lillie D. Robb, 84, retired school teacher and historian, died Monday (Aug. 20, 1973) in her home at 26 Mitchell St., Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  She was born Jan. 2, 1889, in North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of John and Ellen Nichols Robb.  Her father was a Civil War hero, having served with the 35th New York Infantry and the 20th New York Cavalry between 1861 and 1865.  He fought in the Battle of Bun Run and was wounded at Antietam.  As a first lieutenant he commanded a squadron in the capture of Richmond, Va.  He also served as Chenango County sheriff between 1886 and 1889 and had several confrontations with the notorious Chenango and Madison County Loomis Gang.  Her family took up permanent residence in Norwich in 1890 at 26 Mitchell St. and Miss Robb had resided there for 82 years.  Following graduation from Norwich High School in 1905, she attended the Norwich Teacher Training Class and subsequently Oneonta Normal School. She taught school in Oxford, the Columbus district and in Norwich.  As a teacher in Norwich she first taught algebra and English in the high school, and later on the grade level as a mathematics instructor.  She retired in 1934 due to severe asthma.  Following her retirement she took a keen interest in genealogy and over the years had compiled a voluminous record of the historical and biographical aspects of her family.  Miss Robb was a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church and the What-So-Ever Circle of the King's Daughters.  She also was a member of the National and New York State Retired Teachers Associations, the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 367 of Norwich, the Chenango County Historical Society, Norwich Senior Citizens, and the Alumni Associates of the State University of Oneonta.  She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Petry and Mrs. Floyd (Jean) Rivenburg, both of Norwich; four nephews, Lawrence Robb of Norwich, Malcom Robb of Waterville, Donald Robb of Camillus and Harry Robb of Syracuse.  Several grandnieces grand-nephews and cousins also survive.  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral home, Norwich. The Rev. Edgar Brill, pastor  of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, Norwich, will officiate.  Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich.  Members of Norwich Chapter 367 Order of Eastern Star, will conduct memorial services at the funeral home this evening at 7:30.  [Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY, obituary collection]

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