Obituaries (February 2)

Eva A. Tillapaugh

Utica Saturday Globe, January 10, 1903

 

 

Eva A. (Smith) Tillapaugh

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Many friends in Norwich and vicinity were shocked to learn of the recent and unexpected death of Mrs. Eva A. Tillapaugh, at the home of her son, Ernest Tillapaugh, at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  On the day before Christmas the remains were laid at rest in the Holmesville Cemetery, near the grave of her father, who died November 29, 1864.  Rev Mr. Hill, of South New Berlin, officiated at the funeral in the Holmesville Church, assisted by Rev. C.H. Meyer, of Holmesville.  Mrs. Tillapaugh was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher D. Smith, and was born July 4, 1853.  She married Nelson Tillapaugh December 20, 1870, and had lived in or near Norwich all of her life except seven years in Binghamton and one year in Illinois.  She was of a happy disposition and was always willing and eager to do what she could to alleviate the suffering of those about her.  For the past few years her work had been the care of the sick and her services as a nurse were much sought after.  She leaves to mourn her death three sons, Warren and Clarence Tillapaugh, of Cherry Valley, and Ernest Tillapaugh, of South New Berlin.  There also survive her mother, Mrs. R.S. Whitman, of Holmesville; three sisters, Mrs. Frank J. Barre and Hattie Whitman, of Holmesville, and Mrs. Libbie H. Stratton of Norwich, and two brothers, Mason J. Smith of Loraine, O., and George R. Smith, of Girard, Mich.

Jennie A. Bradstreet

Bainbridge Republican, October 24, 1878

BRADSTREET:  In Bennettsville, Oct. 11th, 1878, Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet, aged 27 years.

In recording the death of our beloved friend Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet, we desire to express our sympathy with the bereaved husband, two small children and numerous other relatives; and bid a sorrowing farewell to one who was kindly and affectionate in her nature, honored and beloved by all who knew her.  She possessed many admirable and upright traits of character, which we venerate and the influence will remain with us as a legacy as long as life endures.  She was a great sufferer for a number of months, but her courage kept up till the last, and would often remark it was all that kept her alive.  But as time passed away she was ready and willing to go, and longed for the time to come when she would be at rest.  She talked with each member of the family about her departure and made every preparation for the coming event, and selected a favorite hymn (sweet rest in Heaven) to be sung for the occasion.  When worn out by disease, death kindly came to her relief, and taking her from the empire of the living to the silent realm wherein she will sleep the quiet unbroken sleep of death.  No vicissitude of earth, no event of time will ever disturb her rest; she belongs now to that vast realm whose monarch permits no sound, not even a whisper or a sigh to disturb the dead's repose.  Suns will rise and set, generations will come and go, bringing hopes and fears, joy and sorrow, suffering and death to all who live and the millions yet to be, for these are the common lot and heritage of man.  Farewell dear friend till we meet again in a better land.  Careful hands and loving hearts will deck thy grave and keep thy monument whole and thy memory green. --A friend.

 

George Harrison Underwood

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

George Harrison Underwood, 57, died last Thursday at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], R.D.1.  He is survived by his wife, Lavinda; two sons, Harry and Raymond, all of Harpursville; a sister, Mrs. Ora Gager, of Unadilla; five brothers, Henry and Seymour, both of Sidney Center, Lester, of Willet, DeWitt, of Otego, and Fred, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Harold Johnson

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

Harold Johnson, 40, Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, died en route to the Chenango Memorial Hospital Monday night as a result of injuries he suffered when his car left the road and crashed into a tree.  The accident occurred north of the William Pike farm on the North Norwich, Sherburne Four Corners Road as Mr. Johnson was returning to his home at about 6:30 p.m. from his employment in the Bennett-Ireland plant at Norwich.  According to Undersheriff Frank J. Machio, the victim was alone in the car.  The car failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the road, up an embankment and crashed head on into a tree.  The motor was driven up under the dashboard, the steering column was bent forward and the steering wheel was driven through the windshield.  The motor caught fire.  Motorists who were passing, discovered the wrecked car. They pulled Mr. Johnson from the wreck and extinguished the fire.  Dr. H. Epstein of Sherburne gave the victim first aid at the scene of the accident and ordered him removed to the hospital.  He was dead on arrival at the hospital.  According to an autopsy Mr. Johnson died of shock, hemorrhage into the abdomen and plural cavity, 12 fractured ribs, crushed chest, lacerations of the liver.  Mr. Johnson, a World War II veteran, purchased the farm of Mae Nelson near Smyrna and had lived there since last May.

Hannah F. Oles

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

Mrs. Hannah F. Oles, 41, of 93 Ackley avenue, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died at 12:43 a.m. Thursday morning, Oct. 3, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Alonzo; a son, Charles, of Binghamton; a sister, Miss Lucy Lamont, of Rome; three brothers, Abram Lamont, of Johnson City; Morris Lamont, of Cobleskill, and DeForest Lamont, of Schoharie; and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. and Mrs. Oles were residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for a number of years before moving to Johnson City.

Genevieve Benedict

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

Mrs. Genevieve W. Benedict died at her home Sunday night about midnight after an illness of several months.  Services were held Wednesday morning at Fisher & Sherman Chapel at 10:30 with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating.  Services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Cato.