Obituaries (February 7)

Helen May Sterling

Chenango Union, December 5, 1872

 

STERLING:  In Bainbridge Nov. 24th, Helen May, only child of Isaac an dHelen E. Sterling, aged 8 years and 5 months.

 

Helen E. (Gault) Sterling

1841 - 1879

 

Died in Bainbridge, Chenango County, N.Y., August 15, 1879, Helen E. wife of Isaac Sterling, and eldest daughter of O.K. and Sarah E. Gault, of Weedsport, aged 38 years [Cayuga Chief, August 23, 1879]

 

During the past few months, death has been quite busy with his sickle in our village, reaping down both the old and the young.  first we hear of the spirit of the grey-haired sire being suddenly gathered unto his father's, then, that of the young man, full of promise and bright hopes for the future, slowly taking his flight into the Unseen Holy; and finally, that of the mother, just in the prime of life, entering upon that "rest which remaineth to the people of God."  And though all those who have recently taken their departure from our midst will be greatly missed and lamented, yet none so much so, perhaps, as she whose body was bourne to its final resting place in the village churchyard on last Tuesday afternoon.  We refer to Mrs. Isaac Sterling, who for the past fourteen years, has been one of our most highly esteemed and respected citizens. How sadly she will be missed, words are inadequate to express, Yes, Missed in society generally, where she was ever a welcome guest, missed in her immediate friends and relatives, to whom she was very dear, and sadly missed by the church society of which she was a faithful and consistent member, and for the benefit and interest of which she spent her best energies, and most untiring zeal.  She was one of the most active and leading spirits among the noble band of women who did so much two years ago towards beautifying and adorning the house of God in which she loved to offer up her prayers and praises.  And as long as that Sanctuary stands as it is today it will be a memorial to her and those who labored so zealously, with her for its adornment.  Few realize so truly as she did what a blessed thing it is to devote one's tune and strength to the cause of Christ on the earth, and how much real comfort it brings them in the hour of trial and bodily weakness.  And it must have been a great source of consolation to her, through her long and painful illness, to know that she had done what she could, in her humble way, toward supporting and promoting the interests of  her Savior's kingdom in the world.  But she is gone to her reward and let us not wish to call her back, however much we might miss her.  Nor let us grieve or mourn too sadly over her absence, nay, rather let us rejoice that she has entered into so great a rest, and sometime, when we are standing beside the place where her body also quietly rests, may we say from the heart,

Light be the turf of thy tomb!

May its verdure like emeralds be;

There should not be the shadow of gloom,

In ought that reminds us of thee,

Young flowers and an evergreen tree,

May spring from the spot of thy rest;

But nor cypress, nor yew let us see,

For why should we mourn for the blest.

 

Isaac Sterling

Chenango Union, May 12, 1881

 

STERLING:  In Gilbertsville, May 6th, Mr. Isaac Sterling, of Bainbridge, aged 60 years.

 

Many friends throughout the County will be pained to learn of the death of Isaac Sterling, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], which occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Patrick, in Gilbertsville, on Friday night last.  Deceased was for years a prominent citizen of Bainbridge, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the community.  In politics he was a Democrat, and frequently represented his town in the Conventions of his party.  He has also represented the county in State Conventions.  In all the relations of life he discharged his duties faithfully and conscientiously.  A friend in Bainbridge sends us the following brief obituary:  Isaac Sterling died at Gilbertsville, Otsego County, May 6th, 1881.  Mr. Sterling was born in the town of Butternuts, Otsego County, in 1891.  He engaged in farming for many years, and upon his removal to Unadilla Centre established a mercantile business which continued for two or three years, after which he moved to Unadilla, and for four or five years conducted a similar business at that place.  From Unadilla he moved to Bainbridge, about fifteen years ago.  In 1869 he was elected President of the village, and has held various other public positions, discharging every trust with fidelity.  He has been for several years a Vestryman of St Peter's Church in Bainbridge holding that position at the time of his death.  He was prominently connected with the Masonic order, and was a life long Democrat.  The funeral obsequies took place on Monday, May 9th, at 1:30 P.M. from St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge.  Many prominent persons from the surrounding towns were present.  Deceased leaves one child, seven years of age.  Mrs. Sterling died about two years ago.  

  

Mrs. Samuel Stoddard

Chenango Union, April 30, 1885

Letters received here, announce the death of Mrs. Samuel Stoddard, at Beloit, Wis. on Thursday, April 16th.  Mr. Stoddard was obliged to leave the field of his missionary labors in Indian Territory on account of failing health of himself and wife.  They spent some time in Colorado, with but slight improvement, and last fall went to the home of Mrs. Stoddard's parents at Beloit, where her life on earth has closed.  Mr. S. is suffering from a throat difficulty, which has prevented his speaking aloud for some time.

 

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 10, 1829

We understand that about sunset on Saturday evening, the 30th ult., Mr. Tuwilliger of the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], in this county, and a son of his aged about 12 years were unfortunately drowned in a mill-pond while in the act of bathing.  the father, it seems, took the son in his arms, and while walking in the water, stepped off of an offset, when both sunk to rise no more. The bodies were not recovered until 9 or 10 o'clock in the evening.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, September 2, 1829

Died in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, Mrs. Sally Sage, consort of Amos Sage, aged 48 years.

 

In Schoharie, on the 23d, ult. Mr. Lemuel Cuthburt, late editor of the Schoharie Republican, aged 27 years.  The Republican, speaking of his death says "As the publisher of a public journal, he had acquired some celebrity for his comic humor, in which he indulged perhaps to a faulty extent.  He was naturally disposed to view the world on its fairest side.  Warm in his feelings, faithful in his friendship, his philosophy was rather that of the heart than of the head.  It was his social virtues which endeared him to his friends, and his persevering attention to the duties of his profession, and his upright integrity of conduct, that rendered him a valuable member of community."

 

Chenango Telegraph,  February 8, 1937

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Clinton, youngest son of Mr. Smith Steere, aged 6 years.