Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Obituaries (September 1)

Laura A. (Clark) Crumb
Utica Saturday Globe, September 1902
 

Laura A. (Clark) Crumb
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Laura A. Crumb, widow of Ralph Crumb, died at the home of her son, Lucius crumb, on Cortland street, Monday, in the 88th year of her age.  Deceased was born February 7, 1815, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], of which town her parents, Alfred and Susan Clark, were pioneer residents.  She passed a large majority of her years in her native town.  She came here about three years ago to make her home with her son.  She was a member of the Methodist Church, was widely known for her sterling qualities and was frequently referred to as "Mother Crumb" by those who knew her intimately.  Deceased is survived by four sons, Henry H., of Kanona, N.Y.; Lucius, of Norwich; Dr. DeWitt W., of Otselic, and Alson Crumb, of Preston; also two sisters, Electa Powers and Eunice F. Noyes of Preston.  She was a sister of the late William W. Clark, of this village.  Funeral services were held from her late residence on Cortland street Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment in the Lewis Cemetery at Preston.
 
John M. Gartsee
Bainbridge Republican, September 3, 1880
John M. Gartsee died at his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday evening, from apoplexy.  Deceased was well known to a large circle, having for many years held the position of Court Crier, and at various time acceptably discharged the duties of constable and collector.  "Jack" was a kind-hearted man, a good citizen, and everybody's friend, and he will be missed by the community -- Oxford Times
 
Leonard Aylsworth
Bainbridge Republican, October 22, 1880
The people of King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] were startled Thursday by the report that one of their oldest citizens had met an accidental death.  The facts of the sad case are substantially as follows:  A neighbor had come to the house of Leonard Aylsworth bringing with him a loaded gun.  The gun was set in a mill rack.  Mr. Aylsworth attempted to take the gun from the rack, when it was discharged the contents taking effect in the right breast and armpit, severing the main artery, which caused him to bleed to death in a brief time.  His son and daughter hearing the report of the gun, ran to him when  he exclaimed, "Oh my God what have I done?  I'm shot."  they caught hold of him and led him to the bed, when he gasped and fell back dead. The deceased was a son of the late David Aylsworth and resided on the farm which was formerly occupied by his father.  His age was 58 years and he was an obliging neighbor and unusually esteemed for his sterling integrity. His bereaved family consists of a wife who is in very feeble health, one daughter and six sons, the oldest of whom, A.W. Aylsworth is a prominent young man who resided with his father. The family have the sincere sympathy of all.  Coroner Avery held an inquest on Friday afternoon, and a verdict of accidental death was rendered.  --Telegraph
 
Lucy H. (Baley) Baker
Chenango Union, July 1909
After an illness of only a week, Lucy H. Baker, wife of T. Spencer Baker, and a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] since 1867, passed away at her home on Henry St. at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday morning.  The cause of death was enlargement of the heart.  Mrs. Baker was a daughter of Samuel Baley, deceased, of Sidney, N.Y.  She was born in North Hamptonshere, England, on January 7, 1840.  When about five years of age she moved with her parents to this country. They settled near Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where she lived and received her education in the public schools at Unadilla.  On September 1,  1867, she was united in marriage to T. Spencer Baker of Norwich.  Soon after her marriage she came to Norwich with her husband and has since resided here.  The deceased was a devoted member of the Episcopal church, having been a member of that church since infancy. She was not any hand for society but was a home woman, always looking after the interests of her family. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Baker.  One died in infancy and two daughters survive, Mrs. Charles H. Corey of Norwich, and Mrs. Grace Rindge of New York city. She is also survived by her husband, T. Spencer Baker, and one brother, Samuel Baley of Westerly, Rhode Island, and a sister, Mrs. Homer L. Ives, of Binghamton. A private funeral will be held form the late residence, no. 20 Henry street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].
 
Richard E. Guile
Unadilla, NY, Sept. 30, 1955
Richard E. Guile, 69, former resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died at his home in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] Friday, Sept. 30, of a heart attack.  He was born in 1888 at St. Johnsville.  On October 9, 1932, he married Ida Spickle in Masonville.  He lived on a farm near Unadilla until his retirement about five months ago.  he is survived by his wife, three sons, Ellis, Edwin and Dentish and a daughter, Ella, all at home. The funeral was held at the Sacred Heart church, Sidney, Monday at 9:30 a.m.  Burial was in Masonville cemetery.
 
Myra R. Silvey
Bainbridge, NY, May 10, 1956
Mrs. Myra R. Silvey, 70, of 20 Newton Avenue, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Thursday morning at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Rexford Silvey; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Stimpson, Mrs. Harold Miller, both of Oneonta, Mrs. Lynn Lanfair of Mount Upton; three sons, Charles R. of Bainbridge Edwin M. of Mount Upton and Frank A. Silvey of Newington, Conn.; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Madden of Brisben and Mrs. Nellie Silvey of Binghamton; four brothers, Howard Lum of Brisben, Homer Lum of Smithville Flats, Elmer Lum of South Edmeston and Stanley Lum of New Berlin; several nieces and nephews. the body was moved to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 West Main Street, Bainbridge.
 
Death Notices
Sherburne News, September 1, 1927
CHRISTIAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 26, 1927, Mrs. Ira Christian, aged 60 years and 11 months.
 
O'NEIL:  At Brookside Crest Sanitarium August 22, 1927, John O'Neil, of Oneida [Madison Co., NY], Aged 43 years.
 
GRIFFIN:  At Preston [Chenango Co., NY, August 28, 1927, Mrs. John Griffin, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.
 
GILBERT:  In Schodack Center [Rensselaer Co., NY], Aug. 21, 1927, Frank B. Gilbert, aged 60 years.
 

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