Obituaries (December 24)

Frank D. Hill

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1912

 

 

Frank D. Hill

1856 - 1912

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness extending over several years Frank D. Hill died at his home on Maydole street Tuesday morning, aged 53.  Deceased was the son of George and Lucretia Hill and was a native of the town of Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY], but the greater share of his life had been passed in this village.  February 22, 1883, he married Miss Albina Harrington, of Norwich, who survives him, together with one daughter, Hazel, of this village; a sister, Mrs. O.E. Marsh, of Peterboro, Madison county, and one brother, Eugene Hill, of Eden, Ala.  For over 15 years Mr. Hill was an employee of the David Maydole Hammer Company, leaving there to accept a position in the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad shops.  He was a member of Empire lodge of Car Workers and was well known.  Funeral services were held from his late residence Thursday morning, Rev. J.B. Wilson officiating.  The remains were taken to Earlville [Madison Co., NY] for interment.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Edward G. Bowers

1882 - 1942

Edward G. Bowers, aged 59, well known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at 7 o'clock Friday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lena Flanagan of 26 Rexford street, following a long period of failing health.  He was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 19, 1882, and had resided in Norwich for the past three years.  Most of his life was spent in the town of New Berlin following the occupation of farming.  He was the son of Frank Bowers and Mary Malloy Bowers.  Deceased is survived by his wife, Pearl Tilyou Bowers; six children, Merritt L Bowers of South New Berlin, Raymond Bowers of Hamilton, Byron Bowers of New Berlin and Percy W. Bowers, Fenimore Bowers and Gilbert Bowers of Norwich; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Harriette L. Button of South New Berlin, Mrs. Grace Leonard of Norwich and Mrs. Lena Flanagan of Norwich and several nieces, nephews and cousins.   Mr. Bowers was united in marriage with Pearl Tilyou at Deposit by Rev. William Howell on February 16, 1904.  Devoted to his family, Mr. Bowers was a good neighbor and was well liked by a number of friends and associates.  The body will rest at the home of his sister, Mrs. Flanagan, 26 Rexford street,  until Monday morning where funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock, prior to services at 9:30 o'clock in St. Paul's church. Rev. Charles M. Coveney will officiate.  Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Henry Gilbert Bowers

1856 - 1941

Henry Gilbert Bowers passed away at the family home, 17 Tillman avenue, at 9:30 a.m. Friday following an illness of about four weeks.  Immediately surviving Mr. Bowers is an only daughter, Avis M., residing at home, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mr. Bower's wife, Adelia M. Aylesworth, died six years ago.  Mr. Bowers was born in Whaupaunaucau, Nov. 10, 1856, the son of Gilbert H. and Harriet Pendell Bowers.  His entire life had been spent in this vicinity.  For years he resided on a farm in King Settlement moving to Norwich about 28 years ago.  For 18 years thereafter he was employed by the Maydole Hammer Company but retired about 10 years ago and since has not been regularly employed.  Early in life Mr. Bowers untied with the King Settlement M.E. church and upon moving to Norwich transferred his membership to the Broad Street Methodist church.  Mr. Bowers had no lodge affiliations, all his social activities being confined to church life.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock form the Breese Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Leroy H. Bowers

1888 - 1937

Leroy H. Bowers, native of the Town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and for thirteen years an employee of the city street department, died at his home, Mitchell street, January 4, aged 48, following an illness which compelled him to relinquish his position last October.  Funeral services are appointed for Thursday afternoon.  Mr. Bowers is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Whiting of this city; three brothers, Reed Bowers and John Bowers of Norwich and Chas. Bowers of South New Berlin.--Chenango Union

 

William Bowers

1841 - 1933

Funeral services for William Bowers, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Brooks in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home with burial in South new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. W.S. Crandall of Binghamton will officiate.  Mr. Bowers would have reached his 94th birthday anniversary had he lived until July.  He had always been a resident of Chenango county.  Besides the daughter above named he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Helen Morrell of Chenango Lake and five grandsons; Police Chief Lelan Brookins and Officer Ivon Morrell of Norwich,  Eugene Brooks of North Norwich and Herbert and Edwin Brooks of South New Berlin.--Norwich Sun.