Obituaries (January 25)

Andrew J. Keator

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907

 

 

Andrew J. Keator

1838 - 1907

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Andrew J. Keator died at Kirk [Chenango Co., NY], Friday, January 11, 1907, of valvular disease of the heart, after being a sufferer for several years.  Deceased was born in Roxbury [Delaware Co., NY], N.Y. September 17, 1838.  He came to Chenango county in 1868, and was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Law) Keator at North Pharsalia, December 25, 1870, where he became a prosperous farmer and continued to reside until six years ago, since which time he has lived at KIng's Settlement one year and at Kirk five years.  Mr. Keator was highly respected.  He is survived by the following relatives:  Elizabeth Keator, his wife; two step-children, Mrs. C.E. Steward, Kirk, N.Y., and Jay R. Keator, Norwich; two brothers, Warren Keator, Halcottsville, N.Y., and DeWitt Keator, Arkville, N.Y.; five sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Hewitt, Roxbury, N.Y.; Mrs. Elizabeth Mead, Halcott Center, N.Y.; Mrs. Ruth Silliman, Hobart, N.Y.; Mrs. Adell Hess, Halcott Center, N.Y.; Mrs. Amanda Ganung, Stamford, N.Y., and one half sister, Mrs. Ida Davis, Halcott Center, N.Y.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.L. Vaught at the home of Postmaster Charles E. Steward, at Kirk.  Undertaker Woodley officiated at the burial, which took place in the cemetery at Pharsalia Center [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Burnice Gager

1875 - 1948

Burnice H. Gager, 73, died at 3 p.m. Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Whitmarsh, 20 West End Ave., Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]  He had been ill with a heart ailment.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Home.  Rev. Richard Lloyd of the First Baptist Church officiated.  Burial was at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Gager was born Augusta 6, 1875 in Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], a son of James and Alvaretta (Sprague) Gager.  He married Miss Lou Janet Howard, Guilford, in 1901.  She died in 1937.  After serving as a trainman on the Ontario & Western Railroad for many years, Mr. Gager retired on pension in 1937 and had since made his home with his daughter, who is the only surviving relative.  Mr. Gager formerly resided in Edmeston, Oneida and Sidney.  He was a 45 year member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, a past master of the Masonic lodge at Edmeston and a member of Royal Arch Masons of Morris, Martha Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and Queen Amelia Court, Order of Amaranth, both of Oneonta.

Luke S. White

1902 - 1948

Stricken with a heart ailment, Luke S. White, 46, died in his sleep early Thursday at the family residence, 11 Front street.  He was the a junior member of the retail shoe firm of Mathewson and White.  News of his sudden death was stunning to his family, business associates and friends.  Mr White was born June 12, 1902 in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], the son of William and Esther (Skinner) White.  Most of his lifetime was passed in this city where he was educated in the Norwich schools and at Suffield (Conn.) Prep School.  Following his schooling he returned to this area, locating in South New Berlin for two years before returning to this city to enter the retail shoe business.  He was associated with the Sullivan shoe store for some time and then formed a partnership with Oscar F. Mathewson, some 14 years ago.  A lover of sports and a student of sports competition, the late Mr. White followed in the footsteps of his brothers to become one of the all time gridiron greats of the Purple and White school [Norwich High School].  His interest in and loyalty to Norwich high school teams never lessened.  He was active in baseball and softball circles over a long period and in recent years, retiring from active play, maintained interest in the diamond sports as an umpire, organizing an area association.  Mr. White served the Norwich Club this past season as president of the bowling association and tournament director.  Affectionately known as "mayor," the late Mr White was held in high esteem by a legion of friends who are saddened by his untimely death.  An ardent enthusiast of sports he was devoted also to hunting and fishing.  His fellowship was enjoyed by many groups and his spirited competition in any game was desirable always.  Mr. White was a member of the South New Berlin Baptist church and Victor lodge 111, Odd Fellows, South New Berlin.  He was recording secretary for the lodge and degree master at the time of his passing.  He was a past district deputy grand master of the order and had served also as grand lodge representative.  he served in World War II, entering service Aug. 28, 1942 and was honorably discharged May 10, 1946.  Besides his wife, Lilly S. White, with whom he was united in marriage, June 26, 1932, three brothers survive.  They are:  Linn A., William A., and Anson J. White, all of Norwich.  The latter is supervisor of the town of Norwich. Several nieces and nephews survive also. The body of Mr White rests at the Breese Funeral Home where friends may call Friday afternoon or evening.  An Odd Fellows' memorial service will be held at the funeral home Friday night at 8:30.  Services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the funeral home with burial to be made in Mt. Hope cemetery {Norwich, NY].  Rev. Clinton Skinner of North Oswego, formerly pastor at South New Berlin, will officiate.

H. Maud Allen

died in 1946

Miss H. Maud Allen, well-known resident of this city, passed away at her home 121 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 6:30. Tuesday morning, following a lingering illness.  Born in Norwich the daughter of James H. and Nancy Sher--- Allen, the deceased had lived practicaly her entire life in this city.  For a few years she resided in Frankfort.  Miss Allen was an artist of great ability.  She was a member of the Methodist church and affiliated with the Pilgrim Howland Society.  Keenly interested in history, the decease was a member of the Chenango County Historical Society.  Surviving are one brother --ard N. Allen, of Frankfort, the following nieces and nephews, Mrs Edward B. Williams, Utica, James H. Allen, Syracuse; Gregory Allen, Syracuse; Cha--- E. Allen and Howard E. Allen both of Norwich; Mrs. W-- Jamieson of Indianapolis, Mr. Sherwood D. Allen, Glens Falls and Mrs. Albert Gable, Frankfort.  Funeral services will be held from the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church, officiating. The body will be placed in the mausoleum on the Allen lot, Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]