Obituaries (January 26, 2016

Roderick D. Fuller

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1907

 

 

 Roderick D. Fuller

1828 - 1907

Roderick D. Fuller, formerly for many years a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and an employee of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway, died at his home in Middletown [Orange Co., NY] recently.  Mr. Fuller was born at East Hamilton, Madison county, January 29, 1828.  In December, 1850 he married Miss Faustine Newton who survives him after a happy union of nearly 60 years, years in which both excelled in kind acts and useful deeds  Of his immediate family, one daughter, Mrs. Ada Field, and a grandson, Clayton Field, resides in Middletown.  During his long residence in Norwich Mr. Fuller was employed in the Ontario & Western shops and became well known for his earnest work in the Broad Street M.E. church.  As the leader of the Sunday morning class he was especially efficient, his words of counsel, comfort and cheer coming from a heart warm with sympathy, were always uplifting and helpful.  His invariable good nature and kindly disposition made him many friends among his fellow workmen, while his deep and reverent religious nature made him a valuable and honored member of the church he loved.

 

George Fancher

Chenango Union, December 13, 1906

George Fancher, a music teacher who came here [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] from Sidney a few weeks ago, died suddenly in his rooms over Main's store, Wednesday afternoon.  He had been ailing for several days but was sitting in his chair when he died.  Coroner Manley was called and decided that death was due to heart disease.  The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of Lawrence & Curtis.  Funeral arrangements have not been made.

 

Sidney Record, December 15, 1906

George Fancher, known in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] as a former music teacher, died on Wednesday night, the 12th, at his home in Norwich.  Mr. Fancher had the life use of a property on Smith Street, and resided several years in this village.  The interment will be held in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

 

Charles W. Olendorf

Chenango Union, December 13, 1906

Charles W. Olendorf, one of the oldest and best known residents of  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on East Main street on Friday, December 7, aged 81 years.  He was born in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], his ancestors having been among the first settlers in that section of New York, and came to Norwich as a young man, after completing his education at the old Hartwick seminary.  A few years later he entered into partnership in the John S. Martin company, produce merchants, of New York and for many years was a buyer of country produce in this vicinity.  He has been for many years a director of the National Bank of Norwich and for the last ten years vice president.  In 1852 he was appointed superintendent of canals in this district and a few years later was elected county treasurer, overcoming the Republican majority in this county.  He also served as chairman of the Democratic county committees and always maintained a deep interest in politics and political questions.  In 1849 he married Justine, daughter of Asa Pellett, who died five years ago.  An only daughter, Mrs. Julia Stuart, and two granddaughters survive.  Mr. Olendorf was a jovial companion, a keen judge of men and of affairs and a firm friend to all who merited his friendship.  Of his home life a sympathetic writer has said:  "But it was in his domestic life, in his character of husband and father that his best qualities put forth their fullest exercise.  Upon his family he lavished an unstinted affection, and better far than merely earthly riches will be the memory of his deep and unselfish love--a legacy that profusion cannot waste and time cannot destroy."  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon Rev. W.D. Benton, D.D. officiating.

 

Leander Brooks

Chenango Union, December 6, 1906

The body of Mr. Leander Brooks of Alfred, N.Y. [Allegany Co., NY], was brought here for burial on Saturday evening, Dec. 1.  In company with the remains were beside the undertaker Mr. Place, a daughter of the deceased, Mr Roger Crandall of Andover, N.Y., Rev. C.W. Brooks of Watkins, N.Y., a brother and Mr. C.W. Phelps, of Binghamton, a nephew.  There were brief funeral services at the home of another brother, Mr. Orville L. Brooks, conducted by Rev. Claude Switner, pastor of the Baptist church.  Leander Brooks was born in Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Jan. 5, 1828, and died in Alfred N.Y., Nov. 29, 1906.  His early life was passed in this county.  He was the eldest son of Samuel Brooks who died in East Pharsalia in Dec. 1883 and Dolly Leonard Brooks who died in North Norwich Dec. 7, 1891.  Besides the above named surviving relatives the deceased is survived by a wife, a daughter Mrs. Romain Edminster of Binghamton, and two sisters Mrs. Elctia J. Rathbun of Champaign, Ill. and Mrs. Sarah M. Phelps of Binghamton, N.Y.  Mr Brooks served in the war of the rebellion from Aug. 8, 1862 to May 28, 1865, a member of Co. F, 141 Pa. Volunteers Infantry.  He was with his regiment in twenty-two engagements of greater or less severity.  In early life he became a Christian and joined the M.E church.  He was an upright man, maintained a consistent life to the end.