Obituaries (February 8)

Joseph A. Barbary

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1908

 

 

Joseph A Barbary

1844 - 1908

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Joseph A. Barbary, one of the best known Italian business men in Norwich, died at his home on Elm street Friday of last week.  For seven months he had been a sufferer from Bright's disease.  Mr. Barbary was 64 years of age.  he was born in Genoa, Italy, March 1, 1944.  At the age of 28 he sailed for America, and on his arrival in New York, resided there for five years.  Later he lived for brief periods in Oneonta and Sherburne before coming to Norwich. Twenty-one years ago, in 1887, he embarked in the fruit business on the T.D. Miller corner, in a small stand erected specially for his use.  After the erection of the Cook Block he removed his stock to the store now occupied by George H. Ruckteshler and established the fruit, confectionery and tobacco business now conducted by Mr. Ruckteshler.  After disposing of his interest there, Mr. Barbary took charge of a small stand east of the Palmer House, where for seven years he carried on a fruit business.  He became familiarly known as "Joe" Barbary and will be missed by his regular patrons among whom he was well regarded.  In 1872, Mr. Barbary was united in marriage with Miss Antoniette Barbary.  Eight children were born to them, five dying in infancy.  The three remaining children, residents of Norwich, are Mrs. L.A. Cevasco, Louis W. Barbary and Lena M. Barbary.  He is also survived by two sisters, one residing in Genoa, Italy, and the other, Mrs. Frank Natoli, living in Norwich.  Funeral services were held from the family residence on Elm street at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning and from St. Paul's church at 10 o'clock, Rev. E.R. Prendergast officiating.  The Red Men attended in a body. The choir was assisted by Linn H. Babcock and Lewis H. Burnside. The pallbearers chosen from the Red Men were Ira Robb, James Robb, S.M. Blanford, W.H Griffin, William Elliott and Curtis Rathbun.  Interment was made in St. Paul's Cemetery.

 

Bessie (Brower) Latham

1889 - 1947

Mrs. Bessie Latham, manager of the Mathews Store in this city for the past four years, died Tuesday night at her home, 6 Division [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], following several weeks of ill health,  She was the widow of Elbert Latham.  Born in new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 13, 1889, Mrs. Latham was the daughter of Hiram and Ida (Sherwood) Brower.  Held in high esteem and affection by many friends, news of her passing is learned with sorrow by business associates and others.  There are no immediate relatives.  She is survived by three nieces, Mrs. Bessie Rathbun of Oxford; Mrs. Margaret Bowers of Amblerville and Mrs. Shirley Smith of Norwich, also one nephew, Chauncey Cobb of this city.  The body of Mrs. Latham rests at the William Breese Funeral Home...Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 1 o'clock, Rev Thomas G. Swales of the Broad Street Methodist church officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

 

Lizzie A. Phetteplace

1870 - 1947

Mrs. Lizzie A. Phetteplace, widow of Orson Phetteplace, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 12:15 Thursday morning following an illness of two months duration.  She had been a hospital patient for the past two weeks.  Born at Woods Corners [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 23, 1870, the daughter of Roscoe and Laura Brown Johnson, Mrs. Phetteplace had passed her entire lifetime in this community.  For the past several years she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Clara Cleveland of 12 Hickory.  A woman of fine Christian character, she was a member of the Broad Street Methodist church.  Her family, home and church were her chief interests in life.  A wide circle of friends will learn with sincere sorrow of her passing.  Besides the daughter mentioned, she leaves another daughter, Mrs Bertha Button of Sherburne; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Breese Funeral Home.  Rev. Thomas Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. 

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 1, 1872

 

PENDLETON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, April 24th, of brain fever, James N. Pendleton, aged 19 years and 10 months, only son of Nathan Pendleton, and brother of Mrs. R.A. Stanton, of this village [Norwich, NY]

 

TILYOU:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, George, son of John D. Tilyou, aged 14 years, 8 months.

 

BROWN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Mr. Lorenzo W. Brown, aged 34 years.

 

MAXSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 28th, Albert J. Maxson, aged 17 years, son of Paul C. Maxson.

 

BENSON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, after a short but severe illness, Addy [Benson], youngest child of Newton and Jane Benson, aged 5 years, 6 months, 20ds.

 

THOMPSON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 14th, Mrs. Dimmis Thompson, in the 93d year of her age.

 

KNICKERBOCKER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Job H. Knickerbocker, aged 16 years, 5 mos., 5 days.

 

WATERS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mr. E.G. Waters, aged 78 years, formerly of Coventry.

 

NASH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 8th, Ellen [Nash], wife of Lewis Nash.

 

HOUSE:  At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, William House, aged 85 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Atwater:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 16th, Minnie E. [Atwater], daughter of John S. and Urania Atwater, aged 4 years and 11 months.

 

PIERCE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Mr. John Pierce, aged 72 years.

 

TUCKER:  In Bianbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Mr. Alexander Tucker, aged 64 years.

 

HYATT:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 16th, Mr. Charles S. Hyatt, aged 69 years.

 

DAVIS:  In Marquette, Wis., April 6th, Lucilla A. Davis, daughter of T.B Fairchild, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Chenango Union, February 21, 1884

 

BRADLEY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, of apoplexy, Catherine Bolles [Bradley], wife of Aaron Bradley, aged 56 years.

 

TITUS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 14th, Mr Solomon Titus, in the 95th year of his age.

 

LEWIS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Feb. 5th, Mr. Isaiah Lewis, aged 62 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

 

ORTON:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY] Jan. 29th,  Mr. Charles D. Orton, aged 60 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SPRAGUE:  In Winfield, Feb. 12th, Mr Elisha Sprague, aged 70 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]