Obituaries (May 22)

William H. Pudney

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

 

William H. Pudney

1860-1913

William H. Pudney, who passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] recently after a brief illness, had been a lifelong resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  He was 53 years of age and had been very successful as a farmer.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennison E. Pudney.  Mr. Pudney was known to a large circle of relatives and friends as a kind and obliging neighbor and useful citizen who will be greatly missed.  In politics he was a sterling Republican, who always had the highest welfare of his party at heart.  He was at one time an aspirant for the office of sheriff.  Rev. S.E. Hunt, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated at the funeral, the remains being laid at rest in the Quarter Cemetery beside those of his devoted wife who had passed away about one year before.  He is survived by four brothers, Walter and Frank Pudney, of Sherburne; B.E. Pudney, of Sidney, and M.W. Pudney, of Norwich, and by two sisters, Mrs. E.B. Freeman, of South Manchester, Conn., and Mrs. F. Lawson, of Syracuse.

 

John H. Grant

Afton Enterprise, April 15, 1915

The death of John H. Grant occurred at his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] on Thursday of last week.  He was born in Liberty, Sullivan Co., June 15, 1857, but spent his boyhood days here [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] attending the Afton schools and later graduating from the Bainbridge academy.  He has been a resident of Utica since 1883 and was one of that city's best known lawyers.  On March 6, 1889 he was married to Libbie Yale of Bainbridge, and is survived by her and one sister, Miss Lizzie Grant of this place.

 

Emily Ellen Garrett

Afton Enterprise, March 4, 1915

Emily Ellen, eldest daughter of the late Edgar and Anna Caswell Garrett, passed away Saturday morning Feb. 27, 1915, aged 67 years.  Since childhood the deceased had been an invalid and for many years was the center of a loving family, who watched on her with tenderest care.  Her father died in 1895, the mother passed on in 1905, and since the death of the sister, Annah Garrett Dutton, nearly two years ago, she has been gradually failing.  For the past twenty years she has been practically helpless, going about the house only by the use of a roller chair and yet at the last she was confined to her bed less than three days. As the sands of life ran low, there was no disease, only a weakening of the heart action and a corresponding loss of strength.  The end came peacefully as when one wearied with the cares of the day, sinks down to sleep.  She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Mary Garrett Rider.  The funeral services were largely attended from her late home Tuesday at two o'clock, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating. The beautiful floral offerings testified to the love of many friends.  Interment was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

George B. Hall

Afton Enterprise, March 4, 1915

George B. Hall was born in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on July 8, 1854 and passed to his rest Feb. 18, 1915, at his home about two miles from Afton.  He had spent his whole life in the town where he was born.  He was a son of Alvah and Eliza Hall and was married to Elvie Wilcox, March 25, 1885.  He was a kind friend, a good neighbor and would sacrifice himself to aid any unfortunate ones.  His illness was of about one year's duration during which time he was tenderly cared for by a loving wife.  Several years ago he joined the Baptist church and was a true and active member as long as his health would permit.  He leaves beside his wife two sisters and one brother to mourn his loss.  His funeral was conducted by the Rev. C.H. Colegrove, a former pastor of the church and a valued friend of the deceased.

Emma May Benedict

Afton Enterprise, April 22, 1915

Mrs. Emma May Benedict passed from what had been to her a world of suffering for the last seven years, on Monday night April 19, 1915 shortly after midnight at her late home on Caswell St. [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. No person could have had more thoughtful or tender care than had been ministered to her.  All that medical science or careful nursing could do to relieve a suffering body had been gone through all these invalid years, but all in vain.  Mrs. Benedict was born at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 27, 1865 and was the daughter of Daniel B. Jacobs and Jerusha Ann Jacobs. About 35 years ago Mr. Jacobs moved to Afton.  For a number of years, until his death he was a deacon and faithful member of the Baptist church of this village.  Mrs. Benedict united with the Baptist church when a girl and until her decease remained interested in its welfare although unable to attend service.  Oct. 4, 1883, she was united in marriage to Hobart Benedict by Rev. Stone then pastor of the Baptist church.  For a number of years Mr. Benedict has been D.&H. station agent.  He is one of the deacons of the Baptist church.  His kindly ways and Christian spirit has made him highly respected and honored by all who know him.  He has the sincere sympathy of the whole community and has had it through all the years of his wife's affliction.  Mrs. Benedict is survived by two daughters, Gladys and Ruth, both at home, and by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Hollenbeck.  The funeral service, which will be private, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating. The house will be open Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until noon for those who may wish to view the remains.  Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].