Obituaries (May 26)

William H. Schrock

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1913

 

 

William H. Schrock

1840 - 1913

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  William H. Schrock, a widely-known railroad man and a veteran of the civil war, a former resident of Norwich, passed away Saturday at his home, 27 Cottage place, in Utica [Oneida Co., NY], after a brief illness.  Mr. Schrock was born in Winchester, Ohio, November 14, 1840, and for several years taught school in that vicinity.  After receiving his honorable discharge after a brave service in the Union army, he went to Illinois.  Later he moved to Norwich, where he became a trainman on the Ontario & Western Railroad and for some time past had had a "run" with Conductor Charles T. King. A little more than a year ago he went to Utica.  Mr. Schrock was a charter member of the Order of Railway Conductors, and at the time of his death he belonged to Norwich Lodge, No. 341.  He was one of the best known and most highly respected railroad men along the Ontario & Western G.A.R., of Utica, and of the First Baptist Church in Norwich.  Mr. Schrock was twice married, his first wife having passed away some time ago.  By this marriage he is survived by two sons, William and Harry Schrock, and a daughter, Nellie Schrock, all of Matoon, Ill.  His second wife was Miss Frances L. Button, who survives.  Mr. Schrock also leaves a brother, Milton Schrock, of Chicago, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held from his late home Monday evening, Rev. Dana W. Bigelow, D.D., officiating.  Post Bacon, G.A.R., also conducted ritual services\.  Interment was in Norwich, where Rev. Dr. J.L. Ray officiated at the grave.  [Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

 

Robert H. Dixson

1854 - 1929

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Robert H. Dixson, who died Sunday at his home in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], July 3, 1851, the youngest son of eleven children of Elijah and Lucy Dixson.  At the age of eighteen he entered the employ of L. and A. Babcock of Norwich as a piano salesman and continued with them in that capacity for 60 years establishing a record for that line of work in this section of the state if not the entire state.  Mr. Dixson leaves a daughter, Mrs. C-d Burton of Sherburne and a son, Frank G. Dixson, of South new Berlin, besides a number of grandchildren.  His funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home.  Burial in Riverside Cemetery.

 

Clella E. Rolf

 

Clella E. Rolf

1883 - 1929*

 

Mrs. Clella E. Rolf, who has been seriously ill for some time with pneumonia and the flu, died at her home at Ives Settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] February 6, aged 46 years.  She was the daughter of Charles and Flora (North) Manwaring and was born in Guilford where she spent her entire life.  In early life she became the wife of Robert Rolf and three children came to bless this union, Robert and Barbara, who still survive, and a little daughter, Betty, who died nearly five years ago.  Having been born and cradled in the atmosphere of a Christian home with the Guilford Methodist church and has always been a consistent member. She was a woman of many kindly traits and will long be remembered both in the home and community.  The funeral service was held at the home Wednesday with the Rev. F.S. Crispel, pastor of the Guilford M.E. church officiating.  The body was laid in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. The father, Charles Manwaring, who lives at Unadilla, was not able to be here, he being ill with pneumonia.  Those who survives are the husband and two children, the father above mentioned, and two sisters, Miss Hazel Manwaring and Mrs. Jessie Teed, of Unadilla.  (*Photo from Findagrave.com Memorial #76710989)

 

Ellis Lavern Bradley

1849 - 1929

Ellis Lavern Bradley passed away Thursday morning October 22, in the rooms over the Shelton & Drachler store where he lived. The deceased was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the old homestead below the cemetery on September 29, 1849 and has practically spent al of his life in Guilford.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bradley.  He was married to Miss Dora Crandall of Norwich and to them three children were born, Benjamin and Frances, who preceded him to the world "that knowns no sorrow," and also a daughter, Mrs. Emily Thomas of Atlantic City, N.J., who survives. The deceased was a member of the Episcopal church.  On Saturday afternoon the last services were held in Christ Episcopal church by the Rev. N.S. Boardman. The body was laid I Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY] beside the dust of kindred.

 

Lester Amos Hutchinson

1889 - 1929

The body of Lester A. Hutchinson, whose death was briefly mentioned last week, will be brought here from the Canal Zone for burial May 22, The funeral services will be held from his late home on Winsor avenue at 2 o'clock.  Mr. Hutchinson was the son of Emmett and Emily A. Hutchinson.  He was born in Yaleville, town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1889, and was married in Easton, Pa., on August 11, 1917 to Miss Ann Ethel Hall.  They have one son, John Emmett.  Mr. Hutchinson was employed by the United States Government, as foreman on the Canal Zone being located at Pedro Miguel.  He acted as First Lieutenant in the World War, serving overseas eighteen months. he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree mason. Those who survive are his wife and son, his mother, one brother, Howard; all of Guilford, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Reynolds of Mount Vision.  Interment will be made in Yaleville.