Obituaries (May 31)

Naomi Thompson

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1914

 

Naomi Thompson

1900 - 1914

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her mother on State street Saturday, Death added "finis" to the life story of Naomi Thompson, a little colored girl, whose name and experience have gone broadcast throughout the State in the distribution of a booklet entitled The True Story of Naomi.  About three years ago Naomi's father, a respected young colored resident, died form quick consumption after a brief illness at his home, during which his wife and children were constantly with him.  About a year ago, while attending school, Naomi had enlarged glands in her neck, which the doctor diagnosed as tuberculosis.  After a time these symptoms passed away, but last fall she became ill and two or three physicians who studied her case declared that she had general tuberculosis.  Since that time she had scarcely left her bed and had been an almost constant sufferer.  During the recent tuberculosis hospital campaign The True Story of Naomi was printed and circulated generally through the county.  A copy fell into the hands of the State Charities Aid Association and permission was sought to use the story in other parts of the State. The request was granted and so as "Naomi" the little girl became widely known.  She was the daughter of Charles S. and Sarah Thompson and was born in Lisle, N.Y. [Broome Co.], July 9, 1900.  Her funeral was held form A.M.E. Zion Church Monday afternoon, Rev. J.H. Ellison officiating. She is survived by her mother and a little sister.

 

Walter R. McGarity

1889 - 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Walter R.  McGarity, 51, who died suddenly Thursday at his residence here after a brief illness, will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at his home and at 9:30 in St. Paul's Church with a high mass of requiem. Burial will be in the family plot to St. Paul's Cemetery.  Although not in the best of health for the last year, his illness was of short duration and not considered serious.  Coming to this city as a young man, Mr. McGarity was first employed by the late George W. Nagel, confectionery store operator.  Mr. McGarity came to this city from South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], where he was born Aug. 5, 1889.  He soon became associated with the Norwich Knitting Company, where he had been employed for the past 31 years, for several years as shipping foreman.  On Aug. 7, 1916, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Mee at St. Paul's Chruch here.  For 24 years he was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul's and the local Council of the Knights of Columbus, serving two years as grand knight.  Mr. McGarity was also a member of the League of the Sacred Heart of St. Paul's Church, servicing that group as president for several years. Besides his wife, deceased is survived by one son, Frederick W. McGarity; one brother, Robert McGarity of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Vernice Welch of Binghamton and Mrs. William Thompson of Snyder.  Several nephews and four nieces also survive.

 

Charles F. Skinner

1870 - 1947

Charles F. Skinner, 9 Gold [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], retired employee of the New York Ontario and Western Railway, died at 8 o'clock Saturday morning in Chenango Memorial Hospital after a critical illness of three weeks.  Born in this city May 2, 1870, his entire life was passed in Norwich.  The son of Isaac W. and Frances (Parcelle) Skinner, he was a descendant of Joseph Skinner, one of the first settlers here who came from Hebron, Conn., in 1790, and settled on the Norwich east river road.  Mr. Skinner entered the service of the O. and W. Railway 54 years ago after an outstanding record of efficiency and loyalty, retired as a conductor in 1942.  He started railroading when the link and pin coupling was in use.  When the air-brake system came into use he served as an instructor for several years in its use.  He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen for many years and for a long period was master of its Chenango lodge.  Mr Skinner was a charter member of the Alert Hose company and affiliated with that organization for a long period.  He was active as a member of the Norwich City Club.  An interesting conversationalist, his warm personality readily attracted friends.  He had a sympathetic understanding for the viewpoint of the other man and his friendship leaves many close associates who learn with sincere sorrow of his passing.  A good neighbor, his first interests were in his home, but he always had time to aid a friend.  He was united in marriage February 14, 1899 with Mary Harvey.  Her death occurred December 22, 1927.  Surviving are three sons, Charles H., Donald E., and Edward l. Skinner of Norwich; one sister, Mrs. Frances S. Smith of Norwich; two grandchildren, Mary Frances Skinner and Lawrence Donald Skinner, of this city.  Also surviving are two nieces and one nephew.  They are:  Mrs. Samuel Gloss of Norwalk, Conn.; Mrs. Glenn E. Lee of Wellsville and Lawrence S. Lee of Canton, Ohio.  The body of Mr. Skinner rests at his late home, 9 Gold, where services will be held Monday.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters of Emmanuel Episcopal church will officiate.  Committal will take place at the Mt. Hope chapel vault with burial to be made in the spring in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery.  Friends are invited to call at the family residence.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 25, 1875

 

LEACH:  At Rockwell Mills (Guilford) [Chenango Co., NY], March 19, Mrs. Mahala U. Leach, widow of the late Willard Leach, aged 56.

 

BURLISON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 16, Mr. Frederick L. Burlison, eldest son of Hiram Burlison, aged 24 years, 6 months.

 

POWELL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 22, Florence [Powell], daughter of Wallace D. Powell, aged 4 years, 8 months.

 

NEWMAN:  In N.Y. City, March 15, Mrs. Phebe Newman, aged 74, mother of Mrs. Daniel Noyes of Norwich.  Burial in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BASSETT:  In New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY], March 2, Mrs. Julia Bassett, widow of the late Christopher Bassett, aged 86 years, 1 month, 9 days.

 

HOTCHKISS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 9, Emma E. [Hotchkiss] daughter of Oliver and Sarah Hotchkiss, aged 8 years, 8 months, 8 days.