Obituaries (January 29)

Catherine Matzenger Schlucke

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1918

 

Catherine Matzinger Schlucke

1839 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her son, John Matzinger, on Cortland street, last Saturday, occurred the death of Mrs. Catherine Matzinger Schlucke, aged 79 years.  Mrs. Schlucke was in her usual excellent health until Tuesday noon when she was stricken and passed away without regaining consciousness.  Deceased was born in Zurick, Switzerland, August 7, 1839, and came to the United States in February, 1882, residing at Liberty, N.Y., until the death of her husband, Joseph Matzinger, in March, 1887.  She was married later to Charles Schlucke, of Jeffersonville, N.Y., where she resided until his death in 1901.  Since then she had been a resident of this city, making her home with her son and daughter, John and Mary Matzinger.  Mrs. Schlucke was a devoted member of the Broad Street M.E. Church and a constant attendant at the services there, where she made many friends who will miss her kindly presence.  She was a loving mother, a helpful friend and neighbor. Family and church have lost a valued member in her passing.  Of her five children, four survive her:  Jacob L. Matzinger, of Liberty; Joseph, of Middletown, and Mary and John Matzinger, of this city. A son, Ferdinand, died at Middletown some 10 years ago.  Funeral services were held from her late home Wednesday afternoon.  Interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Christopher Cunningham

Chenango Union, September 23, 1897

Christopher Cunningham, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], a single man about 54 years of age, was killed about half way between Sherburne station and the quarter, last Thursday night, by an extra engine and caboose, running south. The engineer saw Cunningham standing on the tracks holding up his hands, but was unable to stop the engine in time to prevent the accident. After striking the man the engine continued on to the Sherburne station and notified the agent.  A number of persons went up the track and found the mangled body.  The head was nearly severed from the body, one leg was missing, the other crushed and both shoulders broken. The body was taken to Shaley's undertaking parlors where it was viewed by Coroner Fernalld and a jury. An inquest was held the following day and a verdict exonerating the railroad company as rendered.  Cunningham was a man of peculiar disposition and at times was thought to be insane.

 

Andrew J. Case

Sidney Enterprise, June 18, 1919

Saturday morning at his home on Oak avenue occurred the death of Andrew J. Case at the age of 69 years.  Mr. Case has been in failing health since the latter part of December, his illness due to injuries received while employed at the Cortland Cart and Carriage company's factory, followed by two severe attacks of influenza.  He recently returned from Binghamton where he underwent treatment, but which proved of little avail.  For the past 39 years he has been a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]; an industrious citizen; a good neighbor and friend and none were held in higher esteem than he.  It was with a deep feeling of sadness that the news of his death was learned.  He was a native of the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  About 47 years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Lewis of Whites Stores and these many years have been filled with the joys that come to a devoted husband and wife.  He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Melner and Mrs. William Laraway, and one son, Earl Case, all of Sidney, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Littlewood of Norwich.  Mr. Case was an Odd Fellow, a charter member of Siloam Lodge of Sidney and was held in more than brotherly regard by his fellow Odd Fellows. For the past 14 years he has been considered one of the valued employees of the Cortland Cart & Carriage company and was highly esteemed by his employers and fellow employees.  His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his late home and was under the direction of the Odd Fellows, of whom many attended to pay their last respects. Rev. A.D. Finch was the officiating clergyman. Burial was at Whites Store [Chenango Co., NY]. The sympathy of the many friends of the family is extended in this bereavement, the loss of a devoted husband and father.  W.S.S.

 

Ida Case

Chenango Union, April 10, 1879

Died in this village [White Store, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, March 30th, 1879 of pneumonia, Ida, daughter of Andrew and Rebecca Case, aged 3 years and 22 days.  It is with feelings of sadness we pen the above notice. The little one was known in our neighborhood as the little "Warbler," and, although she tarried not long with us, we miss her sadly.

 

Anna May Case

Sidney Record, March 6, 1890

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Case had the great grief to bury their interesting little daughter Anna May, aged between five and six years, on the 4th inst. She was ill only about one week and her death has left a great void in the family;  the bereaved family have the sympathy of a large number of friends and relatives.