Obituaries (February 12)

Thomas P. Scannell

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1919

 

Thomas P. Scannell

1869 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  While on duty as flagman at the Mitchell street crossing of the Ontario & Western, Thomas P. Scannell was stricken suddenly at noon and sank into unconsciousness from which he never rallied but passed away about 10 o'clock the same evening.  Deceased was the son of Michael and Rose Reilly Scannell and was born in Jersey City on July 6, 1869.  He was a very young lad when the family moved to this city, where the father found employment as a master blacksmith in the railroad shops during the remainder of his active years.  Thomas was educated in the Norwich schools and had been in the employ of the railroad company for a period of years.  He was a reliable employee and genial companion and had made many friends during his long residence.  He is survived by two sisters, Misses Lena and Rose Scannell, both of this city. Their loss is a particularly sad one, as Mr. Scannell's death follows that of their mother by only two months. The funeral was held on Saturday morning at 9:30 from St Paul's Church.  Rev. J.S. Tiernan officiating at the mass of requiem. Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Joseph May Cheney

Otsego Journal, September 9, 1909

One of the substantial and most highly respected citizens of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] passed away in the death of Joseph May Cheney on Saturday evening last.  Mr. Cheney's death was very sudden and was caused by unusual and violent exercise which brought on a fatal attack of heart trouble, to which he had been subject for some years.  Dr. Dixson of South New Berlin was called but did not arrive until after the death of Mr. Cheney, which occurred about 7 o'clock. This necessitated the summoning of Dr. Hand, coroner, of New Berlin, who viewed the body on Sunday morning.  Mr. Cheney's age was 73 years, 3 months and 15 days.  He was born on the place and always resided there with the exception of about ten years spent in the gold regions of California.  He was never married, but after the death of his parents, continued to reside at the homestead with his sisters,  Helen and Ophelia, both of whom survive him. He is also survived by one other sister, Mrs. Andrew Coffee of East Guilford.  Mr. Cheney was a man of calm, deliberative and even temperament, a man of sterling character and worth, who was throughout his long residence in the community, freely accorded the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.  Funeral services occurred from the historic old church at White Store on Tuesday at 2 o'clock.  On Saturday, the day of his death he was present there at the first meeting of the Cemetery association since its incorporation.  He was secretary of the association and had taken an active interest in bringing about the result which was attended by many difficulties and required an act of the legislature to attain.  It was fitting that the obsequies of one whose life long interests and associations were connected with the spot and the society should occur within the old building which long since ceased to serve any other purpose than for an occasional funeral and the annual meetings of the cemetery association. The quaint old altar at the foot of which the casket rested, was profusely and tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens. The service was conducted by the Rev. J.H. Littell of Sidney and were attended by a large and sympathizing audience of neighbors and friends.

 

Mary Delphine (Darling) Cheney

1852 - 1926

News of the death of Mrs. Mary Delphine Cheney of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], and a former resident of this place, was received here with a sense of keen regret.  On April 3, she was taken to the Sidney hospital for treatment, but no hope was entertained and she quietly passed away early Sunday morning, April 11.  Seventy-four years ago the deceased began her earthly career in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on February 13, being the daughter of Artemus and Nancy Darling, the oldest of a family of eight children:  Estella Darling, deceased; Mrs. Luna Lamphere of Norwich; Roscoe E. Darling of San Barnedo, Cal.; Dexter H. Darling of Sidney; Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Nineveh; Mrs. Carrie Guy and Mrs. Gertrude Hall of Guilford. Early in life she was married to Edward Cheney and seven children came to bless this home, four of which are still living:  Jasper Cheney of Norwich; Frederick Cheney of Guilford; Mrs. Minnie Dann and Mrs. Ethel Brown of Masonville, and Merton, Herman and Ada Cheney, deceased. The funeral was held in Sidney on Tuesday at 1 o'clock p.m., at the home of her brother, D.H. Darling, the Rev. W.H. Thomas officiating.  Burial was made in the White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]./  Deceased was a member of the Mt. Upton Methodist church and was a woman of many kindly traits who leaves behind a host of friends.

 

Eliza Ophelia Cheney

Otsego Journal, December 9, 1909

The death of Miss Ophelia Cheney, of White Store [Chenango Co., NY], occurred on Tuesday evening, after a weeks' illness of grip.  her brother, Joseph Cheney, died at the same place in September.

Otsego Journal, December 16, 1909

Miss Ophelia Cheney, whose death was mentioned last week, was buried on Friday, Dec. 10, on the family lot in Evergreen cemetery, White Store.  The funeral occurred form the house at one o'clock, Rev. Mr. Howells of South New Berlin officiating.  Deceased had a wide acquaintance as a canvasser for the Larkin Soap Co., and her funeral was largely attended.  The only members of the family surviving her are her sisters, Miss Ellen Cheney, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Andrew Coffee, of East Guilford. Her brother, Joseph Cheney, died suddenly in September last.