Obituaries (March 2)

Michael M. Foy

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1913

 

Michael M. Foy

1840-1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Michael  M. Foy, of this village, died at a hospital in Wilkesbarre, Pa., on Tuesday afternoon.  For some time he had been a sufferer from Bright's disease and only Friday of last week left his home here for Wilkesbarre for treatment.  Upon his arrival at the hospital he sank rapidly and the attending physician pronounced his case hopeless.  His remains were brought back on Wednesday afternoon.  Mr. Foy was 43 years of age and leaves a wife and several children.  He had been for many years an employee of the Maydole Hammer company and was formerly a member of the Maydole Hose Company.  He was popular among a large acquaintance.  Funeral services were held from his late home on North Broad street at 9 o'clock this morning and from St. Paul's Church at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father John A. Hart officiating. Burial in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

James E. Macksey

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1899

James E. Macksey, who had been confined to his home for two years with locomter ataxia, died at his home on Turner street Thursday morning, aged 39.  Mr. Macksey was born in Ireland and came to this country with his parents when 5 years of age. At the age of 17 he entered the employ of the late Charles H. Merritt as coachman and had the general care of the horses and oversight of the grounds at the Merritt residence since that time.  He was one of the original members of Maydole Hose Company and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and for several years held a responsible position in Norwich Fire Department.  He is survived by his wife and one son, his mother, Mrs. Ellen Macksey, two brothers, John F., of Dannemora, and Thomas H., of Norwich, and one sister, Mrs. Michael Finnegan, of this village.  His funeral will be held Saturday morning from St. Paul's Church, the Norwich Fire department and the A.O.H. attending in a body.

 

Mary A. Smith

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1899

Mrs. Mary A. Smith, widow of James Henry Smith, died on Wednesday at the home of her niece, Mrs. M.H. Sullivan, aged 82.  She was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], where she married in 1840, Isaac Bockee, of that place, and after his death some years later she was married to James Henry Smith, then a prominent business man in Norwich and the first president of the National Bank of Norwich.  Since the death of Mr. Smith in 1872 she has made her home in Norwich during the summer, and in the winter has usually visited in warmer parts of the country.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was among the most liberal contributors of its support. She leaves one son, Jacob Bockee, of Louisville, Ky.  Her funeral will take place at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Rev. Robert N. Martin officiating. Burial in North Norwich. 

 

Reuben C. Klock

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1899

Reuben C. Klock, father of Rev. E.J. Klock, pastor of the Congregational Church in this village , passed away at his home in Canajoharie [Montgomery Co., NY], on Thursday, aged 71.  He had been in failing health for some months and about wo weeks ago he had the misfortune to fall down stairs, sustaining injuries which hastened his death.  He is survived by his wife and four sons, Rev. Edwin J. Klock, of  Norwich; Dr. A.V. Klock, of Ames, and Willard G. and Albert M. Klock, of Canajoharie.  Rev. Mr. Klock left Thursday for that palce and will remain until after the funeral, which will occur on Saturday morning.