Obituaries (March 23)

Alice Ryan

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1900

 

Alice Ryan

ca 1866 - 1900

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  There are many who will miss the kindly salutation, sunny disposition and ready wit of Alice Ryan, who died at the residence of Frederick Mitchell in Mitchell street on Friday of last week after a brief illness of pleura-pneumonia.  Miss Ryan was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, about 34 years ago and came to America 12 years since.  She lived with her grandparents at Lamb's Corners until their death and later at the home of Daniel Reidy in Preston for about a year before coming to Norwich about 10 years ago to make her home at the Mitchell residence.  She was highly esteemed by her employers and by a host of friends.  She was a devout adherent of the Catholic faith.  Her funeral was held from the residence of her brother, John H. Ryan on Rexford street, Monday at 7:30 and from St. Paul's Church at 8 o'clock, Rev. Father Hart officiating.  Besides her brother, Miss Ryan leaves a sister, Mary Ryan, residing in Norwich, and two cousins, Kate Ryan, of Norwich, and Cornelius Ryan, of North Norwich.  Her parents, six sisters and a brother reside in Ireland. The bearers, who accompanied the remains to Binghamton for burial, were James Griffin, William Ryan, John Scanlon, John  Reddin, Cornelius Ryan and James Gallagher.  Among the out-of-town friends in attendance were an aunt, Mrs. Matterson, of Cortland, Mrs. Mary Ryan and daughter, Mame, of Lestershire, Miss Nellie Dwyer, Mrs. John Devitt and Miss Winifred Hogan, of Binghamton.  One of the many beautiful floral tributes was a pillow from the ladies' auxiliary of the A.O.H. of which Miss Ryan was a faithful member.

Willis Eugene Richmond

Chenango Union, July 17, 1879

The remains of Willis Richmond, who departed this life Monday morning of last week, were interred in our village cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last.  Mr. Richmond was a young gentleman, respected, and well liked by all who knew him.  Some six or seven years since he traveled in the west, where he remained about a year, and where he contracted the disease which, after several years of patient suffering, called the weary traveler home.  He was prepared to go at any moment, having dreamed a few nights before his death at what time he would die, and strange to relate, his death occurred exactly as he had dreamed.  He dreamed he would die upon the noon of the 7th and be buried on the 11th; but owing to the state of the weather, and other causes, his remains could not be preserved longer than the 8th.  The funeral took place from the residence of his father, Joseph Richmond, and was well attended.  A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place, and paid the last tribute of respect to the honored dead, departing for home a sad and solemn people. trusting the departed one is now with his kindred and friends who have preceded him to that better land.

Benjamin J. Rowe

Chenango Union, June 28, 1888

B.J. Rowe died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 17th, after a short but painful illness frthat dread disease, consumption.  He was about to complete a course of study in the State normal School at Cortland.  He was a young man of more than ordinary culture, a successful teacher and most earnest student. The one great study, of his useful life was the improvement of schools, and he hoped by incessant study one dya to occupy a high position in an institution of learning; but he was called to a higher and nobler work.  He lived a pure, upright life, one which could admit of no reproach.  He was one of those few who have no enemies.  The death of such a person is keenly felt by many relatives and  a large circle of friends.  His last hours were those of peace.  God had filled his soul with wonderful peace, joy, holy triumph and visions of immortal life.  Those who witness such a death can but say reverently "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 A.M.  A large assemblage of mourning friends and relatives gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the beloved and honored dead.  Rev. L.C. Hayes spoke words of comfort and consolation to the bereaved parents, who have truly lost a noble son.

Earth has lost a true and earnest Christian,

Heaven has gained a saint

One who has led a life true and noble,

Free from sin's dark taint.

When death's dark angel came

It found him waiting to receive the crown of life

At the blessed Savior's throne above.

The victory won, for ended now is life's great strife.

We hope to join the ransomed army

When the storms of life are o'er.

And then to clasp his hands rejoicing,

And praising God on that eternal shore.

Guilford, N.Y., June 23, 1888                    Lulu R. Shelton

 

John B. Rogers

Chenango Union, June 28, 1888

John B. Rogers died at Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Tuesday evening of last week, in the ninety-third your of his age.  He was born at the Forks, where he spent his whole life and died.  For many years he was the merchant of the little hamlet and was a noted raftsman, commencing when fifteen years old, running lumber to Baltimore and walking all the way back.  He held the office of postmaster for many years.  His wife died twelve years ago, but they celebrated their golden wedding before her decease.  Mr. Rogers was highly esteemed by his neighbors.