Obituaries (June 15)

E. Delavan McLean

Binghamton Press, October 12, 1937

 

E. Delevan McLean

1892-1937

E. Delavan McLean, a native of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] and son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. McLean, Jr., of 7 Beethoven street, died late last night in an Orlando, Fla., hospital following complications resulting from an injury received while serving with the American army in France.  He was one of four McLean brothers who served in France during the World War.  Mr. McLean had been unconscious since Thursday.  Floyd D. McLean, a brother, went to Orlando by airplane Friday and was with him at the time of his death.  Following a funeral service at Orlando, the body will be forwarded to Binghamton the latter part of this week for a service here.  Burial will be in the family plot at Floral Park cemetery.  Mr. McLean was crippled permanently when a truck which he was driving at Colombey-les-Belles, France, collapsed exactly one month after the armistice. A spinal injury resulted in paralysis of both legs.  Despite his handicap, Mr. McLean was an expert archer.  He gave instruction in archery, entered many contests and made his own bows and arrows.  He also drove an automobile.  Since 1920, Mr. McLean had been living at Merritt Park, Fla.--just outside of Orlando.  He delighted in receiving and entertaining his Binghamton friends at his home there.  His last trip to this city was in 1935.  Born here April 22, 1892, Mr. McLean attended the public schools and was graduated from high school in 1910.  Four years later, he was graduated from Hamilton College with a B.S. degree.  He was a member of Chi Psi fraternity.  Mr. McLean then was professor of English for one year at an American college in Beirut, Syria.  He was forced to leave by war conditions in 1913 and returned to the United States.  He became an employee of the New York telephone Co.  When the United States entered the World War, Mr. McLean joined the 403rd Telegraph Battalion.  Three brothers, Floyd D. McLean, C. Mossman McLean and William M. McLean, Jr., also served during the war. After returning to this country, he became the first editor-in-chief of the Binghamton Post 80, "Legionnaire."  He was active in American legion affairs of the Orlando post.  In 1922, Mr. McLean married Miss Ann Hughey, a former war nurse, whom he met in Florida.  He was a member of the Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal church of Binghamton.  Besides his wife, parents and three brothers, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Moss of Binghamton.

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Funeral

The body of E. Delavan McLean arrived in Binghamton at 2:45 o'clock Friday afternoon and was taken to the Tabernacle M.Z. Church, where the funeral was held at 4 o'clock.  The Rev. John W. Flynn officiated.  Mrs. G. Mead Wilsey and Mrs. Harris sang, "How Firm a Foundation," accompanied by Mrs. McBride at the organ.  The pallbearers were Addison Keeler, Edgar W. Couper, Bernard Wolcott, William W. Doolittle, Henry Hand and Charles Rosenthal. A firing squad form American legion Post 80 composed of Ralph Whiting, Robert H. Badger, Dr. Charles Duncan and Floyd A. Evenden, under command of F.E. Livernoche, acted as guard of honor at the church and fired a salute at the grave. Buglers Harry Krissel and Howard Councilman sounded taps at the grave in the American Legion and employees of Hills McLean & Haskins attended the funeral in a body.

 

Mary (Brazee) Hyde

1867 - 1937

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Mary B. Hyde, wife of Bert B. Hyde of Afton, died suddenly at her home on Orchard avenue, Wednesday morning.  She was the daughter of Steven D. Dutton and Cloe Brazee, and was born in the Town of Afton, Aug. 27, 1867. She was united in marriage to Bert Hyde, Aug. 30, 1888.  She was a member of the Baptist Church of which she had been treasurer many years.  She also has been past matron of the Afton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the D.A.R., Home Bureau and county committee woman of the Republican Party. She is survived by her husband, one son, Neil D. Hyde; two granddaughters, Geanne and Ann, and one grandson, Benton of Chicago.  A private funeral service will be held at the home, Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Frederick Nichols of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].

 

Rosabelle Banner Strong

1860 - 1937

One of the most beloved and highly respected members of the township passed away Thursday morning of last week when Mrs. George D. (Rosabelle Banner) Strong died at the home of her son, Frank Strong in Binghamton.  Mrs. Strong had been ill only a short time.  Mrs. Strong was born in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 20, 1860, one of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. William C Banner. She went to school in the Dingman Hill district, and attended Bainbridge Academy, after which she taught for several terms. She has always lived in or near the town of Bainbridge.  On October 21, 1883, Rosabelle Banner was united in marriage with Geo. D. Strong, also of this township. This union had a happy duration of over fifty-four years.  Only a month ago the celebration of the fifty-fourth wedding anniversary was heralded by the many good friends of the couple in and about Bainbridge.  During this time, Mrs. Strong became the mother of a family of seven children all of whom are still living.  It has been well said that Mrs. Strong's world consisted of her home and her church. She never lost sight of certain high ideals of achievement in education and character for her sons and daughters in spite of the many discouraging reverses attendant upon farm life in her generation.  Outstanding as a Christian mother, Mrs. Strong also gave generously of her time and devotion to the work of the Baptist Church in this village.  Besides her husband, George D. Strong, deceased is survived by her seven children; William Strong of Onley, Va., Frank Strong, of Binghamton, Lloyd Strong, of Bainbridge, Lewis Strong, of Harpursville, Mrs. hele Kueneman, of Treadwell, Mrs. Alice Moyer of Plattsburg, and Mrs. Harriet Williams of Bainbridge; also several grandchildren, and three great grandchildren and two brothers, Robert l. Banner and Frank Banner.  The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen at the Colwell Funeral Parlors on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a large group of relatives, friends and neighbors.

 

Riley Bennett

1864 - 1937

Riley Bennett passed away at his home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on Friday, November 26th.  Mr. Bennett, who lacked a day of being 73 years of age, was born on South Hill, Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Israel and Susan Wilcox Bennett.  For many years he resided in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] before moving to Unadilla.  Funeral services were conducted in this village at the chapel of Colwell brothers, Monday afternoon, with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Rev. Ashton Rich, pastor of the Methodist church of Unadilla, was the officiating clergyman.  Besides his wife there survive several nephews and nieces.