Obituaries (October 29)

Alice DeEtte (Howe) Zoerb

Norwich Sun, December 27, 1927

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Wednesday, December 21, at 11 o'clock the great Reaper visited the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Smith, and the spirit of Mrs. Alice DeEtte Zoerb peacefully passed from the trials and triumphs of this life to the world of no end. She had been in feeble health for several years, although her release from physical suffering was not expected so soon.  Upon returning to her bed, death came instantly and she heard the Master's call.  Her maiden name was Alice DeEtte Howe, having been born in the town of Otsego [Otsego Co., NY] on March 16, 1859.  She was the daughter of James and Mary Howe.  On December 18, 1884, she was married at Sherman, Pa., to John Zoerb of Guilford by the Rev. J.M. Phillips.  Having no children from this union, they adopted a daughter who has most faithfully cared for her in her last days and tenderly closed her eyes as she fell asleep in Jesus.  Deceased was a member of the Baptist church of Mt. Upton and leaves the testimony of a gentle and thoughtful life together with an ever ready smile for her many friends.  On Friday noon the funeral services were held at the family home on Merchant street, the Rev. O.B. Young, pastor of the Guilford Methodist church, officiating. Those who survive are an adopted daughter, Mrs. Grace Smith, three grandchildren, Wayne, Annita and Marjorie Smith of Guilford; one brother, James A. Howe; one nephew, Frank Howe, and one niece, Mrs. Edith Leure of Sidney. The body now sleeps the dreamless sleep of death in the White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY] beside that of the husband who passed on several years ago.  Sincere sympathy of friends goes to the bereaved relatives.

 

Mrs. Samuel Stoddard

Chenango Union, April 30, 1885

Letter received here announce the death of Mrs. Samuel Stoddard, at Beloit, Wis., on Thursday, April 16th.  Mr Stoddard was obliged to leave the field of his missionary labors in Indian Territory on account of failing health of himself and wife. They spent some time in Colorado, with but slight improvement, and last fall went tot he home of Mrs. Stoddard's parents at Beloit, where her life on earth has closed.  Mr. S. is suffering from a throat difficulty, which has prevented his speaking aloud for some time.

 

Catherine M. Barnett

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 1, 1896

There passed out of life and from much bodily pain, on Saturday morning, a patient sufferer, Mrs. Catherine M. Barnett, at the house of her sister, Mrs. Sarah J. Sawyer, with whom she has made her home for some time past.  Mrs. Barnett was born in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], in 1821, and resided there till her coming to make her home here two years ago.  her funeral was held here yesterday afternoon and her remains placed in the tomb to await the arrival of her son from Nebraska, before deciding upon the place of burial.  Northampton (Mass.) Herald.

 

Viroqua Stork Tight Perry

Obituary Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Book 2, p93

Mrs. Viroqua Perry, 91, died Wednesday at her home, "The Pines," Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by a son, Charles Tight of Bainbridge; two daughters, Mrs. Maude Tripp of Endicott and Mrs. Nora Tripp of Binghamton; a grandson, Harry Tripp of Binghamton, and a sister, Mrs. Eva Harper of Colexico, Calif. The Rev. Walter H. Proof will conduct services at the Sherman Funeral home tomorrow at 2 and burial will follow in South Plymouth Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 21, 1875

 

LYON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, Mr. Samuel V. Lyon, aged 60 years.

 

PHETTEPLACE:  At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Jesse Mathewson in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18, Mr. Thomas Phetteplace, aged 55 years.  Burial in White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WESTCOTT:  At the residence of his son-in-law, Howard L. York, in Norwich, Oct. 19, 1875 Mr. Daniel K. Westcott, aged 78 years.  He was born and reared on the farm of his father, Amos Westcott in the east part of this town [Norwich, NY]

 

FRINK:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Robert McMinn in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6, 1875, Mrs. Delight Frink, aged 78 years 4 months.

 

BURDICK:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27th, Mrs. Betsey [Burdick], widow of T.H. Burdick, aged 87 years.

 

RUNYON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, Julia [Runyon], wife of Geo. Runyon, aged 25 years.