Obituaries (December 5)

Isaac B. PerLee

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 7, 1901

Isaac B. PerLee died at his home on Chenango street [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], at 12 o'clock Sunday night.  Mr. PerLee had been ill for some time, and his physical forces were in a low state, when pneumonia developed on Wednesday before his death, and the end was sudden.  He came to Greene to reside about twelve years ago, soon after he married Mrs. Ann Babcock, and they had lived a loving joyous life, till death closed the scene.  Mr. PerLee's former residence was at North  Norwich where he owned one of the best farms in this county on which he was born and where he always resided until he took up his residence here.  Mr. PerLee was one of the best of men in all the walks of life, and was held in high esteem by all our citizens.  His remains were taken to North Norwich for burial in the family plot there, Rev. J.W. Keeler, of the Congregational Church, of which Mr. PerLee was a faithful member, officiating.

 

John B. Osgood

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 30, 1901

John W. Osgood, of Cincinnatus, died at his home in that village, Saturday evening last.  Mr. Osgood had been ill about a week, a slight shock having followed his attack about a week before his death from which he never rallied.  Mr. Osgood was well known and highly respected in this village, having lived here many years.  He removed to Cincinnatus perhaps twenty-five years ago, where his home was until death ended the scene.  John W. Osgood was an honest man and fearless in his opinions for the right as he understood them.  He was a prominent Mason and belonged to our local lodge and always took a lively interest in its welfare.  He was one of our old line of firemen and for many years was a valued member of Ocean Hose.  He was a well read man having one of the best private libraries in this section of the state.  In politics he was the staunchest of Republicans, without variableness or shadow of change.  As a citizen he was always true to the interests of Greene and an upright, honorable man in all the walks of life.  It may be said with truth, that his faults were few, his virtues many.  Another old time friend has drifted from these earthly scenes, and we mourn with those who mourn.  His funeral took place from his late home Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, and his brother Masons of Eastern light lodge of this village, committed all that was mortal of him whom they loved and honored to the dust.

 

George W. Connelly

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 30, 1901

The remains of George W. Connelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Connelly of Atlantic City, N.Y., a well known young man in Greene, aged about 19 years, arrived here Tuesday, and the funeral was held from Zion Church at 3 o'clock on that day.  Mr. Connelly was preparing to be a physician, and was living with his sister, Mrs. John Oenslager, of Harrisburg, Pa., where he had been ill with typhoid pneumonia for several weeks.  He was a very bright, promising young man.

 

John L. Smith

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 26, 1902

John L. Smith, an old and respected resident of Greene, died at his home on Chenango street, Thursday morning of last week.  He had been failing in health for sometime, still the messenger came suddenly, and a life full of care and labor went out in an instant.  Mr. Smith was a good citizen, and had lived an upright life.  for several years he was chosen Overseer of the town of Greene, and was an efficient official.  The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. F.H. Parsons, officiating. Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Mrs. Edward R. Bolt

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 19, 1903

After an illness of only four days, the spirit of  Mrs. Edward R. Bolt of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], tool its everlasting flight for the world beyond, at 1 o'clock, on Thursday afternoon of last week.  The Sunday before her death she attended church as usual, and one meeting her with her elastic step and fresh youthful countenance, would have thought her years in this  mortal life were many, but all that eminent medical skill and loved ones could do, availed nothing, and her lamp of life went out with a suddenness almost startling. the going out of this young wife is, indeed, sad to contemplate.  Only thirty-two years were allotted her in this mortal life, when death removed her from a loving young husband and a sweet child, an idolized daughter.  Mrs. Bolt was an exemplary, Christian lady, and took high rank among Greene's best womanhood, and her untimely death is not only deeply mourned by her relatives, but by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eben S. Hayes, who, with their remaining children, and the lonely husband, are now traveling the dark valley of sorrow, mourning for the loved one who will never return to them in this mortal life.  The funeral which was largely attended by relatives and friends, was held from her late home Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. D.W. Sweetland, of Coventry, officiating.  Burial at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].