Obitaries (May 15)

Frederick Stone

Northern Christian Advocate, February 12, 1851

Frederick Stone, eldest son of the late Samuel Stone, of Augusta [Oneida Co., NY], died at his residence in Smithfield, Madison Co., N.Y., Dec. 10th, 1850, of cancer in the stomach, aged 49 years.  Br. Stone became a subject of pardoning grace at the age of 18 years, at which time he connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and remained a faithful and useful member until death.  He had served the Church in the capacity of a steward and a leader, for a number of years; but he now rests from his labors, and his works will follow him. He died in great peace and holy triumph.  He has left a family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss; but they all believe it to be his eternal gain, and they hope to meet him in heaven.    R.I. Ives  

Smith S. Lobdell

South New Berlin Bee, January 17, 1914

Mr. Smith S. Lobdell died at his home in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday, January 4, 1914, of cancer on the lower part of his face, from which he had suffered for several weeks.  Smith was born in Sherburne on October 25, 1845, and with the exception of a few years spent in Canada had always made this his home.  He was the eldest son of Hirman and Maria Smith Lobdell, and his early life was spent on his father's farm.  During his late life he had engaged in mercantile trade, traveling around the country buying eggs and selling groceries and notions.  Smith was well known in and around Sherburne where he had many friends. the funeral was held on Wednesday January 7, 1914, at one o'clock at the house. Rev. S.E. Hunt officiating and the remains buried in the East Hill cemetery.  Sherburne News.

Clayton France

South New Berlin Bee, January 17, 1914

Clayton France, aged 16 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George France of Trout Creek [Delaware co., NY], died Thursday morning, January 8.  He was the only child in the family, a bright, loveable boy, and much sympathy has been extended to the parents.  The funeral will be held in the Trout Creek M.E. church Monday at 10 o'clock, rev. R.L. Rose officiating.

Anna (Leunberger) Foree

Sidney Enterprise, March 16, 1944

Largely attended funeral services for Mrs. Anna Foree of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], were held Sunday at 2:00 from the Sherman funeral home, Rev. Archie Benedict, pastor of the Federated church, officiated.  Burial was in Evergreen Hill cemetery at Unadilla.  Mrs. Foree was born in Kirchlindach, Switzerland, July 9, 1871, daughter of Fred and Magdalena Leunberger, and in 1882, with her parents, came to this country and located in Kentucky.  Dec. 23, 1893, she became the wife of Charles Foree who died 27 years ago.  In 1924 with her young children, she came to Unadilla, where she has since resided.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Grime, with whom she made her home, and five sons, Walter and Kimberly in Orgeon; Ernest of Sidney, Alfred, Edward and Charles of Unadilla; a twin sister, Mrs. E.G. Zollenger of Unadilla, and one brother, Fred Leunberger of Louisville, ky, and several grandchildren.

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 16, 1856

In the town of Barker [Broome Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Miss Phebe C. Kinyon, daughter of Nathaniel Kinyon, aged 16 years and 6 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Willie B. [Washburn], infant son of J.Y. and Sarah A. Washburn, aged 10 months.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult, Phillinda L. [Bowers], daughter of Perry Bowers, aged 2 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2de inst., Nathan Easton, aged 40 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ins.t, of typhoid fever, Elijah C. [Holmes], eldest son of Frederick N. and Betsey A Holmes, aged 15 years.