Obituaries (July 4)

Dr. Henry Gleason Gibbs
1830 - 1866

GIBBS:  in Washington, D.C., April 6th, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Dr. S.A.H. McKim, after a painful and lingering illness with consumption, Dr. Henry Gleason Gibbs, a native of Norwich, Chenango county [NY].

If purity of character, sterling integrity, faithfulness in the discharge of duties, and a perfect resignation to the will of Providence, in all his trials and disappointments, and bearing testimony with the expiring breath that there is peace in believing, should bring consolation to the hearts of the mourners, then few have firmer grounds for their consolation than the friends and acquaintances of Henry Gibbs.  Early "called to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus," the consistency of his life, and the steadfastness of purpose to all the deep waters through which he was led, are such evidences of the truth of the religion, and the power of God, that "those who love the Lord," and knew the subject of these thoughts will derive pleasure and profit in dwelling on his trials and afflictions and praise God that His grace still sustains and comforts his humble followers and should stimulate us to emulate his pious life, through the same source of power.   McK. Washington D.C., April 9, 1866

Sarah Post

1799 - 1866

POST:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, Sarah [Post], consort of Dea. Levi Post, in the 68th year of her age.

She had long been a faithful Christian, and a consistent member of the Baptist church of Christ.  Her faith, and hope and love were firm and supporting to the last.  In her death the neighborhood has lost  a valuable neighbor, and a reliable friend, and the Chruch, a living and substantial member.  It may well be said of her, "She hath done what she could.  Her end was peace."   R.D.P.

Arthur L. Palmatier

1876 - 1943

Funeral services at 2:00 at the Grimes Church for Arthur L. Palmatier who died on Saturday August 7th, 1943 at the home of his son Roy Palmatier of Pine Grove from complications which caused an illness of several months duration. Arthur was born here and has lived in this section his entire lifetime following the occupation of lumbering in this and nearby places.  He has resided at Betula, Wrights and Smethport and has won friends on everyside by his quiet unassuming manner and ready helpfulness to any and all of those in need with whom he associated.  He was born in this place December 15, 1876 and was the son of Peter and Margaret (Springstead) Palmatier well known and highly respected early residents.  He was married to Miss Elsie Kilcoin who survives with the following sons and daughters: Roy of this place, Clifford of Emporium and Leonard of the United States navy and three daughters, Vada of Akron O., Lila of Cleveland, Ohio and Frances at their home in Betula.  Five were present at the funeral services, Leonard at present being on a trip overseas.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews and other near kindred by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral rites were well attended with the Rev. Earl Williams pastor of the local First Baptist church officiating.  Mrs. Everett Card and Mrs. Edward McElwee sang a couple of appropriate hymns "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and the "Old Rugged Cross" with Mrs. Williams accompanist. Burial was made in the family plot of the Grimes Cemetery with the following acting as casket bearers:  Messrs. Everett Card, Paul Ostrander, Charles Nunn, Archie Austin, Delbert Baxter and James Speigel.

Roy Palmatier

1902 - 1951

Death claimed Roy A. Palmatier Friday morning March 16, 1951, at 11:25 at the Bradford Hospital as the result of internal injuries received while at work on a logging project at Coryville.  Death resulted from a crushed chest and shock received in an accident at Coryville late Thursday afternoon.  Mr. Palmatier was operating a tractor hauling logs from a small lumbering project when the vehicle slid into a ditch releasing the log boom, which snapped upward striking the victim in the chest.  Francis E. Cummings, son-in-law of Mr. Palmatier, who was working with him when the accident occurred, summoned additional aid to extricate the fatally injured man, and also had an ambulance call sent out.  It is reported that it required about 45 minutes to free Mr. Palmatier from between the boom and the tractor.

Mr. Palmatier was born at Wrights, Pa., on September 19, 1902, and had spent his entire life in this vicinity, following the lumber business.  He married Mrs. Louise Pritt at Johnstown, Pa., on April 26, 1944, who survives with the following children:  Mrs. Marjorie Harvey of Rock City, Mrs. Shirley Woodruff and Miss Thelma of Eldred; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Louise Kazimer, Mrs. Rosemarie Cummings and Mrs. Wanita Lane, all of Port Allegany; five grandchildren, Joseph, Louise and Jacqueline Kazimer of Port Allegany and Susan Harvey of Rock City, and Roger Woodruff of Eldred.  He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Elsie Palmatier, Port Allegany, and the following brothers and sisters; Clifford of Williamsport, Mrs. Vada Brook of Akron, O., Leonard, Mrs. Lila Hadden and Francis, all of Port Allegany.

Prayer services were held at his home in Pine Grove Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. followed by services in the United Brethren church of Port Allegany, by the Rev. J. Westley.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery with the following as pallbearers:  Paul Manning, Leo Meacham, William Clark, Dominic Tronetti, Bruno Graziano and Gus Hagstrom.

Death Notices

Source Unknown - April 1866

QUIVEY:  In Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], May 6, of spotted fever, Jennie [Quivey], only daughter of M.S. Quivey, aged 6 years, formerly of this place.

McKIM:  In Washington, D.C. April 29th, James [McKim], youngest child of Dr. S.A.H. and Caroline L. McKim aged 1 year.

PARKER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mary Parker, wife of the late Sylvanus Parker, aged 77 years.  [Buried White Store Cemetery]

SMITH:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], May 4, Charles M. [Smith], son of Frederick H Smith, aged 3(?) years.