Obituaries (April 29)

Mary Ellen (Dickinson) Card

Died March 27, 1926

Mrs. Mary Ellen Card passed away very suddenly at the home of John Townsend at about 10 o'clock, Saturday night, March 27, 1926.  She had been employed by Mr. Townsend to assist in the care of his mother, Mrs. Mary Townsend and do the general housework for several weeks. She had been enjoying fairly good health preceding the time and death came very suddenly and unexpectedly.  She had even been over to her home on North street that same evening.  The deceased was a widow of the late Frank Card who died March 2, 1921, and she had been a resident of this village eight years or more. She was a kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor and greatly beloved by her children.  She was born in Canada, the daughter of Charles and Jennie Dickinson, 60 years ago the 1st day of last January. When a young child she removed with the mother to the State of Kansas where her young girlhood days were passed.  In young womanhood she came to New York State and since then for over forty years had been a resident of this section.  About forty years ago she was united in marriage at South Edmeston to Frank Card and unto them four children, all of whom survive the mother, were born:  Earl, with whom the mother made her home; Carrie, wife of Leo Dixson, of the town of Morris; Louise, wife of Jewett Mathewson, of New Berlin Center; and Hazel who resides at Mount Vernon, N.Y., several grandchildren; a brother, William and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Vidler, reside in California. She was a member of the Nazarene Church of New Berlin. The funeral services were held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors, Rev. Nellie Traver, of the Nazarene church officiating.  Rev. M.R. Weaver offered prayer.  There were many beautiful floral tributes. She was laid to rest beside the husband in Riverside cemetery.

Joseph Cannestra

Died January 1, 1937

Joseph Cannestra was born near Messina, on the island of Lipal, Italy, on August 26, 1877, where his mother, and two nephews are now living.  He came to America in 1898 to Norwich, where his father then lived and found work on the railroad.  In  1900 he went back to Italy and with Frances Lo Macchio as his bride returned to America in April, 1901, and made their home in Oxford for five years, where they had a grocery store. After several years spent in Norwich, they moved to South New Berlin, where Mr. Cannetra was section foreman on the New Berlin division of the Ontario & Western railroad.  Mr. Cannestra worked until three weeks before death claimed him New Year's night, 1937.  After a pleasant day in his home in this village, with the immediate family and near relatives beside him, he quietly slipped away from this life.  He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Ricotta, grandson, Joseph Ricotta, and granddaughter, Josephine Ricotta, of South New Berlin; a brother, Salvatore Cannestra, of Norwich; one niece and several nephews besides those in Italy.  His family remember him as a loving thoughtful husband, father, and grandfather.  The relatives and friends spoke of their love and esteem by one of the largest display of flowers ever seen in this community. The funeral held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the home was conducted by the Italian Lodge, Sons of Italy, with burial in St. Paul's cemetery, Norwich.  Five nephews and a cousin were bearers as follows:  Frank Macchio, Joseph Cappadona, Frank Benenati, Joseph Benenati, Frank Favaloro, Joseph Biviano.  

Frank E. Cox

DeRuyter Gleaner, March 25, 1943

The death of Frank Cox, at his home in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on March 12, 1943, removes from our community one of its oldest and most esteemed citizens.  He was 87 years old, and through his entire life was closely identified with the business and social and religious interests of his home town.  Mr. Cox was born on what is known as "Tallett Hill" on August 9th, 1855.  He was one of five children born to Annis Tallett Cox and William Cox.  Besides attending the South Otselic schools, he also attended, for a time, the old DeRuyter institute; and later took a course at the Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.  He began his mercantile career in South Otselic in a small way in 1878.   In 1890 he built the "Cox Block" in which, for many years, he conducted one of the largest department stores in this part of the state. The building still stands as a monument to his business ability and untiring energy; and at the present time it houses the Otselic Valley National Bank, A Victory Chain Store, the Masonic Hall and several apartments.  In 1905 he was the main promoter and organizer of the Otselic Valley National Bank and was cashier and director of that institution for 30 years. During more than 50 years of his business career he was a licensed Pharmacist. For several years he was a notary public, and also served as president of the board of education.  He was a prominent Mason and for many years held office in the South Otselic Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Cox was married twice; first to Miss Arabella Peck, who died in 1891.  In 1893 he married Miss Mamie Young, who survives him.  Surviving also is one daughter, Mrs. Elihu Thompson, of South Otselic and one sister, Mrs. Charles Baldwin, of South Cortland. A brother, Fred E. Cox, also well and favorably known in this community, died in December 1942.  In April, 1909, Mr. Cox was baptized and united with the South Otselic Baptist Church, and up to the time of his death was a loyal and active member.  For more than 20 years he was clerk of the church and served as a deacon for an even longer period.  His funeral was held form the Baptist church, March 15th, and the service consisted of brief remarks by the pastor, followed by the Masonic burial service. There were 30 Masons in attendance and a large number of neighbors and friends.  His passing is an occasion of sadness throughout the whole community.

Death notices

Chenango American, May 10, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Lydia [Thomas], wife of Samue Thomas, aged 69 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Dr. E.H. Parmelee, aged 52 years.

In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult., Mr. Ichabod Randall, aged 82 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Geo. D. Avery, aged 97 years.