Obituaries (April 7)

Alfred S. Jones, Jr.

Died May22, 1930, South New Berlin, NY

Alfred Jones, for many years a resident of this vicinity, passed away Thursday, between 4 and 5 o'clock, while sitting in a chair in his room, at the home of Paul Hickling for whom he had been working this Spring. He had been suffering a very severe attack of asthma, which affected his heart and caused his death.  He was a member of Victor lodge of Odd Fellows and had many friends, who will regret to learn of his passing.

Funeral of Alfred Jones who died Thursday at the home of Paul Hickling at South New Berlin, will be held at the Episcopal mission in South New Berlin Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Mr. Jones was a landscape gardener, but had been employed in farming by Mr. Hickling recently.  He had been a member of the Odd fellows for several years and the services at the South New Berlin cemetery will be conducted by the Odd Fellows.  The deceased was 56 years of age.  [Norwich Sun, May 24, 1930]

Dr. Philetus A. Hayes

Died July 23, 1928, Afton, NY

Dr. Philetus A. Hayes, coroner of Chenango county for many years until December 31, 1928, died Tuesday, in Afton.  Dr. Hayes is well known in this county, having been a physician and surgeon in Afton for the past 60 years.  Dr. Hayes was 81 years old, having been born in Castle Creek, September 10, 1848.  He is survived by one son, Professor Carlton Hayes of New York city.  Funeral services will be held at 3:30 Friday afternoon at his home in Afton and at 3:45 at the Baptist church with Rev. Huxtable officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery, Afton, at which the Afton lodge of Masons will have charge of the services.

G. Arthur Haynes

Died February 17, 1936, Norwich, NY

After an illness extending over one year during which period he was confined to his bed practically all of the time, the death of G. Arthur Haynes occurred at his home at the foot of Tanner Hill on the Chenango Lake road at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon.  The deceased was born Dec. 29, 1900 in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and was graduated from Norwich high school in 1918.  He also attended Cornell university.  Mr. Haynes was a member of the First Baptist church, the Steadfast circle of the King's Daughters and Sons and the Men's Brotherhood of the church.  He was united in marriage in June, 1928, to Lucille Torrey, who survives with two children, Robert and Ruby, one brother and three sisters, Mrs. George Graves of Norwich, Mrs. Ivan Boyce of Greene and Mrs. George Campbell of Sherburne and Luke Skinner of Syracuse.  A private prayer service will be held at the late home at 1:30 Friday afternoon, following which services will be held at the Breese funeral home at 2:30, Rev. Jas. K. Romeyn officiating.  The body will be placed in the vault at Mt. Hope awaiting burial in the spring.

Eva Helfer

Died February 1942, Norwich, NY

After a long period of failing health the death of Mrs. Eva Helfer occurred Thursday morning in the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Elliott, Randall avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Widely known as a chef in summer and winter hotels at Lake George and in Florida, Mrs. Helfer had resided with her daughter for the past 20 years.  She ranked with the best in her profession and many friends will learn with sorrow of her passing. She was born March 3, 1856 in the town of North Manlius [Onondaga Co., NY].  Mrs. Helfer was the widow of Louis Helfer.  Besides the daughter mentioned there survives a granddaughter, Miss May Elizabeth Elliott of this city. Funeral services are to be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the Breese Funeral Home.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Friends are asked to please omit flowers.

Death Notices

Chenango American, February 16, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 10th inst., Emma J. [Badger], daughter of Chester and Sarah Badger, aged 8 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Stephen Elliott, aged 21 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th isn't., Gordon Johnson aged 71 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Isaac Foote, aged 84 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Joseph H. Moore, aged 59 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Barbary Cook, wife of the late John Cook, aged 77 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Elizur Anderson, aged 28 years.

Chenango American, February 23, 1860

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Hannah L [Fish], wife of Mr. Seth H. Fish, aged 54 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., David [Tillotson], son of Perry and Clarissa Tillotson, aged 2 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mr. Martin V.B. Noyes, aged 26 years.