Obituaries (May 10)

Andrew Lathrop

Chenango American, July 12, 1860

Drowned:  Andrew Lathrop, a son of Mr. Lathrop of the firm of Lathrup, Ludington & Co., New York, was drowned at Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY] on Thursday last.  He was bathing with a son of Mr. Benj. Cannon and a son of Rev. S.J. White.  He got beyond his depth and sank before the other boys could get assistance.  He had just come up with a little sister to spend the summer, and was in perfect ecstasies at the idea of having a good time.  His friends in the city will receive his body in the same train that brings them his first letter, saying that "he arrived safely, and was well and happy."  His age was thirteen and was a boy of much promise.  Franklin Visitor.

Nettie Poole Coakley

Died March 18, 1940, Otselic, NY

Nettie Poole, wife of Frank Coakley, passed away at her home in Otselic March 18, 1940.  She was born in DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY] April 27, 1865 and received her education there, graduating from the old academy and from training class, teaching for a period of 27 years very successfully.  Nettie Poole and Frank Coakley were united in marriage Dec. 25, 1903 in Otselic. They lived on his farm there until 1921, when they bought a place in Norwich and lived there one year.  Then they moved to Stewart Corners where they purchased a farm, living there 17 years.  In failing health they came back to Otselic to live.  Being of quiet nature she centered her thoughts in her home, but never failing to be of assistance to her friends and neighbors in time of need.  Her long illness of over a year, in bed almost helpless, was borne with courage and fortitude, never giving up hope but that she might get better again. She was tenderly and lovingly cared for by her husband, daughter and nurse. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband and step-daughter, a sister, Mrs. Fred Bush of Cortland and Several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held at her late home and at church Thursday afternoon.  The body was placed in the vault in Sherburne West Hill Cemetery.

Fred Burr Cole

Died February 26, 1936

Fred Burr Cole, one of Cherry Valley's [Otsego Co., NY]leading young business men, passed away at the New York State Oneonta Tuberculosis Hospital, on Thursday, February 26, 1936.  He had been a patient at the hospital since January 19th.  Mr. Cole was first taken with tuberculosis about four years ago.  He also received treatment at Saranac Lake. Everything possible in medical skill was done for him, but the disease was too firmly seated and he succumbed at the early age of 46. HIs many friends and business associates deeply mourn his untimely passing.  Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.  Mr. Cole was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and was the son of Isaac E. Cole and Caroline (Sage) Cole.  When he was ten years of age his parents came to Cherry Valley to reside.  On June 14, 1914, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Brockway of Richfield Springs.  He has been associated with his father and brother in the coal and feed business for over twenty years.  Mr. Cole was a young man of exceptionally fine character and true worth.  He was a member of the Grace Episcopal Chruch and of the local Masonic Order.  Private Masonic services were held from the Ottman Funeral home on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The funeral services, which were private, were held on Sunday at 12:30 with the Rev. Wm. Powell Hill of the Grace Episcopal Church officiating.  Burial was made in the South New Berlin cemetery.  Mr. Cole is survived by his wife and two daughters: Mrs. Marion Slocum of long Island City, and Miss Katherine Cole of Cherry Valley, by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac E Cole of Cherry Valley; by one brother, Raymond Cole of Cherry Valley; and by one aunt Mrs. Frank Lamb of South New Berlin.

Thaddeus Chase, Donald Schworm, & Warren R. Parker

Died November 12, 1940

Thaddeus Chase of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], his son-in-law, Donald Schworm, and Warren R. Parker, both of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], were drowned in Big Moose lake in the Adirondacks Tuesday afternoon of last week.  Chase for the past 20 years has spent the hunting season at a camp on the lake owned by a New York sportsman. The two younger men joined him Sunday.  On Tuesday they made preparations to return home, carrying one load of duffel across the lake in the morning in a canoe.  In the afternoon they started on the last trip.  The canoe evidently was overturned by the wind and the men clug to it propelling it toward shore until their feet could touch bottom. They then started toward the bank 100 feet away, but dropped off a ledge into a pocket where the water was seven feet deep and all drowned. When Chase failed to return to camp a search was started. The canoe was found on shore near the scene of the tragedy and the bodies were recovered about noon Wednesday.

Old Forge:  As officials closed their investigation into the deaths of three deer hunters who lost their lives when a 15-foot canoe capsized on Big Moose Lake two miles east of the Higby Camp, relatives proceeded today with funeral plans.
Thaddeus Chase, 71, of R.D. New Berlin, a farmer
Donald J. Schworm, 23, son-in-law of Mr. Chase and managee of a meat market at Edmeston.
Warren Parer Jr., 35, of R.D> Edmeston, a farmer.

Coroner James W. Graves gave verdicts of accidental drowning and the bodies were removed to their homes last night.

The tragedy was discovered at 4 o'clock yesterday morning when Alvin Becker of Larchmont, worried over failure of the men to return to their camp started a search and found their overturned canoe near the Greenwood camp.  He also found a burlap bag of clothing and provisions.  He then notified Roy Higby, who summoned state police.  Troopers Ward K. Donovan and Raymond Hildebrandt of the Old Forge patrol went to the scene and with a half dozen volunteers started dragging operation.  They found the bodies 100 feet off shore shortly after noon and they were removed to the Higby boathouse, to await the arrival of Dr. Graves.  Mr. Becker said Mr. Chase had been camping with him near Sisters Lake since Nov. 4, and that Schworm and Parker joined him last week end.  While the lake was rough Tuesday afternoon it was not believed to be choppy enough to upset a canoe.  The craft had a broken gunwhale, and this was believed to have caused it to capsize.  Dr. Graves said there were indications Mr. Chase had attempted to discard a heavy coat.  Mr. Becker told authorities Parker and Schworm decided to return home and with Chase left camp about 3 P.M. Tuesday.  The drowning apparently occurred while Chase was taking them from the camp to their car.
Mr. Chase a veteran hunter had been going to the woods annually for the last 40 years.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Spurr Chase, two sons, Sidney Chase of West Winfield, and Rolland Chase of South Edmeston, three daughters, Mrs. Donald Schworm of Edmeston, Mrs. Ivan Scheurman, and Mrs. Lawrence Sprague of New Berlin, and five brothers in Pittsfield.

Mr. Parker is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Parker, Sr., and four sisters, Miss Adah Parker, of Edmeston, Mrs. Giles Nichols of Ludlowville, Mrs. Glenn Tilley of Mount Vision and Mrs. Curtis Ackerman of West Burlington.

Mr. Schworm leaves his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Chase Schworm, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Schworm; a daughter, Rosemary Stella Schworm; three brothers Robert, Earl and Leon Schworm and his grandfather, John Schworm all of Edmeston.

Death notices - 1860

Chenango American, July 12, 1860

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mrs. Lorchamah McCall, in the 99th year of her age.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY] of putrid sore throat on the 13th ult, Franklin Reuben [Shiffer], aged 5 years 10 months and 3 days;  on the 15th, Frederick Rice [Shiffer], aged 5 years 10 months and 5 days;  on the 23d, Hattie Maria [Shiffer] aged 8 years 2 months and 12 days;  on the 25th, William George [Shiffer], aged 9 years 3 weeks--sons and dsughter of William G. and Mary H. Shiffer.