Obituaries (June 22)

Clyde Stewart

Chenango Telegraph, September 29, 1942

Mrs. Hazel Foster, Elm Street, has received a message notifying her of the death of Clyde Stewart of Waterford, Pa.  Mr. Stewart was working for the electric company at Erie, Pa. and was killed instantly while at work Wednesday noon, when struck in the chest by a broken emery wheel.  He was about 37 years of age.  He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Charlotte Green of Norwich, who was a nurse in the Chenango Memorial Hospital for several years, also one son David, his parents and several brothers and sisters.  His remains were taken to Indiana, Pa. His home town, where funeral services will be held at the Robinson funeral home at 2:30 p.m., Saturday.

Elmer A. Smith

Died January 1943

Elmer A. Smith, 60, passed away at Fairmount Sanitarium Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Saturday morning at 10:15. Deceased had been a patient there since November, 1941.  Mr. Smith was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Aug. 6, 1882 and was engaged most of his life in that area in farming.  In 1932 he moved to Norwich and for the past eight years had worked for Daniel Anderson on the latter's farm on Tanner Hill.  He was engaged in that work until ill health forced his retirement.  His wife, Nellie Alger Smith, died in June 1932.  He is survived by one daughter and four sons, Mrs. Flora VanPelt of this city, Floyd L. Smith of New Berlin, Orville Smith of Norwich, R.D., Private Kenneth C. Smith of Pine Camp, N.Y., and Private Ralph C. Smith of Fort Riley, Kansas.  He also leaves three grandchildren.  Mr. Smith had been industrious and devoted to his family and these attributes of life endeared him to many friends.  Services are to be held at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. W. Gray Jones officiating.  committal services will be held in Mt. Hope chapel, pending burial in the spring in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Montezuma C. Stewart

Died November 23, 1942

Mont C. Stewart of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], 76, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 5:30 Monday night.  In failing health for a long time, the deceased recently underwent a major operation from the effects of which he failed to recover.  Born in Kirk, Dec. 9, 1865, the son of Charlotte Chase Stewart and George W. Stewart, the deceased had always resided in the South Plymouth area.  His entire life had been spent in farming and up until five years ago he had been active in the operation of his fine farm. He retired in 1937.  Mr. Stewart was united in marriage with Cora E. Ross on Jan. 16, 1889, and she died Oct. 18, 1933.  He was a man of sterling character, industrious and willing to lend a hand to any community project. He leaves many friends who will express genuine sorrow at his demise. There survive three daughters, Miss Irma G. Stewart, Mrs. Henry B. Griffin and Mrs. Frederic A. Paquette, all of Norwich, also four grandchildren, James B. Griffin and Betty Griffin of Phoenix, Arizona, George Griffin, who is with the U.S. Army in the Canal Zone, and Mrs. Van D. Clark of Albuquerque, N.M., also several cousins.  Rev. L.S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, will officiate at the services at the late home, and burial will be made in the family plot at Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Georgianna (Titus) Smith

Died in the spring of 1943

Following an extended illness, the death of Mrs. Georgianna Smith of 31 Canasawacta street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Saturday night.  Mrs. Smith was born in North Norwich, Aug. 10, 1862, the daughter of Isaac Titus and Esther Freeman Titus. During her long life of 80 years she had always resided either in North Norwich or Norwich.  For 38 years she was a resident of this city and for 22 of those years she faithfully served the Chenango Valley Home as matron until she retired in 1937.  The deceased was a member of Broad street Methodist church, the S B A W class and the Willing Workers Circle of King's Daughters.  She was the last of her family and was loved by all who knew her.  She was greatly devoted to her home and family, and possessed a wide acquaintance in this city and in her native town of North Norwich.  Mrs. Smith was held in the highest respect by a legion of friends.  Possessed of a kindly and cheerful disposition, never with a word of complaint or fault, she radiated confidence in her every walk in life.  Her companionship and thoughtfulness of others endeared her to every resident of the Chenango Valley Home, where she served as matron with unfailing devotion for more than a score of years.  When she retired from her service at that home it was with deep regret, and there are many residents of the home now who knew her for her patient ways and kindly care who will mourn her passing.  She will be missed by many who held her friendship.  There survive four children, Mrs. Theron A. Kinney of North norwich, Mrs. R. Fay Smith of this city, Mrs. Harry B. Hill of East Orange, N.J., and Dr. Harvey E. Smith of Binghamton, six grandchildren survive also, Dr. Leslie T. Kinney of this city, Mrs. Harold Ferguson of North norwich, Miss Marion Hill of South Dayton, N.Y., Harvey Smith and Robert and Barbara Smith all of Binghamton. She also leaves five great-grandchildren.  Services are to be conducted at the Geo. J. Devine Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. W. Gray Jones, pastor of Broad Street church. Burial is to be made in the North Norwich cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 6, 1855

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., of consumption, Luther Newton, aged 74 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Albert Eugene [Bingham], son of Frederick M. and Mariette Bingham, aged 6 months, 7 days.

In Willet [Cortland Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of consumption, Mr. Samuel Canfield, aged 74 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Caroline [Sturges], daughter of J.E. and Caroline Sturges, aged 6 months and 2 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, Nov. 28th, Doct. C.E. Field, aged 27 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, 28th, ult. Clement Sands, youngest son of James W. Clark, aged 5 years, 8 months and 13 days.