Obituaries (October 15)

Infantile Paralysis Deaths

South New Berlin Bee, August 19, 1916

Miss Dora Gifford, the 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Gifford of West Laurens, died at about 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon of infantile paralysis. This is the third death from the disease within the past two weeks.  The first was that of Mattie Wade, aged 10 years; the second of a young son of Hans Anderson, and the third that of  Miss Gifford.  No other cases have developed in the vicinity, and Dr. Winsor is hopeful that the malady has run its course at West Laurens [Otsego Co., NY]

Samuel Thomas

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mr. Samuel Thomas, aged 76 years.  The deceased had long been a resident of this town and was respected for his quiet, unostentatious virtue.  For many years he had been in feeble health, though until a few months past he had been but little confined to a bed of sickness.  Professing through a long course of years the Religion of Christ, he sought to exhibit its blessed influence in a life of obedience to its exactions.  The last years of his life were spent in the Communion of the Episcopal Chruch to the services of which he was evidently attached.  He sought its ministrations and found comfort in them just ere he closed his eyes in death. The author of this brief notice has enjoyed many tokens of kindness at the hands of this aged and departed friend and he brings this simple tribute to the grave where his ashes sleep.

Frank Withey

Died September 18, 1936, Utica, NY

Funeral services for Frank Withey, a highly respected resident, who died at  his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] Saturday morning, were held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Hillsinger on Grove street, Morris Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. H.E. Danielson, pastor of the Morris Baptist church, of which organization the deceased had long been a member.  Interment was in the family plot in the new part of Hillington cemetery.  Frank Withey, oldest son of Silas and Adaline (Benjamin) Withey, was born April 26, 1873, in Elm Grove and remained in Morris township [Otsego Co., NY] throughout young manhood.  Later he spent a few years in Bainbridge and moved from there to Utica.  Mr. Withey was a carpenter and followed his trade until 13 years ago when he received an injury which made him unfit for the active duties of life.  He was three times married.  Mrs. Ella Withey, his widow, survives.  Other immediate relatives are a daughter, Mrs. Maurice LaPointe of Massena; two brothers, Jesse Withey of Utica and George Withey of Eatontown, N.J.; two aunts, Mrs. Lavinia Lewis and Mrs. Carrie Benington of Morris, and numerous cousins.

Benjamin B. Woodard

Died March 31, 1940, Norwich, NY

Following an extended period of ill health, the death of Benjamin B. Woodard occurred Sunday afternoon at 2:45 at the family home, 32 Division street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr Woodard was born April 3, 1877 in the town of Norwich.  For many years he was engaged in farming but for the past several years ill health forced him to live in retirement.  A wide acquaintance held him in high respect and affection.  Besides his wife there survive a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Miller, and one grandson, Kenneth Miller, also three brothers, Fred, Frank and Wallace Woodard, all of this city, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at the Breese Funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

In the Hospital at Hatteras Inlet, on the 3d inst., of Typhoid Fever, Byron M. Badger, aged 16 years and 8 months, of Co. B, 89 reg. N.Y.S.V.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mrs. Hannah B. Dunlap, wife of Robert Dunlap, aged 67 years.

Chenango American, March 20, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Miss Caroline Ockerman, aged 46 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., of diptheria, Edmond [Wardwell], youngest son of Augustus and Adeline Wardwell, aged 8 months and 10 days.