Obituaries (October 23)

Charles H. Woodard

Died April 9, 1939, Norwich, NY

The death of Charles H. Woodard occurred Sunday morning at 8:30 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Woodard was born in the town of Norwich, Aug. 27, 1868, and for some 40 years resided on the present Phetteplace farm near Haynes.  He was widely known and held in high respect by many friends who will learn with regret of his passing.  Four brothers survive, Fred M., Frank E., Wallace E. and Benjamin B. Woodard, all of this city, also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held from the Breese Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. D.G. DeBoer, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Ivan Dewitt Woodard

Died March 29, 1943, Norwich, NY

Following a heart attack, Ivan DeWitt Woodard of Berry street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] died at his home about 9:30 Monday night.  Mr. Woodard was born in Norwich, Jan. 5, 1896, and for some time had lived at 35 Berry street.  He was a member of the American legion, VFW and the DAV.  He was also a member of the North Norwich Grange, Chenango County Pomona Grange and the New York State Grange.  Mr. Woodard also was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church. The deceased was employed as a foreman at the Bennett Fireplace Corporation.  He is survived by his wife and the following children, Robert Woodard, Howard Adams, Corporal Melvin Adams and Miss Marion Adams.  He also leaves his father, Fred Woodard of Norwich and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Crandall of North Norwich, Mrs. Bertha Lockwood of Marcy and Mrs. Ruth Adams of Norwich, besides several nephews and nieces.  Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating. Burial is to be made in Mt. Hope cemetery. 

Julia M. (Follett) Woodard

Died December 19, 1935, Norwich, NY

Mrs.  Julia M. Woodard, wife of Fred M. Woodard, passed away at the family home, 37 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday night at 5:40 following an illness of only four days.  Born Sept. 3, 1867 in the town of  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Woodard had resided in this city for the past 28 years and leaves a large circle of friends not only in the community but in the county as well who will extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.  A woman of sterling character, she was devoted to her home and family and was held in the highest esteem in the neighborhood in which she had resided for many years.  Surviving, in addition to the husband mentioned, are the following children:  Mr.s Lewis M. Crandall of North Norwich, Ivan Woodard of Norwich, Mrs. Chester G. Lockwood of Utica and Mrs. Everett B. Adams of Norwich.  Four grandchildren also survive as well as three brothers, George C. Follett of Woods Corners, Whitman D. Follett of North Norwich and Frank D. Follett of South New Berlin road.  Funeral services will be held from the Breese funeral home on South Broad street at two o'clock Monday afternoon Rev. D.G. DeBoer of the First congregational church, of which she was a member officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]

Schuyler Legrand Woodard

Died November 14, 1935, Morris, NY

Schuyler L. Woodard, a retired merchant of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], passed away in his sleep early Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 1935, at his residence on East main street after a long illness. Schuyler Legrand Woodard, was the youngest son of John S. and Phoebe (Olin) Woodard, was born March 27, 1861, in the town of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], where he grew to manhood.  May 10, 1885 he married Miss Minnie Williams of Pittsfield, who survives, and who tenderly cared for him during his long illness. To them were born three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Sloan of Morris, Mrs. Claude Mansfield, who died April 3, 1912, and Mrs. Douglas Barry of Albany.  Mr. Woodard owned and operated a large farm in Pittsfield for a number of years after his marriage.  In 1903 the family moved to Morris village, where Mr. Woodard conducted a meat market on Main street, in what is now the Melnick building.  some time later he moved across the street and added a grocery department to his store.  About eight years ago failing health caused him to dispose of his stock of goods and retire from active work.  Immediate surviving relatives are the widow and two daughters; a grandson, Adolphus Sloan of Morris; two nephews, Lynn J. Woodard of New Berlin and John A. Woodard of Edmeston, also one niece, Mrs. Arthur Hawkins of West Burlington.  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. L.C. Denney, rector of Zion church, were held at the family home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment was in the family plot in the new part of Hillington cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 17, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Frankie Eugene [Cohoon], youngest son of W.R. and Caroline Cohoon, aged 5 years 4 months and 10 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., of inflammation of the lungs, Carrie Dunn, twin daughter of Wm. and Miranda Dunn, aged 16 months.

Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest;

God called the home, he thought it best.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult., of cancer in the throat, Mrs. Lydia M. [Miller], wife of Chas. B. Miller, Esq., aged 20 years.

At Camp North, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., on the 1st, Elbridge R. [Burnham] of Comp. B, 76th Reg., son of Norman Burnham of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged [19] years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mary [Barstow], wife of Mr. Orville Barstow, aged 49 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Philip Shiffer, formerly of Coventry, aged 77 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Miss Ernesteine [Eddy], daughter of Geroge W. and Betsey J. Eddy, in the 18th year of her age.