Obituaries (November 19)

Grace (Talbot) Robinson

Died March 9, 1939, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Vaness D. Robinson, lifelong resident of this place, and one of its best known and most public spirited women, died about noon Thursday at her home, following a five-week illness with heart trouble.  Her funeral will be held at 2:30 Sunday from the residence, with Rev. Daniel J. Dunbar of the Second Baptist church officiating, and burial in Union cemetery, Edmeston.  Mrs. Robinson, formerly Miss Grace Talbot, daughter of Richmond and Sarah Ann (West) Talbot, was born here Nov. 23, 1872.  She was married in 1895 to Mr. Robinson, founder and secretary of the New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and a prominent figure in insurance circles of the state.  The deceased was a past matron of Edmeston chapter, Eastern Star, past president of the Edmeston Woman's Club, and prominent in the activities of the Silver Lake Golf Club of New Berlin. An attendant of the Baptist church, she was for many years teacher of its Philathea class during her early life.  Also a talented composer, she wrote the words for the song, "Our Empire State," and for the song of the sixth district, state federation of Women's Clubs.  Because of her many and varied interest, and her sterling character, she will be greatly missed in the community.  Besides Mr. Robinson she leaves two sons, Ward and Douglas Robinson of Edmeston, and three grandchildren.

Ophelia Delphine Robinson

Died September 10, 1935, Smithville, NY

Mrs. Ophelia Delphine Robinson, 86 years old last February, died at the home of her son, Louis J. Robinson, in this village, at 2:30 Tuesday morning after a long illness.  The deceased was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and, with the exception of a few years had spent her entire life in this vicinity.  She had been confined to her room for twelve weeks.  Besides the son above mentioned there survive two other sons, Henry Asa Robinson and Rufus M. Robinson of South New Berlin, also a nephew, Kenton Robinson and a niece, Mary Robinson.  The deceased was a widow of the late Herbert A Robinson who died in 1929.  Funeral services were held in the Baptist church, this village at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with burial beside her husband in Riverside cemetery.

Delilion (Tyler) Robinson

Died March 14, 1912, New Berlin, NY

Delilian Robinson, wife of Wm. Robinson, died at her residence on West street, Thursday, Mar. 14, 1912.  She was a daughter of James and Lydia Tyler, was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Aug. 16, 1842.  Living with her parents until her marriage to Wm. Robinson in 1859.  When they bought a farm on the Great Brook where they resided until moving into the village a few years ago.  Mrs. Robinson was respected by all who knew her, was a devoted Christian, member of the Baptist church in this village, retiring in her disposition, conscientious in all her Christian duties, loyal to her church and family, a faithful wife and mother, one who will be sadly missed by the bereaved family and a large circle of friends.  She leaves a husband and two children, Mrs. Sarah Beatty residing in our village and Jesse residing in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Funeral at the late residence Sunday. Rev. R.A. Gates of Oxford, officiating.  Burial at South New Berlin. ---Gazette.

Leona Marguerite Riker

Died January 24, 1934, Norwich, NY

Leona Marguerite Riker who passed away at her home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] early Wednesday morning, January 24, 1934, was born Feb. 9, 1909, at Naples, N.Y., the daughter of William H. Riker and the late Attie May Gage Riker.  Following the death of her mother in 1911, she spent several years of her childhood with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Burlingame.  Since the re-marriage of her father, her home had been in Norwich.  She was a graduate from the Norwich high school in the class of 1927 and the Norwich training class in 1928.  Four years ago ill health forced her to give up her teaching in the Burwell district at King Settlement and also her position as organist at the Calvary Baptist church where she was a very valued member. She was talented in so many ways and caught a vision of the places in the world where she could serve so she fought so bravely and hopefully for life but the dread tuberculosis was stronger than her strength.  However, no one could say that she fought in vain, because in those brief years she lived more fully than most people live in many years. She was the most wonderful Christian the writer ever saw, and her influence far and near through her prayers, letters, poems and constant thoughtfulness, can never be known in this world.  Her always happy face shone with a radiance that came from the Christ who lived in her and no one could enter her room without receiving a real blessing. She was a millionaire in friends and they showered her with remembrances throughout her illness.  Her parents did everything possible for her in every way and "Mother Carrie" who is a trained nurse was to her a devoted mother, nurse, companion and chum.  The funeral service was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Bresee funeral home.  Her pastor Rev. N.S. McPherson officiated. The service opened with two hymns "I Walk with the King" and "Face to Face" played as piano solos and closed with two beautiful harp solos, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Abide With Me."  The service was largely attended and the great profusion of floral tributes seemed to speak so silently but earnestly for the many friends and relatives "We loved you."  Burial was in Riverside cemetery at South New Berlin, beside her mother and brother. Besides her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Riker, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura McBurney, also of Norwich; by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gage, an uncle, Edwin R. Gage and many other relatives.

Death Notices

Chenango American, August 14, 1862

In Camp Morgan, Key West, on the 9th of June, Charles J. Hall, of Co. E, 90th Reg., N.Y.S.V., son of Otis Hall, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 16 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Almon S. Janes, aged 58 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Mary Ann [Seward], daughter of Daniel C. Seward, aged 21 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., Mary E., [Wheaton], daughter of Reuben and Nancy Wheaton, aged 26 years.  Also of the same disease, on the 16th ult., Mr. Reuben Wheaton, aged 61 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Charles Sumner [Benedict], youngest son of Orville and Cyrena Benedict, aged 2 years.  Also June 7th, Oliver Fremont [Benedict], third son of Orville and Cyrena Benedict, aged 4 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Hellen [Thompson], daughter of Richard and Olive Thompson, aged 12 years.