Obituaries (January 26)

Mariette (Haight) Goodnow

Died November 5, 1930, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Darwin Goodnow passed away at her home on South street, this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.  She had been ill for many weeks. This aged lady had been a resident of this village for a great many years, and was a highly respected resident.  She is survived by one son, Henry. The funeral will occur Saturday at 11 o'clock a.m.

Byron Nelson VanWarner

Died June 3, 1935, Pittsfield, NY

The town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], has lost a highly respected farmer and citizen in the death of Byron Nelson VanWarner, 68, which occurred at his home south of this village on Monday, June 3, 1935.  He had been in failing health for about two years, his death being caused by cancer of the stomach.  The funeral was held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon, June 5, Rev. Helen S. Traver, Rev. B.H. Eddy and Rev. Russell Gates officiating. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery in this village.  Mr. VanWarner was born on Oct. 13, 1866, in Truxton, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], son of David and Jane Belden VanWarner.  In 1893 he married Mary Emma Hill, who survives him, together with the following sons and daughters: Adolph VanWarner, New Berlin; Arthur Winton of Columbus; Alta Johnson of Norwich; Frances Dixson of So. New Berlin; Millie VanWarner of So. New Berlin.  He is also survived by four sisters: Mrs. Kate Gage of New Berlin; Mrs. Howard miller of So. New Berlin; Mrs. Clara Covenhoven of Oneonta; Mrs. Arthur Winton of Columbus.--Gazette

McClellan Van Valkenburg

Died September 17, 1935, Troy, NY

McClellan Van Vallkenburg, a former resident of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday night of last week in a hospital at troy, N.Y. [Rensselaer Co.] from an illness of about six weeks.  He came to North Hoosick about a year ago from Binghamton, to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. L.D. Baker. Besides Mrs. Baker, the survivors include one son, Frank, of Ilion, two daughters, Mrs. Florence Ashley, of Mohawk, and Mrs. Andrew Vrooman, of Canton. The Rev. John G. Masel, pastor of the North Hoosick Methodist church, officiated at the funeral. Burial was in Waites Corner cemetery.  Clell was a half brother of the late Frank Van Valkenburg, and in this vicinity a large portion of his life was spent.  He was born in the house which stood where the Coss Garage now stands about 75 years ago.

Dr. Lee Cone VanWagner

Died June 18, 1941, Cooperstown, NY

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Lee Cone VanWagner, widely known physician of this village died at the Bassett hospital in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY] Wednesday following an illness of several weeks and a critical illness of one week.  Born November 20, 1869 in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], he was the son of Solomon and Alice (Cone) VanWagner. Dr. VanWagner spent his early life in Sherburne.  He was graduated in 1890 from the medical school of the University of the City of New York.  He immediately went to Columbus where he practiced for a year.  Moving to New Berlin, at the end of a year, his office has since been located here. An outstanding resident of the village and county, Dr. VanWagner, was beloved by a wide circle and held in high esteem.  He was a member of the Chenango County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Van Wagner had long been a member of Phoebus lodge, F. and A.M. in this village and St. Andrew's Episcopal church.  In 1902 he was united in marriage to Isabel J. Banks.  Surviving also are a brother, Benjamin VanWagner of Sherburne and three sisters, Mrs. Floy Swan and Mrs. Harry Dewey, both of Sherburne and Mrs. Ruth Loomis of Lebanon. Funeral Services are to be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Andrew's church. The rector, Rev. Nelson F. Parke, will officiate. Burial will be made in St. Andrew's cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 30, 1863

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mary E. [Johnson], wife of Henry E. Johnston, aged 23 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., suddenly, of diptheria, Anna M. [Field], wife of Orville L. Field, and daughter of Asa Barnes, Esq., aged 25 years, 7 months, 16 days.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Phebe [Bancroft], wife of Allen Bancroft, aged 47 years and 19 days.

In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Miss Harriet Van Horne, daughter of David Van Horne, Esq.  On the 22d inst., David Van Horne, Esq, aged 59 years.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., of diptheria, Frank Hamilton [Griswold], aged ? years and 6 months; on the 9th inst., Sarah Lilian [Griswold], aged 18 years and 4 months; and on the 13th inst., Georgian I. [Griswold], aged 15 years and 17 days--children of George W. and Sarah L. Griswold.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., of erysipelas, Harriet O. Smith, daughter of Jonah and Jane Smith, aged 30 years, 2 months and 2 days.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mrs. Miranda Wood, wife of Ephraim Wood, Esq., aged 57 years, 8 months and 14 days.

At Quarantine Station, La, 72 miles below New Orleans, of typhoid fever, Daniel Nichols, a member of Co. C, 114th N.Y.S.V., from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years.