Obituaries (February 24, 2020)

Almira C. Page

Chenango American, October 29, 1863

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of consumption, Miss Almira C. [Page], daughter of Solomon and Eliza Page, aged 20 years, 11 months and 24 days.

The subject of this notice was kind to all, affectionate to friends, especially to parents, brothers and sisters, to whom she clung with fond attachment to the last.  Always cheerful and happy herself she contributed not a little to make happy the circle in which she moved, striving faithfully and patiently to overcome every obstacle or hindrance in the path of duty.  To the most worhty and amiable fruits of character, religion with its heavenly influences had added true excellence. As a Christian she was consistent, conscientious and devoted.  She united with the Baptist Church at Upper Lisle, in Jan. 1855, and with her father's family transferred her membership to the Baptist Church in this village in the summer of 1858.  Short as her course has been, yet such was her uniformity of Christian life, that she had greatly endeared herself to the church and Christian friends. And during her last sickness which was protracted for several months and attended with very great sufferings, she enjoyed a remarkable clear and happy state of mind. She talked freely of her approaching end, for the fear and dread of death appeared to have been entirely removed. The remembrance of seasons of sweet enjoyment with the church in prayer and praise, and with the choir (of which she was a much esteemed and worthy member) in the sweet songs of Zion, appeared to inspire a stronger desire to unite with saints and angels above in more exalted and harmonious strains; and when her eyes were dim in death she remarked to friends at her bedside, "All is dark"  And as a smile lit up her countenance she exclaimed, "Thou art with me--thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."  Hers was the quiet sinking to rest of a young Christian ripe for the garner on high.  In her death the church mourn the loss of a worthy and much esteemed member, the family a devoted daugher and an affectionate sister.

Ella J. (Brooker) Dibble

Died September 4, 1930, Norwich, NY

After a brief illness, Mrs. Ella J. Dibble passed from this life to the one beyond, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, morning, September 4, 1930, at 1:20 o'clock, where she had been taken for treatment.  The deceased was born in Schoharie county, May 6, 1873, a daughter of Alonzo Brooker and Julia Mitchell Brooker, his wife.  Her early life was passed in that vicinity. About thirty-eight years ago she came with her parents to this vicinity, where she resided until her death. She was united in marriage to Wm. Dibble and unto them one child, Bertha, the wife of Paul Phetteplace, was born.  Her husband passed away about twelve years ago.  Since the death of her husband, with the exception of about two years, she has made her home with the daughter above mentioned. She was a member of the Methodist church of this village, and a woman of fine Christian character, beloved in her home and well thought of by those who knew her. She is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Paul Phetteplace, two grandchildren, Misses Corda and Pauline Phetteplace, Mrs. Leon Bowers whom she brought up from infancy, six sisters:  Mrs. E.J. Lyons, Mrs. John Powderly, Mrs. Harry Charles, of Norwich; Carrie Brooker, of Delhi; Mrs. Charles Fanning, of New Berlin; five brothers Clarence, of Michigan City, Ind., Charles and Roscoe, of Norwich; Menzo and Glenn, of South New Belrin; two aunts: Mrs. Will Bagg, of South New Berlin; Mrs. Mervin Brooker, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was very largely attended by sympathizing relatives, neighbors and friends, Rev. Arthur Salin, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The floral pieces were many and beautiful. Burial was in the family plot, beside the husband, in South New Berlin cemetery.

Charles Henry Dixson

Died December 7, 1941, Morris, NY

Charles Henry Dixson, 85, passed away at the home of his son, Henry Dixson, in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Sunday, December 7, death being due to cerebral hemorrhage.  He had been seriously ill for two weeks, but had been blind and in a helpless condition for quite a long time.  He was tenderly cared for in the home where he died.  Charles Henry Dixson was born in the town in which he died and had been a lifelong resident of this community.  He was the son of Henry Dixson and Chloe (Bailey) Dixson. When a boy he attended the Wheeler district school.  He was born July 12, 1856.  July 4, 1876, he was united in marriage with Emma Carnrike, who passed away July 6, 1924.  Unto them were born eight children, seven of whom survive the father. They are:  Henry Dixson, South New Berlin; Ormond Dixson, Schenectady; Mrs. Pearl White, South New Berlin; Clayton Dixson, Mt. Upton; Mrs. Elva Moore, Mt. Upton; Leo Dixson, Holmesville; Alva Dixson, South New Berlin; Lewis Dixson, who died Sept. 17, 1928. There also survive thirty-four grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The deceased followed the occupation of carpenter and builder, as long as his health would permit.  He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, of South New Berlin, and was a respected and esteemed citizen. The funeral was held at the Dakin Funeral home, New Berlin, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m., Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector, officiating. Burial was in Cole cemetery, South New Berlin. The bearers were six grandsons:  Irving Dixson, Bert Dixson, Charles White, Kermit Dixson, Kenneth Moore and Raymond Dixson. 

Alvah E. Dixson

Died April 1929, Douglas, MA

Relatives and friends here have received word of the death of Alvah E. Dixson, which occurred at the home of his son, Norval, at Douglas, Mass., Sunday evening, the chief cause of his death being a shock which he suffered some time ago.  Alvah E. Dixson was the son of Henry Dixson and Chloe Ann Bailey, his wife, and was born on a farm in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], about 62 years ago, being one of a large family of children.  A large portion of his life was passed in this vicinity. Early in life he married Maude Sargent, the duaghter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sargent. Three children, Margaret, Clifford and Norval, were born unto them. For several years Alvah conducted a meat market in this village.  It was in this village his family was reared. About fourteen years ago they moved to Greeenfield, Mass., later going to Douglas, Mass., where Mr. Dixson was superintendent of a town farm for a few years, later going to Baldwinsville, Mass., where they were in charge of a children's hospital. While there Mr. Dixson suffered a severe stroke, since which he continued to fail, and they went to the home of their son Norval about April 1st, where he passed away.  Mr. Dixson had many friends here who are sorry to learn of his deaht. There survive him, beside the wife and children, two brothers, Charles and Thos., and five grandchildren. The funeral was held from the home of the son where he died, on Wednesday]. Burial at Douglas.

Death Notices

Mrs. Eliz Myrick Dixon died Friday morning [in Gilbertsville, Otsego Co., NY], February 10, 1933, after a painful illness of two months' duration.  The funeral was held Sunday

Chenango Union, October 7, 1863

At sea, on the 22d ult., while on his way home, of consumption, Mr. George Isbell, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B 114th N.Y.S.V.

At Berwick City, La., Sept. 22d, of congestive cills, Mr. Wait Stiles, a member of Co. C, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  He was a soldier ever prompt and obedient to the execution of his duty; a friend always affable and obliging; and a man against whom the finger of reproach could not be lifted.  We gave him all a soldier has to give, a grave hallowed by the last offering of his sorrowing comrades.  C.J.E.

At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Brownson, aged 80 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of Nelson N. Greene, on the 25th of September, of consumption, Mrs. Cynthia Greene, wife of Arthur Greene, deceased, in the 73d year of her age.