Obituaries (March 5)

Frank H. Dowd

Died March 5, 1931, Coventry, NY

Funeral services for Frank H. Dowd a prominent Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] farmer whose death occurred Thursday were held from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church in Oxford Monday morning.  Deceased was about 60 years of age, and was a former resident of this city.  He however, had been a resident of Coventry for about 25 years, and by hard and consistent work had acquired several large and valuable farms.  At the time of his death Mr. Dowd was the owner of one of the finest and largest dairies in the southern tier of the county. There are no near surviving relatives, his wife having died several years ago.

Timothy Downey

Died June 18, 1939, Norwich, NY

The death of Timothy Downey, 63, prominent Preston [Chenango Co., NY] resident, occurred Sunday noon at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] following an extended illness. Born in Ireland, Mr. Downey came to this country at the age of nine years and had since resided on the Reidy farm at Preston. A very substantial citizen, Mr. Downey was beloved by a wide circle of friends.  He was widely known thruout Chenango county.  His interests were devoted to his home community, his family and his church.  Mr. Downey accepted as his mission in life, a service to others, and few are the residents in Preston who have not at some time or another, benefitted from a neighborly act by him.  Funeral services will be held at daylight saving time Wednesday morning, 9:15, at the residence in Preston and at 10 o'clock from St. Paul's church here.  Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney, pastor of St. Paul's Chruch will officiate and burial will be made in the family plot at St. Paul's cemetery. The death of Mrs. Downey occurred three years ago.  Immediate survivors include one sister, Mrs. Stephen Healy of Middletown and the following nieces and nephews, Miss Anna Downey of Oneonta; Timothy D. Downey, Francis Downey, Timothy H. Downey of Preston; Edward A. Downey, Mrs. William Leahy, Mrs. Bernard Leahy, Leo Downey of Norwich; Timothy Downey, Edward Downey, Mrs. Catherine Gibbons, Mrs. Mary Ahern of Middletown; Lawrence Kinney and Mrs. Anna Galvin of New York city; Mrs. Martha Search of Franklin, N.J.; Mrs. Maude Ivory and Mrs. Edward Iwanicki of Detroit, Mich.

Max Martin Detwyler

Died December 15, 1926, Smyrna, NY

Max Martin Detwyler, a Swiss, 52 years old, was found dead at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon on the doorstep of the Gus Loomis home four miles from Smyrna village [Chenango Co., NY]. The body was discovered by Frank and Emil Schara, brothers, who notified Deputy Sheriff A.R. Brown of Smyrna, who in turn called Dr. A.K. Benedict of Sherburne, coroner.  Coroner Benedict directed the removal of the remains to the undertaking parlors of W.G. Willcox at Smyrna, where an autopsy was performed Thursday morning by Dr. Benedict, assisted by Dr. William Little. Death was due to a rupture of the heart.  Very little is known about the victim, who for several years resided in Smyrna and worked at the trade of harness maker.  He was formerly employed at the farm of Jay Keator, just north of this city and who is anxious to learn about the relatives of the man.  From appearances, it would indicate that the victim fell off the back porch of the Loomis home.  No member of the family was at home Wednesday, but there was a fire in the stove and the door of the house was unlocked. Detwyler is known to have a niece living either in Honesdale or Carbondale, Pa.  He also has a son living either in Honesdale or Carbondale, Pa.  He is a member of the Moose of Oneonta.  Any person knowing about the relatives of the man are asked to notify Mr. Keator at Norwich by calling 165W.

The funeral of Max M. Detwyler, who died suddenly on Wednesday, was held in the W.G. Willcox undertaking parlors on Saturday morning, Rev. George B. Graves officiating.  Interment was made in the West Village cemetery.

The family of the late Max Detwyler wish to express their thanks and appreciation of all the courtesies extended them during their stay in Smyrna and especially thank all those who contributed flowers.  Carl Detwyler, Mrs. John Remington

Cora Jane (Sawyer) Denslow

Died February 2, 1944, Morris, NY

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Cora Jane Denslow, wife of Charles E. Denslow whose death occurred suddenly Wednesday will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. H.C. Kelleran, rector of St. Matthew's church of which she was a communicant will officiate.  Burial is to be made in the spring in the family plot in Mt. Hope cemetery at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Denslow was born in Norwich November 2, 1861 the daughter of John H. and Hannah (Hammond) Sawyer.  Her marriage to Charles Denslow occurred Sept. 30, 1885.  Mrs. Denslow was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church in Norwich.  She had been a resident of South New Berlin for the past 15 years.  Besides her husband she is survived by a half brother, Samuel Sawyer of Norwich, also two nephews, Charles and Easton Sawyer, both of Norwich.

Viola Taylor (Hand) Deming

Died April 6, 1937, North Norwich, NY

After an extended illness of nearly one year, the death of Mrs. Viola Taylor Hand Deming occurred at 4:25 Tuesday morning at the home of Albert Boos of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], December 21, 1885, and had spent her entire life in Columbus, New Berlin, Norwich and North Norwich. She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. John T. Hand of New Berlin and will be kindly remembered by many friends. She attended the Rochester Business College when a young woman.  The only near relatives are two cousins, Mrs. Charles Horstman of Columbus and Mrs. Lloyd Thompson of Cooperstown.  Services are to be held from the Boos home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with burial in Sherburne West Hill cemetery--Norwich Sun.  Dr. Hand and family were residents of this village [Norwich, NY] at one time and here some of her younger life was spent.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 26, 1863

At Belle Island, near Richmond, Mr. Addison Beardsley, of Co. K, 10th N.Y. Cavalry, son of Asa Beardsley of Oxford, aged 20 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Catharine [Fisher], wife of Thompson G. Fisher, aged 58 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Clara R. [Bellows], daughter of Dr. H.K. Bellows, aged 10 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., of consumption, Mr. George A. Wagner, aged 27 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Charles N. [Hale], son of Hiram Hale, aged 2 years, 1 month and 22 days.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Jane M. Vandebin, daughter of Mr. S.B. Marsh.

Chenango American, December 24, 1863

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Susan Palmer, aged 63 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Earnest Whitney, aged 3 years, 7 months

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. George Adelbert Tuttle, aged 23 years and 10 months.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Oscar Butts, aged 32 years.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Amy Grant, wife of Luther Grant, aged 23 years, 7 months and 29 days.