Obituaries (May 16)

Ivon Steward

Utica Saturday Globe, May 12, 1906

Ivon Steward

After a painful illness extending over a period of six months, Ivon Steward passed away at his home in Kirk [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday morning of last week, aged 26.  He was born and had always lived in Kirk, and was a most exemplary young man.  He bore his long illness with great patience and though he suffered intensely, his sunny disposition never deserted him, but he had a smile and a kind word for all who visited him.  Besides his invalid father, Ira Steward, he is survived by his mother, one brother, Carey H. Steward, of Kirk, and one sister, Mrs. Eutis Silvernail, of Cincinnatus.  A host of friends mourn his death.  His funeral on Sunday afternoon from the family home was largely attended, burial being made at South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Earl Eastwood & Charles Reynolds

Bainbridge Republican, October 25, 1928

Two of four O.&W. section men were fatally hurt when the "speeder" on which they were following the Oswego express train 1, crashed into the rear of the train which stopped unexpectedly at Parker, a flag station, Saturday afternoon, to let off a passenger.  The men were bound for their homes in Guilford, two miles farther north, and it is said that none of them knew that the train had stopped until they smashed into it.  An investigation is being made.  The train took the injured men aboard and brought them to Norwich.  Earl Eastwood, 39, died while being taken from the train to a waiting ambulance.  Charles Reynolds, 38, died from a broken back at 9:45 Sunday morning at  the Chenango Memorial Hospital where a younger brother, Frank Reynolds, 33, has a fractured hip and uncertain chest injuries.  The men were attended by Doctors Thomas F. Manley and William E. Hartigan of Norwich and Dr. A.H. Evans of Guilford who accompanied them to the hospital. Earl Palmer, 40, was thrown clear off the car and fell stunned but only slightly hurt in the ditch by the side of the track.  The body of Eastwood was prepared for burial at the undertaking rooms of Lawrence & Devine at Norwich.  A prayer service in the home at Guilford was followed by services in the Methodist Church at which the Revs. S.S. Crispell and J.W. Bump of Guilford officiated. Besides his wife. he leaves three boys, Francis, Kennets and Howard' his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Eastwood of Guilford Center; a brother, William Eastwood of Port Royal, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Alonzo DeVoe of Oxford.  He was born August 11, 1880, at Chadwicks.  The body of Charles Reynolds was taken in charge by Undertakers Carl & Hare of Sidney. Besides his wife Reynolds is said to leave four children.

Dr. Charles W. Spencer

Bainbridge Republican, October 25, 1928

Dr. Charles W. Spencer, for many years a practitioner of his profession, dental surgery, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Afton and Sidney, passed away at his home on Main street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Saturday Oct. 12, 1928, at one o'clock at the age of 80 years, the immediate cause of his death being an attack of the grippe.  Dr Spencer had not been in good health for the past 12 years, he having largely discontinued the practice of his profession at least 15 years ago, after an attack of illness at that time, although he did continue to do work for parties who would call for his services up until a few years ago.  Following complete retirement, he still kept his office in the Spencer block intact, even up to the last.  Dr. Spencer was highly respected by every one.  Dr. Spencer was the son of Eleazer and Caroline (Chapin) Spencer, who were among the original settlers of the Unadilla Valley, the family being early settlers in what is now the village of Rockdale. He was descended from revolutionary stock, his grandfather being a lieutenant in the War of '76, the family at that time being located in Albany county.  He was born in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and in 1889, while practicing his profession in Bainbridge, was united in marriage to Miss Rachelle Birdsall of Addison.  About 25 years ago he and his wife moved from Bainbridge to Sidney where they have since resided.  The funeral services were held at the home in Sidney Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and owing to the illness of Mrs. Spencer, were private.  The services were in charge of Rev. Father Hogg of St. Paul's Episcopal church; the Interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY]. Besides the wife, Mr. Spencer is survived by two brothers, Frank Spencer of Franklin, and Fred Spencer, of Sidney; one sister Mrs. John Brooking of Star, Texas, and a number of nephews and nieces.  To the family the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended.

Emma Whiting

Bainbridge Republican, September 18, 1930

Mrs. Emma Whiting died Wednesday night at the Bainbridge Hospital.  A few days ago she was found in an unconscious condition at her home on East Main street.  She was removed to the hospital.  Mrs. Whiting had been in poor health for some time.  She was the daughter of the late William Payne who moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] from Guilford forty years ago.  Only distant relatives survive.  Mr Whiting died ten years ago and both brothers Charles and William Payne have since died.

Edna Wilcox Kinney

The Guilford News, March 23, 1932

Mrs. Edna Kinney, widow of Morrell Kinney, died Monday afternoon, March 14, 1932, in the University hospital, Syracuse, at the age of 62 years.  A week previous Mrs. Kinney  underwent an operation from which she failed to rally.  Mrs. Kinney was born in 1870 in West Eaton [Madison Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wilcox and married Morrell Kinney of Guilford.  Many of her married years were spent in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  After the death of her husband, she continued for several years in the coal business her husband had conducted, rearing her children and educating them in Guilford Union school.  Later she made her home in Hamilton, N.Y.  She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal church, the Hamilton chapter of O.E.S., and of the Madison chapter of D.A.R.  For the past year she has made her home with her son, Roland Kinney, who is principal of the Georgetown school.  In addition to the above mentioned son, she is survived by two other sons, Harold of Troy and Paul of Tilton, N.H.;  two daughters, Mrs. Victor Berrard of Hartford, Conn., and Mrs. Roland Mauch of Neptune City, N.J.; three sisters, Mrs. J.B. Jones of West Eaton, Mrs. Jesse Jones and Miss Luella Wilcox of Chestnut Hill, Mass., and seven grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from the Episcopal church in Hamilton at 10:30 Friday morning, with Rev. Samuel F. Burhous officiating.  Interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery, Guilford.  Many former friends and old neighbors paid their last respects to one who will always be remembered by those who knew her as she was laid to rest.