Charles E. Barber
Utica Saturday Globe, August 1911
Charles E. Barber
1831 - 1911
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: On Saturday morning, at the age of 80 years, Charles E. Barber passed away at his home on Cortland street, where he had resided for 58 years. Deceased was born May 15, 1831, and came to Norwich early in life. He learned the carpenter's trade and for many years was an employee of the old Sternberg planning mill, now the W.L. Scott Lumber Company. he served the village as fire warden for several terms. He was a member of the Norwich Lodge, F.&A.M. During his long residence in Norwich he had become widely acquainted and was respected by all who knew him. Mr. Barber married Mary A. Brooks, of Norwich, who died about 20 years ago, the nearest surviving relatives being nephews and nieces. After making small bequests to each of these, deceased leaves the bulk of his estate, valued at about $3,000 to the Broad Street Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Monday, Rev. D.W. Fuller officiating. Interment was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY]. [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]
Jared A. Bailey
1863 - 1926
Jared A. Bailey of 46 Fair street died at his home early Monday morning after a lingering illness. he was born in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] February 14, 1863, and was therefore 63 years of age. He had been confined to his bed since February. Mr. Bailey had spent his entire life in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] with the exception of the past eight years, during which time he had been a resident of this city. He had followed the carpenter trade, and was a member of Carpenters' Local 310. He was also a member of the New Berlin lodge of Masons. The deceased is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Charles Howe of New Berlin, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, the Rev. W.A. Ashmore officiating with burial at South New Berlin. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
Jennie Gucker
1851 - 1934
Following a week's illness, the death of Mrs. Jennie Gucker occurred suddenly Wednesday noon at her home, 25 Brown avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. The widow of the late Henry G. Gucker, she was a native of Vergennes, Vermont where she was born May 19, 1851. Mrs. Gucker had resided in this city for the past 46 years. Very well known, she was beloved by many and her passing will be a source of sorrow to her family, her friends and neighbors who were legion in number. Possessed of a delightful personality, her first thoughts were in her home where her fine character and motherly devotion radiated her affection for her family. the funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. Rev. D.C. DeBoer, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate. Three children survive, Edgar G. Gucker, Mrs. Otis A. Thompson and Harry D. Gucker, all of this city, also six grandchildren, Howard Gucker, Mrs. Mildred Cook, Donald Gucker, Auldine Gucker and Frederick H. Little, of Norwich and Mrs. Harold Tucker of Rochester. Five great-grandchildren and one nephew also survive.
Leroy E. Barr
1893 - 1934
Following an illness of a few days, the death of Leroy E. Barr occurred early Wednesday night at his home, 65 Mitchell street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Barr was a native of this city where he was born April 6, 1893. He had spent practically his entire life here. He was employed as a clerk in the offices of the Z.&M. Independent Oil Company. He was also a member of the Ontario Hose Company. His untimely passing will be mourned by many. Besides his wife, there survive two sons, John F., and William E. Barr, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr of this city and one sister, Mrs. Elmer Bedford of New Hartford, N.Y. Private funeral services will be held from his late home Friday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney of St. Paul's church officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery.
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