Obituaries (October 30)

Thomas P. Scannell

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1919

 

Thomas P. Scannell

1869 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  While on duty as Bagman at the Mitchell street crossing of the Ontario & Western, Thomas P. Scannel was stricken suddenly at noon and sank into unconsciousness from which he never rallied but passed away about 10 o'clock the same evening.  Deceased was the son of Michael and Rose Reilly Scannell and was born in Jersey City on July 6, 1869.  He was a very young lad when the family moved to this city, where the father found employment as a master blacksmith in the railroad shops during the remainder of his active years. Thomas was educated in the Norwich schools and had been in the employ of the railroad company for a period of years.  He was a reliable employee and genial companion and had made many friends during his long residence.  He is survived by two sisters, Misses Lena and Rose Scannell, both of this city.  Their loss is a particularly sad one, as  Mr. Scannell's death follows that of their mother by only two months.  The funeral was held on Saturday morning at 9:30 from St Paul's Church, Rev. J.S .Tiernan officiating at the mass of requiem. Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Millard Perry

Norwich Sun, January 9, 1919

Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Perry of North Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] were notified on Wednesday that their son Private Millard Perry was dead.  Private Perry left this city in September with the contingent which went to Syracuse.  He was later transferred to Camp Holabird, Md. where he was in the Motor Transport service Company B. repair unit 321.  Private Perry was sick only a short time being suddenly taken with appendicitis after an operation for mastoiditis at Ft. McHenery hospital where he died Wednesday forenoon.  Besides his parents Private Perry is survived by one brother Harold Perry who is in the United States Army.

 

Erford Whaley

Norwich Sun, January 9, 1919

North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  One of the saddest events that has occurred in this vicinity was the death of Erford Whaley on Dec. 30, 1918.  He was a young man of sterling integrity who had grown up in and about that section.  He has worked on different farms and for several years was a faithful employee of the Standard Dairy Co. at Sherburne Four Corners.  Last spring he changed from the creamery and operated the farm known as the Dudley Johnson farm in Plymouth.  About three weeks ago he received a call from the Standard Dairy Co. asking him to be manager of the creamery where he had previously worked.  He then closed the contract with Mr. Johnson and prepared to move to Sherburne Four Corners, during which time  rainy weather prevailed.  Mr. and  Mrs. Whaley, and son, Vincent, were all taken with hard colds and moving into a cold house without help to care for them, pneumonia developed rapidly and could not be checked.  He was 31 years of age and passed away surrounded by his family and mother, Mrs. Charles Collier, his three brothers and three sisters.  He was married on Sept. 30, 1911 to Miss Gladys Huntley of Plymouth.  He is survived by his wife and son, Vincent, and a large circle of relatives.  His many friends extend their deepest and most sincere sympathy.

 

Eugene Barber

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 28, 1940

Eugene Barber passed away at his home in East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, after an illness of several days at the age of 83 years.  He was born at Lee, on June 23, 1857.  He had been employed for 60 years as manager of the Miller homestead at East Guilford, where he was active in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, trustee, superintendent of the Sunday School and a member of the choir.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Lamphere, 61 years ago, who survives him. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, in the East Guilford Church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Ralph B. Gamewell, officiating.  Burial will take place in the East Guilford Cemetery in the Spring.  The pall bearers were Dr. Roswell Monroe, Clinton Taylor, Wallace Taylor, Austin L. Miller, Frederick S. Miller, Jr., and Donald Kilburn.  The honorary pall-bearers were the Elders and trustees of the East Guilford Church.

 

Alvin H. Bunt

Bainbridge Republican, June 2,1 1917

Alvin H. Bunt died June 13, 1917, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will J. Aylsworth, at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he and his wife had lived for the past eleven years.  He had been almost helpless for a year and ten months.  He suffered a shock August 15, 1915, and had gradually failed ever since, but was cheerful and patient, a kind husband and father and willing to help everybody.  His death has brought a great sadness to the home circle. Born in the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY] June 27, 1843.  He leaves a widow, three children and one sister of East Windsor.  His children were Mr. Oscar Bunt of Harpursville, Mr. Howard Bunt of Brisbin, and Mrs. Will J. Aylsworth of West Bainbridge.  The pastor was Rev. Mr. Bronson of the M.E. Church of Afton. The funeral was directed by Messrs. Wiley and Race of Greene, and he was laid at rest in [Sylvan] lawn cemetery at Greene.