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- Claudine Sabedra ONEONTA — Claudine Sabedra, 62, of Oneonta, passed away at
her home, Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, after a lengthy illness. Claudine was born in Laurens on Oct. 30, 1937, daughter of Alton and
Grace (Basturch) Sperry. Claudine was a lifelong resident of this area and employed by Loblaws
and P & C for 43 years. Claudine is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and
Amiela Sabedra of Harbor City, Calif.; three daughters and
sons-in-law, Mrs. Bonny and Russell Simonds of Otego, Mrs. Stephanie
and Robert Lutz of Oneonta and Mrs. Wendy and Gary McMullen of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Edith (Martin)
Delello of Oneonta, Mrs. Neva Eccleston of Norwich, Mrs. Louise
(Robert) Peebles of Oneonta, Mrs. Agnes (Leo) Rous of Otego, Russell
Sperry and his wife, Christina, of Otego, Roger Sperry and Darla
Joslyn of Oneonta and Donald Sperry of Cooperstown; 11 grandchildren,
Shannon O'Donnell, Cheyenne Sabedra, Shana Sabedra, Corey Underwood,
Scott Simonds, Nate Underwood, Sarah Lutz, Danielle McMullen, Josh
Sabedra, Jim Simonds and Nick Lutz; three great-grandchildren, Elisha
Sabedra, Amanda O'Donnell and Noah O'Donnell; and her beloved dog,
Daisy; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her former husband,
Peter F. Sabedra. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at
the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, with the Rev.
John Dawson, Catskill Area Hospice chaplain, officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family will receive friends at
the Oneonta YMCA, where a reception will be held immediately
following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice,
542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820. Contributed by Robert Baldwin
- Robert W. Safford The Oneonta Daily Star January 31, 1963 Robert W. Safford, 39, of 4 Thorn St., died Wednesday, January 30, in Fox Hospital
after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, at the Lewis Funeral Home.
The Rev. Robert Fiske, pastor of the Elm Park Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be later in Plains Cemetery, Oneonta. Mr. Safford was born April 4, 1923 in Oneonta, son of Walter and Alta (Peck) Safford. He married Doris Kelly, of Colliersville, September 10, 1947. Mr. Safford was an operating room attendant in Homer Folks Hospital and was a lifelong
resident of Oneonta. He was a veteran of World War Two. Mr. Safford is survived by his wife; a son, Robert Michael Safford; two daughters, Gayle
Marie Safford and Robin Wynn Safford, at home; a brother, Norman Safford, Oak Ridge, Tenn;
a sister, Mrs. Eloise Riley, Falls Church, Va; an aunt, Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Otego; an uncle,
Harold Peck, Bainbridge; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience after noon Thursday. Contributed by: Michael Cornell
- Alta Peck Safford The Oneonta Daily Star Monday, September 12, 1960 Alta P. Safford, 63, formerly of 170 Main St., Oneonta, died September 10 at Van Gorder
Nursing Home in Otego following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, in the Lewis Funeral Home,
Oneonta, the Rev. William Heapps, pastor, Elm Park Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Plains Cemetery. Mrs. Safford was born September 19, 1896 in the Town of Milford, the daughter of William
and Charlotte (Brown) Peck. She was married to Walter Safford in 1917 in Oneonta. She was a housewife and resided in Oneonta for more than 40 years. She has lived in
Milford and Sharon Springs. She is survived by two sons, Norman of Knoxville, Tenn., and Robert of Oneonta; one
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Riley, Falls Church, Va; one brother, Harold Peck, Bainbridge;
one aunt Mrs. Theodore Stiles, Ballston Spa; three grandchildren and several nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at Lewis Funeral Home at their convenience, after noon today. The
family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Submitted by Michael Cornell
- Jennie (Constable) Safford The Oneonta Daily Star November 21, 1938 Dies At Breakfast Table Mrs. Jennie Constable Safford of 120 Main Street, prominent in Salvation Army work,
died suddenly at the breakfast table in her home from a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday
morning. She was the widow of Marvin Safford who passed away 27 years ago. Funeral services will be held from the Salvation Army Post Monday afternoon at 2.
The Army officers will conduct the rites. Mrs. Safford was born in Sidney, March 27, 1865, the daughter of Isaac and Harriet
(Hood) Constable. In 1869, she came to Oneonta and has resided here since. An
active Salvation Army member, she was Superintendent of the Sunday School. Mrs.
Safford was also a member of the Oneonta Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Nettie Grant, who resided with her and a niece,
Mrs. Josephine Favreau of Binghamton. She and Mrs. Grant were the last of a family
of nine children. Submitted by Michael Cornell
- The Oneonta Herald Thursday March 7, 1912 Marvin Freeman Safford Marvin F. Safford, a well-known resident of this city, died Monday at the Fox Memorial
Hospital.A recent fall sustained by Mr. Safford caused an abscess to form. An operation
was necessary,and in his weakened condition he did not rally. Mr. Safford was about 50
years of age and a cigarmaker by occupation. He had worked twenty years for Doyle & Smith
and was a first-classworkman. His wife, three brothers and one sister survive him. The
funeral was held Wednesday at 2 o’clock at his home, 45 London avenue. Rev. C.S.
Pendleton officiated. Submitted by Michael Cornell
- The Oneonta Daily Star Thursday February 3, 1898 Marvin F. Safford Marvin F. Safford, who has been in the employ of the D&H.C. Co. over forty years,
died last evening, shortly before 5 o’clock, at his home on Academy Street, after
an illness of only a few days, from pleurisy and pneumonia. The deceased was a
native of Fairhaven, Vt, where he was born on March 19, 1839. His early life was
passed there and at 18 years of age he entered the service of the D&H company. Later
he was employed as engineer on the northern division of the D&H, running between
Rutland and Fairhaven. In 1872 he removed to Oneonta and for about eight years was
engaged in similar work here, running between Oneonta and Carbondale, Pa. Since he gave up engineering he has been employed as machinist at the shops and was
considered an expert in the adjustment of valves, and was favored by the company.
Thursday night last, he was taken seriously ill and failed gradually until his death.
He is survived by five children, his wife having died in May last, four sons, Marvin F.,
Edward A., and Freddie K., of whom the first three are married, all residing here, and
one daughter Minnie F. Safford, who resides at home. The only other surviving relative
is a nephew, James W. Safford, of Far Rockaway, Long Island. The notice of the funeral
will appear in
tomorrow’s issue. Submitted by Michael Cornell
- The Oneonta Daily Star Monday May 17, 1897 Mary Jane (Witherell) Safford Mrs. Marvin F. Safford, of 40 Academy street, died this morning at 2:15 o’clock, after a
sickness of six or seven weeks, although she has never been well since she had the grip two
years ago. Deceased was 56 years old and has lived in Oneonta since ’72. She leaves
a husband, four sons and a daughter, all residents of Oneonta. Submitted by Michael Cornell
Christine R. Holbrook Sampson Birth: Jun. 20, 1916 Otego Otsego County New York, USA Death: Aug. 28, 2006 Christine R. Sampson, of Morris, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Susan (Russell) Holbrook. Christine attended the Otsdawa District School and graduated from Otego Central School. On June 22, 1940, Christine married Rupert M. Sampson in West Oneonta. Rupert
predeceased her June 16, 1993. Christine worked at Amphenol in Sidney for 35 years. After her retirement, she
was a Mary Kay beauty consultant for 15 years. Christine was an associate member of the First Baptist Church of Ridgeway, Va.,
as well as a member of the Otsdawa Baptist Church. She was also a member of the
Rebekah Lodge. She was predeceased by two sisters, Doris Robinson and Marguerite Burchhardt. Contributed by Phyllis Douglas
- Maynard Sampson obit OTEGO---Mr. Maynard Sampson, 67, of Otsdawa, RD#2, Otego, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, 1995, at the Albany Medical Center, Albany He was born Nov. 30, 1927 in Otsdawa, the town of Otego, the son of Larry and Zelma DAVIS Sampson. He was married twice. First to Jean Nichols at the Sampson home in Otsdawa, Otego, on Jan. 22, 1948. She died Dec. 18, 1975. He married Betty Loucks in the town of Otego on Aug. 7. 1976. She died May 29, 1991. Maynard Sampson had spent all his life in the town of Otego, namely the community called Otsdawa. He had attended Otego Central School and owned and operated his own dairy farm at one time as well as owning and operating his own saw mill and lumber business at his home. During his working life, he also owned and operated large trucks on construction sites in this area and other localities such as at Gilbert Lake State Park near Laurens. Mr. Sampson was a member of the former Otsdawa Baptist Church which he attended in his younger years before becoming a member of the Otego Baptist Church. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Central Empire State Rim Fire League as well as a well known pistol shooter. He was a former member and president of the Laurens Rod and Gun Club, a former member of the Otego Union Lodge F. & A.M. and a former member and past president of the Super Singles Club of Oneonta. Mr. Sampson will be remembered for his patience and for being an excellent father and grandfather. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Roy O. and Elva Sampson of Otsdawa, RD#2, Otego; his father, Larry Sampson of Otsdawa RD#2, Otego. Three step-daughters, Mrs. Dacia Carman of Harpursville, Mrs Joan Lucchese of Sidney and Christine Marie Roseboom of Otsdawa. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Friday, Oct. 6 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Keith Marlett, pastor of the Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church of Oneonta officiating. Interrment will be in the Otsdawa Cemetery at Otego. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
- Rupert Sampson MORRIS---Mr. Rupert M. Sampson, 85, of Maple Grove, Morris, died Wednesday, June 16, 1993 at M. I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Mr. Sampson was born January 1, 1908 in Otego, the son of John and Maude (BANKER) Sampson. He married Christine RUSSELL on June 22, 1940 in West Oneonta. Mr. Sampson was a lifelong area resident, spending the early years of his life in the Otsdawa-Otego and Milford areas. Several years ago he had been an employee of the former Stewart Ice Company in Oneonta. He was employed as a metal sprayer with Bendix-Amphenol Corp. in Sidney for 35 years, retiring in 1972. Mr. Sampson was a life member of the Klipknockle Beagle Club of Morris since 1936, a founding member of the Iroquois Beagle Gun Dog Association of New York State, a founding member of the former George I. Wilber Pistol Team and a member of the Aerospace Machinists Union. He was an associate member of the First Baptist Church of Ridgeway, VA and, in his early years, a member of the Otsdawa Baptist Church. Mr. Sampson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Christine Sampson of Morris; a son and a daughter in law, Gary and Sandra Sampson of Morris; and three daughters and sons in law, Mrs. Burrell "Ted" (Carol Lee) Wheeler of Morris, Mrs. Joseph (Andrea) Guerriero, also of Morris, and Ms. Susan Sampson of Oneonta. He is also survived by one brother, Larry Sampson of Otego; two grandchildren, Jessica J. and Andrew J. Guerriero, both of Morris; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Raymond Wellman. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday, June 19, at the Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church in Oneonta. The Rev. Keith E. Marlett will officiate. Burial will be in the Otsdawa Cemetery in Otego. The Bookhout Funeral Home in Oneonta is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
- Betty Sampson Otego--Mrs. Maynard (Betty Louise) Sampson, 52, of Otsdawa, RD#2 Otego, died Wednesday, Mau 29, 1991. She was born July 14, 1938, in Davenport, the daughter of Homer H. & Blanche PAYNE LOUCKS. She married Maynard Sam pson on August 7, 1976, in Otego. She had been an assembler in Dept. 50 of Bendix Corp., Sidney, for the past 11 years. Before then she had worked for the Oneonta Dress Company. She was a lifelong area resident and member of the Aerospace Union, Sidney. Survivors include her husband, Maynard, of Otsdawa; her mother, Mrs. Homer (Blanche) LOUCKS of Otsdawa; one son, Lance McAdams of Oneonta; one stepson, Roy O. Sampson of Otego; three daughters, Mrs. Dacia Carman of Harpursville, Joan Lucchese of Sidney and Christine Marie Roseboom of Otsdawa. Also surviving are two brothers, H. Charles Loucks of Otsdawa and Orben Loucks of Otego; two sisters, Mrs. Morgan (Dianna) Roseboom of Gilbertsville and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Dahl of Unadilla; six grand children; several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Robert (Joan) HOLBROOK. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, June 1, at Bookhout Funeral Home, 30 River St. Otego, with the Rev. Keith Marlett, pastor of Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church of Oneonta, officiating. Burial will be in in the Otsdawa Cemetery, Otego. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
Zelinda Sanderson The Morris Chronicle, November 27, 1878 SANDERSON.- In South Deerfield, Mass., Nov. 14th, Mrs. Zelinda Wing Sanderson, daughter of the late Dr. Walter Wing of Morris, aged 61 years. (page 3)
Grover W. Saxton born 10/28/1865 Westville - died 1/3/1933 Wilkes-Barre, Penn With a large number of relatives and friends in attendance to pay final tribute,
funeral services for Grover W. Saxton, for many years a resident of this city, were
held from the Bookhout Funeral home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Nelson J.
Ripley, pastor of the Methodist church at Milford, officiated. The body was placed
in the Bookhout vault to remain until spring when burial will take place in the Plains
cemetery. Among the many floral tributes from relatives and friends was a piece from
the A.A.M. of W. Relatives and friends from away included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Young
and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Young, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hall, Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs.
L.H. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Saxton, Mr. and Mrs. James
Saxton, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Saxton, Cooperstown; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Martin, Milford;
Mrs. Annie Cornish and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Webster, Westford; George Saxton, Jay
McAllister, Gurney Saxton, Westville. Submitted by Judy Morgan
Mrs. Bernice E. Scott (1966) MARYLAND-Mrs. Bernice E. Scott, 42, of Maryland, died unexpectedly June 29, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Bennett
Funeral Home, Schenevus, with the Rev. George Ree, pastor of Schenevus Baptist church,
officiating. Burial will be in Schenevus Cemetery. She was born March 14, 19 , at Elk Creek, a daughter of Joseph and L E (Bostwick)
Ritchey. She was married to Vernon Scott in Schevus on January 14, 1948. She was employed by the Oneonta Dress Company and been a resident of Maryland for 10
years. Surviving are her husband, six sons, Airman 2nd Class Edward Scott, Panama; Private
First Class Dennis Scott, U.S. Army, Germany; Eugene, John, Stephen and Douglas, all
at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ritchey, Unadilla, a sister, Mrs. Charles
Fling, Elk Creek; four brothers, Lyle, Lloyd, and Norman Ritchey of Unadilla; and
Harold Ritchey of Otego; also several aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at their convenience. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin Death Date was corrected fron (1960) to 1966 by Ed Scott Macie
Philura ShepardApr 19 SHEPARD: 1880 - At her residence in Richfield, Sunday morning,
May 2nd, Philaura, wife of Eliakim M. Shepard, aged 90 years
and 11 months. Contributed by H. Geywit
obit "The Daily Star", July 1998 Richard Milton Shepard COOPERSTOWN — Richard Milton Shepard, 88, of 74 Chestnut St., Cooperstown,
died Monday morning, July 20, 1998, at his home. He was born July 7, 1910, in Schenectady, the son of Milton B. and Anna
(Osterhoudt) Shepard. He married Mollie B. Welden on June 8, 1935. Mrs.
Shepard died Jan. 23, 1994. A long time resident of Cooperstown, Dick
graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1930. During World War II, he
was employed at the Scintilla Plant in Sidney as part of the war effort.
For many years, he owned and operated Augur's Bookstore. Dick was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown for over 50
years. He was also a member of the Native Sons of Cooperstown, a charter
member of the Lions Club of Cooperstown and sang in the Men's Chorus for
several years. Very active in the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross,
Dick had also served on the Cooperstown Village Board and had been a trustee
at the First National Bank. He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marianna and Charles
Garrett of McLean, Va., Janis and Cecil Moon of Neosho, Wis., and the Rev.
Marjorie Shepard Matney of Endicott; two grandaughters, Joann Rames and Mrs.
Michael (Sarah) Farfield; one grandson, Kristopher R. Matney; several
step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 1998, at the
First Baptist Church of Cooperstown with the Rev. Douglas Deer, pastor,
officiating.
Samantha Shimel
widow of Rufus Shimel of South Columbia, died at her home
last evening after an illness of three weeks with heart
disease. Mrs. Shimel was born in the Town of Springfield,
Sept. 11, 1850, the daughter of Samuel Smith and Laura Maria
Ostrander Smith. She and Mr. Shimel were married Jan. 1,
1867 and came to South Columbia to live. Mr. Shimel died 15
years ago. She is survived by a son, Dayton Shimel of
Mohawk, and by a brother, Dayton Smith of this village. The
funeral will be held at her home on Sunday at 2:30, the Rev.
Mr. Ridgeway of Columbia officiating and interment will be in
Springfield Center. Contributed by H. Geywit
obit Nov 1, 2003 "The Daily Star" Rena C. Short FLY CREEK VALLEY — Rena C. Short, 79, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1,
2000, — 35 years to the day that her husband died — Feb. 1, 1965.
Rena was born Feb. 8, 1920, in the town of Westford, the daughter of
Harry and Lucy (Pratt) Roseboom. She attended the Westville School. On Aug. 8, 1937, she was married to George L. Short in Westville.
Mrs. Short was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Short is
survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ramona and Joseph Udovich,
with whom she lived; three grandchildren, Colleen Udovich of
Syracuse, Tenley Kaye Udovich of Cooperstown and George Udovich at
home; three sisters, Dorothy A. Smith of Toddsville, Mary Broas of
Montgomery and Bernice Bachanas of Fly Creek; two brothers, Arthur
Roseboom of Westville and Don Roseboom of Toddsville; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, two
sisters, Bertha Teachout and Grace Roseboom; and five brothers,
Paul, Robert, Freeman, Stanley and Leon. For many years she was employed at the former Drybach and the Carrie
Co. of Binghamton and the Richards Dress Co. and Dietz Street
Manufacturing, Oneonta. She enjoyed nature and watching the deer and
birds near her home. A funeral service will be at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home,
Cooperstown, on Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Eileen
Cornwell, pastor of the Fly Creek Methodist Church, officiating.
Calling hours will be on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. when the
family will be in attendance. Interment is planned for Wednesday, May
3, 2000, in the Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
- IRENE C. SIMONDS OTEGO--Irene C. Simonds, 61, of Otego, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. Irene was born in Cooperstown, July 17, 1941, to Irene DECKER. She married Lynwood Simonds at the Otsdawa Baptist Church on Jan. 11, 1969. Irene worked for the Corning Glass Company, Opportunities for Otsego, and as a cook for several area restaurants. In recent years she had worked from her home as a confectioner. She was a member of the Otsdawa Baptist Church and had been a Sunday School teacher, and was past Senior Regent of the Oneonta Moose Lodge. Her favorite activities were bingo, dancing and baking cakes and candy, especially for the community hayride for 30 years. Irene loved to laugh and entertain her friends with the latest jokes. Irene is survived by her husband Lynwood Simonds of Otego, children and mates, sons, Richard William Beers and Del Leach of Rocky Gap, VA; daughters Linda L. Millbower and Bob Piedigrossi of Cortland, NY, Athena Thompson and James B. Mileski of Wells Bridge, NY, Kay and Kenneth D. Bain of Oneonta, Lynn Marie and Andrew Poltz of Afton, NY; brother Leslei Decker of Oneonta; sister, Barbara Davies of Stittville, NY; and grandchildren Jeffrey, Karen, Richard, Thomas, Stephani, Britani and Andrew. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Mary Mouroski. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 2-4 pm and 7-9pm at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. Interment will be at Otsdawa Cemetery, Otego. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
obit 1943 (no other date given) Mrs. Edith Smallin, 77, Dies; Funeral Saturday Mrs. Edith (Baldwin) Smallin, 77, Maryland, died yesterday morning about
7 in a nursing home here. Death was caused by heart disease and
complications. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 from the
Tillapaugh funeral home, Schenevus, Rev D.M. Corkwell, Schenevus Methodist
minister, officiating. Body will be placed in the Tillapaugh vault to await
interment at Maryland. She was born Sept. 19, 1866, in Westville, a daughter
of Almarin Baldwin, who served with Co. A. 101st New York Volunteers, during
the Civil war, and Lovina Boardman Baldwin. She was married to Charles
Smallin on Nov. 16, 1887, at Westville, the ceremony being performed by Rev.
Stephen Jay. They resided on a farm at Platt hollow for 25 years and in
Maryland for 24 years. She had been a member of the Westville Methodist
church since July 7, 1897. A devoted church worker, she was held in high
esteem by many. Surviving are a son, Percy B. Smallin, 15 Otsego; two granddaughters, Mrs.
Ruth VanSchaick and Mary Jane Smallin, Oneonta; four sisters, Mrs. Lina
Saxton, Mrs. Glen Hall, Mrs. Carrie Ottaway. and Mrs. Bertha Young; and
several nephews and nieces, including Mrs. Florence Stevenson, Schenevus. Contributed by Judy Morgan Rites for Mrs. Edith Smallin Maryland - Last rites for Mrs. Edith Smallin were conducted Saturday
at Tillapaugh funeral home, Schenevus, by Rev. D.M. Corkwell,
pastor of the Schenevus Methodist church. Interment was in
Tillapaugh vault with later burial in Maryland cemetery. Flowers
were sent by American legion, Maryland Christian church, and
groups of friends, neighbors, and relatives. Contributed by Robert Baldwin
- Community Leader Dies-Oneonta Star Tuesday, April 21, 1959 Funeral for Mrs. Smallin Wednesday The funeral of Mrs. Percy B. Smallin, a leader in many social and community affairs,
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Methodist Church. The Rev. Roswell W. Lyon, pastor
of First Methodist Church, will officate, assisted by Russell Smith, student pastor.
Burial will be in Cooperstown Junction Cemetary. Friends may call at their convenience
at Bookhout Funeral Home. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 tonight. Mrs. Smallin, the former Edna Hazard, died Sunday in St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady,
after a short illness. Born in Colliers, she was the daughter of Charles B. and Louisa (Jackson) Hazard,
and was married to Mr. Smallin March 26, 1918, at Cooperstown Junction. For 40 years
she had resided in Oneonta, her home being at 15 Otsego St. HAD MANY FRIENDS Through her love for flowers, her green thumb and other interests she acquired many
friends in many walks of life. For more than 30 years she was a member of the
Official Board of First Methodist Church. She was president of American Legion
Auxiliary 1940-41 and again 1945-46, was regent of D.A.R. in 1952-53 and 1953-54,
and was Sixth District chairman of yearbooks for New York Federated Garden Clubs. Mrs. Smallin also was president of Oneonta Federated Garden Club 1944-45, president of
Burroughs Club 1948-50, president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service 1949-51,
first vice-president of the Woman's Club 1950-51, Otsego County chairman of American
Legion Auxiliary 1946-47, and was Sixth District horticulture chairman for the Federated
Garden Clubs 1940-42 and 1957-59. RECEIVED HIGH HONOR Last year her floral arrangement received statewide recognition, for it was chosen
for New York State Garden Club calendar. During her illness she realized a desire of
long standing for she received her lifetime membership in New York State Federated
Garden Club. Mrs. Smallin also was a member of the Tri-County African Violet Society.
Her standing in the horticultural life of the area was such that she was often asked to
give demonstrations and judge shows. Although flowers were her greatest joy she also was
a connoisseur of antiques, and had achieved hobby skills at oil painting and hooking rugs.
She was an activity woman until the moment of her illness Although busy she always found
time to accept new responsibilities. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Dean McGowan Jr. of Albany and Mrs.
Carlton Van Schaick of Schenectady; her sister, Miss Maude Hazard of Broadalbin; and
three grandsons, Thomas, Robert and Gary Van Schaick of Schenectady. Submitted by Judy Morgan
- Charles Smallin obit March 17, 1938 Otsego Co, NY Smallin Funeral Rites Are Held at Maryland Rev. L.A. Dykeman and Rev. William Knorr Officiate at Service for Father of Oneontan Maryland, March 15-The funeral of Charles M. Smallin was held at 2 Monday afternoon.
Following a prayer at the home, services were conducted at the Christian church by Rev.
L.A. Dykeman of Worcester, assisted by Rev. William Knorr of South Valley. There
was a profusion of flowers from his many friends and relatives. Interment was made
in the family plot of the Maryland cemetary. Mr. Smallin was born January 6, 1864, the son of Edgar and Mary (Nellis) Smallin. He was
married November 16, 1887, to Edith a Baldwin of Westville. He was a highly respected
resident of Maryland during his entire life and this community as a whole will regret his
passing. He had been an active member of the Christian church for many years. Besides his
widow, he is survived by one son, Percy B. Smallin; two grandchildren, Ruth Eleanor and
Mary Jane Smallin of 85 Elm street, Oneonta; two sisters, Mrs. Nellis Cross and Mrs.
Arthur Kilmer of Wilmington, Del., as well as several nieces and nephews. Others
attending the funeral from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Young and Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Young of Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hall of Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs.
Leslie Stevenson and family of Schenevus; Archis Smallin, Mrs. Carrie Ottaway and Mrs.
William Smallin of Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Manning of Elk Creek; and Mr. and Mrs. D.
Stanley Chase of Schenevus. A Brief Mention Among the guests from away at the home of Mrs. Charles Smallin Sunday were her sister,
Mrs. Glen Hall of Bainbridge, and Miss Maud Hazard of Binghamton, the latter a sister of
Mrs. Percy B. Smallin. Submitted by Judy Morgan
Daniel Smith
says: At his home in Springfield, Tuesday morning occurred
the death of Daniel Smith. He was born on the old homestead
in Springfield where he spent his whole life of about 80
years. He married Margaret Ely who died 12 days ago. Contributed by H. Geywit
obit Dec 2001 "the Daily Star" Dorothy A. Smith TODDSVILLE — Mrs. Dorothy A. Smith, 75, of Toddsville died Sunday
afternoon, Dec. 16, 2001, at The Meadows. Dorothy was born on
Jan. 20, 1926, in Westford, a daughter of Harry and Lucy (Pratt)
Roseboom. She married Richard F. Smith on May 21, 1943, in
Milford. Mr. Smith died in 1976. Dorothy attended schools in
Westville and Milford, and then devoted her life to raising her
family. Throughout her life, she was also employed as a waitress and cook for
both the Short Stop Restaurant on Main Street in Cooperstown and
the Hyde Park Diner. For more than 21 years, she was associated
with the Cooperstown Diner on Main Street. In the early 1970s,
she moved to LaFayette, and was employed at the LaFayette Diner
in Tully, until she retired in 1982, and returned to the
Cooperstown area. An avid card player, Dorothy enjoyed her
Solitaire games as well as bird watching and crossword puzzles.
She was of the Christian faith. Dorothy is survived by her daughter and four sons: Grace Snyder of
Hartwick, Richard F. Smith Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of
Oaksville, Eugene Smith and his wife, Lois, of Toddsville, Ronald
Smith and his wife, Debbie, of Oppenheim, and Charles Smith and
his wife, Linda, of Cedarville; an adopted daughter, Rose Wikoff
of Mount Vision; two sisters and two brothers, Mary Broas and her
husband, Edward, of Montgomery, Bernice Bachanas and her husband,
Norm, of Fly Creek, F. Arthur Roseboom and his wife, Ida, of
Westville and Donald Roseboom and his wife, Alice, of Toddsville;
14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews; and many special friends in Cooperstown, LaFayette and
Tully. She is predeceased by three sisters, Grace Roseboom, Bertha Teachout
and Rena Short; and five brothers, Paul, Robert, Stanley, Freeman
and Leon Roseboom. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at
the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown, with
Ronald Smith of the Jehovah's Witnesses and son of the deceased,
officiating. Burial will be in the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Margaret Ely Smith
writes: On Friday morning, Feb. 24, Mrs. Daniel Smith, an
old and respected resident aged 70 years and 13 days, passed
away. She was loved by all who knew her and always willing
to assist others in whatever way her aid was needed. She
leaves a husband and two daughter besides other near
relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn her
departure. Contributed by H. Geywit
Viola H. Smith obit April 23, 1993 Greene, New York GREENE------------Viola H. Smith, a resident of the New York State Veterans
Home in Oxford, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 21, 1993. She was
predeceased by her husband, Leon W., four sisters, Leila Brown, Susie Earing,
Gladys Blanchard, and Cora Beach, all of Otsego County, two daughters, Leta
Place and Alma Hollenbeck. Viola Harriet Baldwin was born on April 1, 1902 to
Edsel and Libbie (Vanderveer) Baldwin at Westford. A lifelong area resident
she lived in Greene from 1959 until 1987, when she entered the Veteran's Home. She is survived by one sister, Mae Roberts of Cobleskill, one brother and
sister-in-law, Raymond and Albena Baldwin of Richfield Springs, five sons and
four daughter-in-laws; Willard and Alcina Smith of Windsor, Ambrose and
Hedy Smith of Bainbridge, Richard and Joann Smith of Newburgh, Vernon
Smith, Sr. of Greene, and Raymond and Betsy Smith of Kirkwood, 20 grandchildren,
nearly 50 great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, dozens of
nieces, nephews, and cousins. A commemorative service was held at the Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango
St, Greene on Sunday afternoon with Rev. Paul Campbell, Pastor of the
Christian Missionary and Alliance Church of Greene, officiating, Burial
will be in the Plains cemetery, Oneonta at a later date. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Alton Sperry COOPERSTOWN-Alton Sperry, 79 of Cooperstown RD3, a retired dairy farmer and
racetrack groom, died Friday, February 21. He had been in ill health for some
time. He was born June 9, 1895 in Westford, a son of Miles D. and Carrie Bell
(Houghtaling) Sperry. He married Grace N. Bostwick on October 1, 1921 in
Middlefield. Mrs. Sperry died February 16, 1955. He formerly owned and operated a dairy farm at Laurens and had always been
employed by the late H.W. Sheldon of Oneonta, a prominent livestock dealer
of the Oneonta area. He retired several years ago and in 19-- was last
employed as a groom at Vernon Downs. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Martin (Edith C.) Delello, 8 Chesterstreet;
Mrs. Robert (Louise E.) Peebles, Peebles Hill Road, Oneonta RD; Mrs. Claudine
J. Sabedra, Otego; Mrs. Leo (Agnes A.) Rous, Otsdava Road, Otego, RD1, and Mrs.
Neva Crawford, Norwich; four sons, Ernest D. Sperry, Prosser Hollow, Oneonta,
RD2; Russell A. Sperry, Laurens; Donald R. Sperry, Burlington Flats, and Roger
D. Sperry, Otsdawa Road, Otego, RD1; 31 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and a brother, DeWitt Sperry, RD2, N.Y. The funeral and committal will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 23, at the Bookhout
Funeral Home, Oneonta, with the Rev. John A. Zoller, pastor of the West Oneonta
Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be later in Elk Creek Cemetery, Schenevus. Friends may call at their convenience Saturday and until service time Sunday. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday. (1975) SPERRY-Mr. Alton, 79, of Cooperstown, N.Y., formerly of West Oneonta and Laurens,
died Friday Feb. 21. Funeral and Committal services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday,
February 23, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. The body will
be placed in the Bookhout Funeral Home Private Vault to await later burial in the
Elk Creek Cemetery, Schenevus. Friends may call at the Bookhout Funeral Home ________. Correction Incorrectly identified in the obituary of Alton Sperry, 79, of Cooperstown on
Saturday in The Daily Star was a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Louise) Peebles of
Peebles Hill Road, Oneonta, RD 1. Another daughter, Mrs. Lee (Agnes A.) Rous, and
a son, roger D. Sperry, live at Otego RD 2, and brother, DeWitt Sperry, at
Stanley RD 2. Mr. Sperry worked as a groom at Vernon Downs from 1960 to 1968. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Mrs. Grace Sperry Mrs. Grace N. Sperry, 51, of West Oneonta, died yesterday at Fox Hospital where
she had been a patient for six weeks. Funeral services will be held at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., at 2 p.m.
Friday, with the Rev. John Michael; pastor of West Oneonta Baptist Church, officiating.
The body will be placed in the funeral home vault for burial later in Elk Creek
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience. Mrs. Sperry was born Aug. 15, 1903, in Westford, daughter of James and Ella (Baldwin)
Bostwick. She was married to Alton Sperry, who survives, on Oct. 1, 1921, at
Middlefield. She had lived in West Oneonta for four years. She was a nurses aid, and
a member of the West Oneonta Baptist Church and a member of the West Oneonta Fire
Department ladies' auxillary. Also suriving are four sons, Ernest, of Oneonta RD 2; Russell, of Westford; Donald
and Roger, at home; five daughters, Mrs. Edith Delello, 8 Chester St.; Mrs. Neva
Crawford, Otego RD 2; Mrs. Louise Peebles, 267 Chestnut St.; Mrs. Anges Rous, Otego
RD2; Miss Claudine Sperry, at home; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Lee Bostwick,
Schenectady; Ralph Bostwick, Otego; Percy Bostwick, West Edmeston and two sisters,
Mrs. Frances Roberts, Middlefield, and Mrs. L.E. Ritchey, Schenevus RD 1. (15 February 1955) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Daniel Springer
respected citizen of Richfield, departed this life April 9th,
1885 in the 80th year of his age. Most of his life was spent
on a farm near the Kyle in Herkimer county where by diligence
in business, economy and honesty, he accumulated quite a
large property. Twelve years ago Mr. Springer retired from
his farm and moved into Richfield Springs which continued to
be his home till his death. He was a man of strictest
integrity and honor in dealings with his fellow men, a
devoted husband, a kind father, a true friend and an obliging
neighbor. His funeral was largely attended last Sabbath
afternoon from his late residence on Lake Street. Mr.
Springer has two sons, both of whom died before him. A grand
-son and a grand-daughter and a wife survive him. He came to
his grave in full age "like as a shock of corn cometh in its
season." Contributed by H. Geywit
Louisa St. John The Morris Chronicle, December 31, 1879, Vol. XII, No. 47, Whole No. 667. Mount Vision.- Mrs. Louisa St. John died of lung disease on Tuesday last, aged about 70 years. (page 3)
Julia O. Stannard
who had been a resident of Springfield for many years, passed
away on Monday night, December 22d at her home hear the
Little Lakes after a brief illness. Mrs. Stannard had
attained to the ripe age of 89 years and still had a good use
of all her faculties. The funeral was held at her home at
12:00 o'clock on Thursday, December 25, the Rev. William E.
Marshall of East Springfield officiating. Burial at
Springfield Center. Mrs. Stannard leaves a son, Robert
Stannard of Little Lakes and a daughter, Mrs. Carrie Holmes
and ten grandchildren in all. The sudden death of a son,
William Stannard of Middlefield recently was a great shock to
Mrs. Stannard and probably was the means of hastening her
death. However, she had the best of care that kind hands
could administer in the persons of daughter, Mrs. Holmes and
the grandson Arthur Stannard who had lived with her in late
years. Mrs. Stannard was a woman prominent in affairs in the
town of Springfield during the last fifty years. Among her
duties was that of a teacher in the Ladies' Seminary at
Springfield while that institution was in thriving condition.
Also, she took a very prominent part in all the departments
of Springfield Presbyterian Church, her husband being a
Ruling Elder for a number of years. Mrs. Stannard had many
friends not only in Springfield but throughout the county and
in other parts of the state, being one of the many
personalities who helped to uphold the high standards of
truth and right living during the last half of the 19th
century. Contributed by H. Geywit
Edgar Sterling The Otsego Republican, August 20, 1890, Vol. 62, No. 1. Edgar Sterling died at Oneonta on Monday of heart failure. He has been in the employ of the D. & H. and Erie R. R. and was a member of the I. O. of O. F. He leaves a wife and child. (page 2)
J A Sturgis The Morris Chronicle, July 16, 1879. Vol. XIII, No. 23, Whole No. 643. Mr. J.A. Sturgis died very suddenly last Thursday, at 11 P. M. He had not felt well for a few days previous to his death. A post-mortem examination of the body by Drs. Wickes and Thorpe, disclosed a rupture of the arterys near the heart, the blood having assumed, in the coatings of the artery, the look and appearance of liver. His funeral services were observed from the M. E. church last Sunday at 1 o'clock; and the remains were interred in Prentice cemetery. (page 3)
obit 12/27/2004 "The Daily Star" George W. Stockigt RICHFIELD SPRINGS — George W. Stockigt, 51, Linden Avenue, passed
away peacefully, with the comfort of his family by his side,
Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, in his home. George was born Feb. 17, 1953,
in New Berlin, a son of the late Hubert and Pearl Bogart
Stockigt. A
lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Richfield Springs High
School. On Jan. 29, 1977, he married Denise Lewis in Schuyler Lake, a
blessed and loving union of 27 years. George worked for the New York
Susquehanna Western Railroad in Cooperstown. His favorite hobbies
included dairy farming and helping out with the Dyn Farms in the
Schuyler Lake area.
One of his greatest pleasures in life was his love for his wife,
children and especially his grandchildren. George was known for his
special touch that made a child smile. He will be always remembered
as a kind, gentle man who was more than willing to help anyone. Besides his wife, Denise, he is survived by three sons and their
families, Daniel, his wife, Edria, and their son, Daniel, of
Richfield Springs, Lawrence, his companion, Cassandra, his son,
George, and his mother, Missi, and his daughter, Destiny, of Ilion,
and Michael and his wife, Veronica, of Richfield Springs; a daughter,
Juanita Stockigt, her companion, Greg Mullin, and their son, Damion,
of Ilion; four brothers, Ernest Stockigt and his wife, Louise, Peter
and his wife, Roberta, all of Frankfort, Jess and his wife, Crystal,
of Gloversville, and Richard Stockigt of Sherburne; four sisters,
Cindy Wilber and her husband, Mark, of Bainbridge, Rachel Couse of
Maryland, Caroline Sullivan and her husband, Skip, and Lydia "Daisy"
Perry of Richfield Springs. Also surviving are several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in J.
Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs,
with the Rev. John Young officiating. The family was present in the
funeral home Sunday from 4 until 7 p.m. to receive family and friends.
Interment in Schuyler Lake Cemetery will take place this spring. Contributed by Judy Morgan
- Jane Sweet The Morris Chronicle, Nov. 20, 1878 MRS. JANE SWEET of Laurens, who recently went to California, thinking to benefit her health, died in San Diego, that State, on the 7th inst. She was about 50 years of age. (page 3)
- Obituary of Mrs. Mary Starr Otego, New York Otsego County Unknown Newspaper Publication Date: Sat., October 9, 1915 Otego, Nov. 12 - The death of Mrs. Mary Starr, a higly esteemed resident, occurred at
her home here Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The deceased was born in New Lisbon,
December 30, 1832. Her maiden name was Mary Briggs. She became united in marriage to
Eli Starr in 1882 and thereafter resided in the vicinity of Otego. She was a sincere
Christian and had been a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral will be held at her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R.E.
Lesh will officiate and interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Contributed by Lori Driver
WESLEY E. TENNANT JR. Published: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:54 AM CDT DURHAM, N.H. - Wesley E. Tennant Jr., 89, of Durham, N.H., died Friday
(March 9, 2007) in Exeter Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Gloversville in 1917. He graduated from Oneonta High School,
Oneonta, in 1935 and from Hartwick College, Oneonta, in 1939. He received
his master's degree from Alfred University, Alfred, in 1950. He served in
World War II from 1942-1946 as an Army platoon sergeant, primarily in Hawaii. During his life, he was a teacher at Arkport Central School, Arkport, and
Greenwood Central School, Greenwood. He then went on to become principal of
Bradford Central School, Bradford; Greenwood Central School, Greenwood;
Falconer Central School, Falconer; and Avon Central School in Avon. He
retired from the Steuben-Allegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services
(BOCES) for the State of New York in Bath. He was very active and a lifelong member of the Masons. His main passion was
bridge, which evolved into playing in several bridge clubs and eventually
directing a duplicate bridge club. He earned several master points and also
taught bridge. He was also very interested in bowling and was part of several
leagues in his lifetime. He had a keen interest in railroads, crossword puzzles,
jigsaw puzzles, and reading. He married Ethel C. Maibaum in 1942, and had two children. Since April 2005,
he resided at the Inn at SpruceWood in Durham, N.H. He is survived by his
daughter, Kaye Stinson and son-in-law, David Stinson of Newmarket, N.H.;
and his sister-in-law, Dorothea Maibaum of Morton. Predeceasing him were his
wife, Ethel C. Maibaum; daughter, Gail M. Michaels; his father, Wesley E.
Tennant Sr.; and his mother, Leora Baker. A private graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family,
with interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Contributed by Annette Campbell
obit 3/26/1914, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY Christina Dingman Thayer The funeral for Mrs Christina Thayer, widow of the late Marcenus Thayer, was held
Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of her only son William Thayer. Rev William Martin
of the Baptist church officiated with burial in Lakewood Cemetery at Cooperstown.
She was held in the highest esteem and respected and possessed a kind heart and a
kindly disposition. She is survived by her son William C. Thayer, her daughter, Mrs
Frank (Cylda) Congdon died several years ago. She is also survived by 2 grandsons,
Grover C. Thayer and Thayer Congdon of Richfield Springs, and a granddaughter Mrs
Frances Thayer Reed. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Marcenus Thayer
resided on the farm, but at the time of his death he was at his son William
Thayer's a short distance away. Mr Thayer died without regaining consciousness. He was a prosperous farmer and a well-known man. He is survived by his widow the
former Christina Dingman and one son, William Thayer, and three grandchildren. Contributed by Judy Morgan
obit July 1939 Franklin, NY Hattie Baldwin Thomas (From Franklin correspondent) Mrs Hattie Baldwin Thomas died Monday morning at nine in the Walton
hospital where she was being treated for heart trouble. About a
year ago she suffered a shock which incapacitated her from
walking and she was confined to her room the greater part of the
time. Funeral services were conducted at Howard's funeral home
Thursday at 2 o'clock with Rev. Meredith Dallman officiating.
Burial was made in the Ouleout Valley cemetery. Mrs Thomas was born at Schenevus on Sept 15, 1878, the daughter of
Orrin Baldwin and Christina Owen Baldwin. She is survived by
her husband, Benjamin Thomas, of Merrickville, one daughter, Mrs
Douglas Dunshee, and one brother, also of Merrickville, two
sisters, Mrs Bert Upright of Oneonta, and Mrs John White of
Caldwell, N.J., four grandchildren of Merrickville and several
nieces and nephews. Mrs Thomas was highly respected by all who
knew her. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to
the sorrowing family. Contributed by Judy Morgan
- Amanda Thompson Republican and Democrat, Saturday, January 7, 1871 (Cooperstown, Otsego County) DIED. (page 3) THOMPSON- In Burlington Flats, N. Y., Dec. 18, 1870, Mrs. Amanda Thompson, aged 65 years.
Anrelius Tunnicliff
his residence in this village Wednesday afternoon after an
illness of less than an hour's duration from apoplexy. Mr.
Tunnicliff was one of our oldest and most respected citizens
and his loss will be mourned by a large circle of relatives
and friends. A descendant of an old English family, he was
born in the adjoining town of Warren and had always lived in
this vicinity. His genial disposition and warm-hearted
hospitality made his home the rendezvous of social life and
gaiety and on one ever came away from it without feeling that
Mr. Tunnicliff and his amiable and accomplished wife had done
all in their power to render every visitor happy. His wife's
death occurred some fifteen years ago, after which Mr.
Tunnicliff sold his fine home in Warren and has since resided
with his relatives, Miss. C. M. Tunnicliff and Mrs. J. F.
Getman where in his old age he has been made the recipient of
all that love, care and sympathy could bestow. Although past
the allotted age of man, Mr. Tunnicliff retained his genial
disposition and to the last was a favorite companion of the
young and a welcoming hot to all. The funeral will be held
from Tunnicliff Cottage Sunday at 2 p.m. Contributed by H. Geywit
Richard W. Tunnicliff
Richard W. Tunnicliff, aged 85 years, 10 months and 15 days.
Richard W. Tunnicliff was born in the town of Warren,
Herkimer county May 2d, 1805. The early part of his life was
spent in the town of his birth. He first embarked in
business in Schuylers Lake village by purchasing what is now
the Christman House. He built the store which is attached to
the hotel and carried on trade for a number of years. He
afterward lived five years in Bridgewater and moved to this
place thirty-five years ago and lived in the house on Lake
Street known as the Tunnicliff House, recently known as
Tunnicliff Lawn, all these years. He was twice married and
had five children. By his first wife, Eliza Jane May, a
native of Schuylers Lake, he had two daughters both of whom
survive him, one of them, Mrs. Fannie Harrington lives at
Tunnicliff Lawn and had cared for his home for several years,
the other daughter, Mrs. Brown, resided in Illinois. By his
second wife, Miss Clark of Sherburne, he had two sons and one
daughter. One of the sons now lives in Canada and the other
in Nebraska and the daughter in Illinois. Mr. Tunnicliff has
been blessed with remarkable health and vigor for a person so
old until within a very short time. Even the day he died he
was out to dinner with his family and his death was
shockingly sudden. The funeral will be held from his late
residence on Friday at two o'clock. Contributed by H. Geywit