Unsorted Obituaries of Oneida County New York

Unsorted Obituaries

Raymond Stewart Marshall, 21, 410 Aiken, who was found dead June 27, 1948 in his home, was born in Utica on Dec. 25, 1926, a son of Wesley and Anna Dzik Marshall.
For years he lived in New York Mills where he attended school. Five years ogo he moved to Utica with his parents. From Nov. 16, 1945 to April. 1, 1947 he served with the 2101st area service unit of the Military police. On July 12, 1947 he married Anna Patterson in Utica.
He leaves his widow and his parents, a daughter Patricia Ann, two brothers, Wesley Jr. and John Marshall, four sisters, Mrs Nicholas Piacentino, Mrs. William Brucker, Miss Mabel, and Miss Gloria Marshall all of Utica, his paternal grandfather, a niece and a nephew.
The funeral will be at 9 am Wednesday from the home and at 9:30 at St Patricks Church with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Whitesboro.
Kristy Marshall marsha1@rochester.rr.com

Mrs. Anna Dzik Marshall Sr., 54, of 517 Lafayette St, died June 21, 1956 in Memorial Hospital after one months illness.
Born Sept. 18, 1901, in Poland, Europe, daughter of Joseph and Sophie Misiaszek Dzik, she came to America and to Utica as a child In 1923, she was married to Wesley Marshall. She was a member of St. Patricks Church parish.
In addition to her husband, she leaves four daughters, Mrs. James LaClair, Ellensburg, Mrs. Nicholas Piacentino, Mrs. William Brucker and Miss Gloria Marshall, two sons, Wesley Jr. and John Marshall, one sister Mrs Mary Karas, two brothers, Benjamin(Benny) Dzik, all of Utica, and Stanley Dzik. New Hartford, 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 9 Monday from Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St. and at 9:30 from St. Patricks Church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro.
Kristy Marshall marsha1@rochester.rr.com

Wesley A. Marshall Sr. 71, of C-19 Gillmore Village died Tuesday in St. Elizebeth Hospital.
He was born in Utica. He had always lived in Utica and served two enlistments during peacetime with the Navy and later the Marine Corps.
In 1923 he married Anna Dzik, Mrs. Marshall died in 1956.
During World War II, Mr Marshall was employed by Remington Rand and the Savage Arms and was employed by the Niagara Mohawk Power and the Bendix, retiring in 1957.
He was a member of our Lady of the Lourdes Church. Utica Lodge,and the Moose and the Eagles.
Mr Marshall leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane LaClair and Mrs. William (Joyce) Brucker boyh of Utica, Mrs. Nicholas( Mabel) Piacentino of Deerfield and Mrs Dorwin Humiston of Poland. two sons, Wesley Jr. and John, both of Utica and a brother, Raymond Marshall of San Bernardino, Calif.
The funeral will be at 8:30 Saturday from the Heintz Funeral Home and at 9:00 from Our Lady Of Lourdes Church.
Burial will be in North Gage Cemetery this spring.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7to 9 Friday. Members of the Moose will have services at 7:30 Friday night.
Kristy Marshall marsha1@rochester.rr.com

Oneida Daily Dispatch
"Kathleen Touse SHERRILL - Kathleen Touse, 73, of 600 W. Hinds Ave., died Thursday, May 15, 1997, at her home. Mrs. Touse was born May 8, 1924, in Auburn, the daughter of John and Margaret Newcomb McKay. She was a graduate of Vernon High School. On Dec. 22, 1942 in Vernon, she married Rexford Touse. The couple then made their home in Vernon until 1985, when they moved to Oneida. Mr. Touse died on Aug. 23, 1994. Mrs. Touse then moved to Sherrill. Prior to her retirement several years ago, Mrs. Touse was
employed with Vernon Downs in the Admissions Department and for many years worked as a waitress and hostess in area restaurants. She attended St. Patrick's Church of Oneida and St. Helena's Church of Sherrill and was a member of Catholic Daughters Court 1250 of Oneida. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Janice Touse of Maryland, N.Y.; five daughters and four sons-in-law; Peggy and Martin Mannix of Plattsburg, Mary Ann and Thomas Parker of Ridgeway, Pa., Maureen and Charles Lewis of Oneida, Kathleen and James Bernet of Sherrill and Francine Holt of Ashland, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. (see Death Notice.)
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"Touse"
"Thursday, May 15, 1997, Mrs. Kathleen Touse of 600 W. Hinds Ave., Sherrill.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. from the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 464 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, with The Rev. Bernard Casper, a cousin of Mrs. Touse, officiating. Cremation to be in the Chenango Valley Crematory, Earlville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from
1-4 p.m. In Mrs. Touse's memory contributions may be made to Hospice Care Inc. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mrs. Touse was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Decker and Jean Costello. Malecki Funeral Home Inc. Sherrill, N.Y."
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Death of E. C. Brown:
Ellery C. Brown died at his home near State Bridge Friday (Sept. 8, 1898). Mr. Brown was about 75 years of age and had lived in the town of Verona 64 years. He was born in Brookfield. Besides the widow (Sarah E. Cooley Rougeot Brown), there remains one daughter, Mrs. John Kimball, of Verona, two brothers, James of Durhamville, and Frederick of Albion, Michigan, also one sister, Mrs. Galusha Beebe of Oneida. The funeral will be held from the Higginsville Church Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. William Morrow officiating. Interment will be made at Grove Cemetery. - END
Kate Thomas katethomas@gpoconnect.net

John M. Heilig, aged 77 years, died at his home at Ridge Mills at 11:45 on Monday night(Oct. 20, 1908). He was taken ill on Friday. He was born in Germany and had lived in Ridge Mills for the last thirty years, where he followed the occupation of a farmer. He was married three times. Surviving are his third wife and the following children: Charles of Elmer Hill, Peter of Michigan, Mrs. John Mutter of Upper Canada, Frank of Ridge Mills, Mrs. Frank Harrington of Rochester, Edward of Buffalo, James and Louis of Ridge Mills. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Church of this city.
Kate Thomas katethomas@gpoconnect.net

The Utica Observer Friday 3 Dec 1897
Jones – In this city, Thursday, Dec 2, 1897, Hugh R Jones, aged 68 years.
The Utica Daily Press Friday Morning 3 Dec, 1897
DEATH OF HUGH R JONES
Hugh R Jones for the past 35 years a resident of this city, died at his home, 507 Whitesboro Street, at 8 o’clock last evening. Mr. Jones had been in poor health for about four years. He was born in Llun, Carnarvonshire, North Wales, in March, 1829. He was brought up as a farmer and in the fall of 1854 came to America and settled at Turin, Lewis county. He worked there for one year and then went to Floyd, where he was employed on a farm between Floyd and Steuben for two years. About 1857 he came to Utica and found employment in the Utica State Hospital. Here he worked for over 30 years, most of the time on the farm and the last eight years in the laundry. In December, 1892, he left the State Hospital and has since lived a retired life at his home, 507 Whitesboro Street. Mr. Jones had attended Moriah Church ever since he came to Utica to live. He was twice married and singularly enough the names of the two ladies of his choice were the same, Ellen Jones. The first wife died about 35 years ago, leaving one son, Robert of Chicago, who still survives. In 1866 Mr. Jones married again in this city. Besides the son referred to he is survived by his wife and seven children: Mrs. Owen Jones, John, William, Samuel, George, Katie and Etta, all of Utica. Mr. Jones was a very industrious, hard working man, and having been employed in the State Hospital for very many years, he was well known to most of the inmates and employees of that institution.
Obituary of Hugh R Jones Utica Observer Friday 3 Dec, 1897
Hugh R Jones died last evening at his home, 507 Whitesboro St., after a long illness. Mr. Jones was born in Carnarvonshire, North Wales, in 1829, and came to this country in 1850. He resided for a time in Turin and later in Floyd, in both of which places he was engaged in farming. He came to Utica about thirty-five years ago and secured employment at the State Hospital. He worked there until about four years ago when he gave up his position on account of ill health. Mr. Jones had attended Moriah Church. He was twice married. The first wife died about thirty-five years ago, leaving one son, Robert, of Chicago, who survives. In 1866 Mr. Jones married again in this city. Besides the son referred to he is survived by his wife and seven children: Mrs. Owen Jones, John, William, Samuel, George, Katie and Etta, all of Utica.
Alisa Judd 50brickwalls@comcast.net

JONES, ELLEN A
From the Utica Daily Press Friday Morning, 12 June 1903 –
Mrs. Ellen Jones of this city, widow of Hugh R. Jones, died at 4:30 p.m. yesterday, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. She was born in Anglesea, North Wales, August 17, 1839, and when ten years of age came, with her parents, the late Robert and Kathryn Jones, to this country. Soon after landing in America the family settled in Floyd. There Miss Ellen resided until 1860, when she came to Utica. Here she entered the employ of A. B. Johnson, who resided where the new Savings Bank now stands. She worked in the family as cook for five years. On September 11, 1865, she was united in marriage to Mr. Jones who died December 2, 1897. For about nine years Mrs. Jones lived at 7 Harper Street, but in 1874 moved to the house 507 Whitesboro Street, in which she passed the remainder of her life. During her long residence in West Utica she saw and watched with interest many changes in population and in the streets and buildings. When she first came to Utica Mrs. Jones became a member of Moriah Church and when she passed away she was one of the oldest ones of the congregation. She was an earnest Christian, a good neighbor and a kind and affectionate wife and mother. There survive seven children, Mrs. Owen W Jones, John F., William O., Samuel, George P., Kathryn E., and M. Etta Jones, and ten grandchildren, all of Utica: one sister Mrs. Elias J. Roberts of Floyd, and one brother, Owen Jones of California. Mrs. Jones was the youngest in a family of eight children.
From the Utica Daily Press Tuesday, 16 June 1903
the funeral of Mrs. Ellen R. Jones was held from her late home, 507 Whitesboro street, at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Rev Mr. Williams of Rome officiated, assisted by Rev R. H. Ferguson of this city. The attendance was large and there was a profusion of floral tributes. Interment was made in Forest Hill Cemetery.
From the Utica Daily Press Friday, 12 June 1903
Jones – Entered into rest in this city, Thursday, June 11, 1903, Ellen, wife of Hugh R Jones, aged 63 years 9 months and 25 days.
Alisa Judd 50brickwalls@comcast.net

JONES, OWEN W
From the Utica Observer Thurs 11 Mar 1909
Owen W. Jones
The death of Owen W. Jones, a resident of this city for the past quarter of a century, occurred at his home 32 Noyes St., shortly after 11 o’clock this morning after an illness of over a year. Mr. Jones had spent the greater part of last summer in the Adirondacks, hoping to benefit his health. About five months ago he went to Los Angeles, Cal., expecting to derive some benefit from that climate, but his condition became worse, and it was with difficulty that he stood the trip to his home in this city, arriving here on Monday, last.
The deceased was born in Wales, 47 years ago and came to this country about twenty-seven years ago, locating in this city. He was engaged for several years in farming and for two or three years was engaged as coachman for several of the prominent families of this city. Twenty-two years ago he entered the employ of Issac N. Maynard as coachman and had since been employed there until Mr. Maynard granted him a vacation for the benefit of his health. He was married about twenty-two years ago to Miss Jane Ann Jones of this city, who survives. He was a member of Court Fort Schuyler, Order of Foresters, its sick aid branch, and attended the Moriah Church. He was a man who made many friends and kept them and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of acquaintances.
Besides his wife, Mr. Jones is survived by eight children, William H., Mabel O., Gladys, Catherine, Corinne, Sarah, Margaret and Floyd Jones. He also leaves several brothers and sisters in the old country. The sympathy of many will be extended his bereaved family.
From the Utica Daily Press Friday Morning 12 Mar 1909
Owen W. Jones
Yesterday morning, shortly after 11 o’clock, occurred the death of Owen W. Jones, a man well known in the Welsh circles of the city. Mr. Jones had been ill for over two years, but not until last October was he obliged to give up work. He had spent many months at various health resorts, only last Monday arriving at his home here from Los Angeles, Cal., a journey which in his weakened condition, was made with great difficulty. Mr. Jones was a native of Wales and was 47 years old. Twenty-seven years ago he came to Utica. Later he engaged in farming, which occupation he followed for several years. He then returned to this city, and acted as coachman for several prominent families. For 22 years he has been employed in that capacity in the family of Issac N. Maynard. His wife Miss Jane Ann Jones of this city, and they were married twenty-two years ago. Mr. Jones was a member of Court Fort Schuyler, Order of Foresters, it’s sick aid branch, and was an attendant at Moriah Church. His death will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends by whom he was highly respected. Besides his wife, Mr. Jones is survived by eight children, William H., Mabel O., Gladys, Catherine, Corinne, Sarah, Margaret and Floyd Jones. He also leaves several brothers and sisters in the old country. The sympathy of many will be extended his bereaved family.
Many friends and members of the Independent Order of Foresters attended the funeral of Owen W. Jones which was held from his late home, 32 Noyes St., at 2 o’clock this afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Walton, pastor of the Dryer Memorial Church. A wealth of floral tributes evidenced the esteem in which the deceased was held by many friends. The bearers were relatives. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Fred H Ohm Dies at Age of 80
Fred H. Ohm, 80, died May 30, 1954, at a Rome hospital after a short illness. He was born June 30, 1873, in the town of Ava, the son of John and Margaret Mattice Ohm. He married Belle Hughes on March 27, 1902, at Rome.
Mr. Ohm was engaged in framing in the Town of Western all of his life until 1939 when he sold his farm and moved to North Western. He was a member of the NOrth Western Methodist Church.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Leland Weaver, of Westernville; three sons, Stanley Ohm, Boonville; Harvey R Ohm, of Canton, Pa; and Sterling L Ohm, West Webster; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harvery Ohm, Boonville RD, and Seymour Ohm, North Western; a niece and a nephew.
The funeral was at 2 Thursday from the Trainor Funeral Home in Boonville, with the Rev. Henry I Fisher, pastor of the North Western Methodist Church, and the Rev. J B Davidson, Stittville, officiating. Burial was in Westernville Cemetery.
Linda Glover lindabird513@adelphia.net

Death of John Ohm
The death of John Ohm, and old and respected citizen of Boonville occurred at 11 am Monday. He had been a great suffer from disease of the stomach for about a year and had been confined to his bed for six months. Mr Ohm was born in Germany, August 3, 1819, and in 1874 came to this country and settled on a farm near Boonville. He continued the occupation of a farmer until eight years ago, when old age compelled him to retire from active life and he came to live in Boonville.
Deceased had always been a devoted member of the German Lutheran Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, one brother, Joachim Ohm, of Cleveland Ohio, and five children, Christian and Minnie of Rome, John and Mrs. C Wengatz of Western and Mrs. Henry Kelley of this place, also 26 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
The funeral occurred from the German Lutheran church at 2 PM today. Relatives of the deceased officiated as bearers. The pastor paid a very feeling tribute to Mr. Ohm.
Linda Glover lindabird513@adelphia.net

Dropped Dead
A german resident of this village named Frederick Duvillar, suddenly dropped dead on Schuyler St, below the depot, yesterday morning. He had for sometime been troubled with heart disease, and was on his way home with some medicine for the temporary relief of his trouble. He was seen to fall, and was immediately taken to his home and medical aid summoned, but he was beyond all mortal assistance. The funeral was held today. Deceased leaves wife and six children, the oldest being only fifteen years of age. The family is in needy circumstances and Landlord George H Beck of the Hulbert House, has generously headed and is engaged in circulating a subscription paper looking to the relief of the afflicted ones.
Linda Glover lindabird513@adelphia.net

Mrs. Henry Kelley
The death of Mary, widow of the late Henry Kelley, occurred at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs James Dickup, on Ann St. Saturday at 5 pm. Deceased was in the 84th year of her age and had been in failing health for some time. Her first husband was Fred Duvelow and she later married Henry Kelley, who has been dead about ten years. Mrs. Kelley was born in Germany, coming to this country when a young girl, and had always lived in this vicinity, giving her best efforts to her family and devoted to her friends. She is survived by three sons, Fred of Boonville, William of Utica, and Harry of Deansboro; two daughters, Mrs Fred LaQuay of Boonville and Mrs. William Bates of Port Leyden. She also leaves 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Dickup home, Rev. CG Roop officiating.
Linda Glover lindabird513@adelphia.net

Arthur Stiefvater
Arthur R. Stiefvater, 51 of 415 Briarcliff Ave., died Tuesday in his home. Dr. Preston R. Clark, Oneida County Coroner said death was due to natural causes.
Mr. Stiefvater was born in Utica, son of William N. and Sarah M. Jones Stiefvater. He had always lived in Utica and attended local schools. He was an equipment operator for the Niagara-Mohawk Power Corporation for 25 Years. Earlier he had been employed by Foster Brothers and Utica Cutlery Company. He was a World War II Army veteran.
He attended St. Agnes Church. He was a member of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and of the American Legion.
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Clarence A. (Ruth) Tuttle of Utica and a brother, William F. Stiefvater of Utica.
The funeral will be at 10 Saturday from the Ortner Funeral Home and at 10:30 from St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Friday.

Mrs. William N. Stiefvater
Mrs. William N. Stiefvater, age 50, of 514 Milgate, died Monday April 8, 1940, after a 4 months illness following a stroke.
She was born in New York Mills on Oct. 25, 1889, daughter of the late Edward D. & Margaret Williams Jones. She was educated in New Hartford schools, where she had moved with her family. She was married to Mr. Stiefvater in St. Joseph's church, Nov. 6, 1913 and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Ruth, two sons, William F. and Arthur R., of Utica; four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Hughes and Mrs. Earl Bowen, both of Utica;Mrs. George Dillman of Rochester and Mrs. Ernest Bohrer of Syracuse, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral on Monday for W.N. Stiefvater
At 9 a.m. Monday the funeral of William N. Stiefvater, 50, will be held at his late home, 514 Milgate, to be followed by Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church.
Mr. Stiefvater, chairman of Division 14, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and for 30 years employed by the New York Central Railroad, died unexpectedly at his home Friday, Nov. 1, 1940.
During most of his service with the railroad Mr. Stiefvater was an engineman on the Adirondack Division. He was born in Utica, Feb. 2, 1890, son of the late Nicholas and Mary Hauser Stiefvater, and educated in public schools.
On Nov.6, 1913, he was married to Sarah M. Jones in St. Joseph's Church. Mrs. Stiefvater died last April 8.
Surviving are two sons, William F. and Arthur Stiefvater; a daughter, Miss Ruth M. Stiefvater; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Potter, Mrs. Harrison Greystone and Mrs. Francis Helmer; a brother, Nicholas Stiefvater, and nieces and nephews, all of Utica.

Clarence A. Tuttle
Clarence A. Tuttle, 71, of Utica, beloved father and grandfather, passed into eternal rest to join his wife, on Saturday, March 18, 1989.
He was born August 2, 1917 in Utica, the son of Clarence and Gertrude Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle attended Frankfort schools and has resided in This area all of his life. On June 21,1941, he married the former Ruth Stiefvater. Mr. Tuttle was employed with Kelsey Hayes for 37 years until his retirement in 1979.
During his earlier years, Mr. Tuttle bowled with his four brothers. They were known as the Traveling Tuttle's and were known for their high averages in the Utica area. Mr. Tuttle was an avid bingo participant; it was a favorite past time for he and his wife before her death.
Surviving Mr. Tuttle are two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara and Robert Fales of Endwell, NY and Brenda Tuttle of Utica; two sons and daughter's-in-law, William and Bonnie Tuttle of Marcy, Barry and Melody Tuttle of San Antonio, TX; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Warren and Frances Tuttle, and Rollin and Kathleen Tuttle; two brothers-in-law, William Davis and Raymond Wiegand; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Tuttle; one brother-in-law and his wife, William and Phyllis Stiefater; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Tuttle was predeceased by his brothers, Leroy Tuttle and John Tuttle and four sisters, Sadie Davis, Genevieve Shaw, Elizabeth St.Gerrmaine and Olive Wiegand.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:15 from the Ortner Funeral Home, 130 Eagle St. and 11 o'clock from St. Agnes Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Internment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9.
Arrangements are under the direction of Christopher J.McGrath, Ortner Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Clarence A. Tuttle
Ruth Tuttle, 71, of Utica, passed away Friday, September 23,1988 in Sylvan Beach, while spending time at her summer home.
Mrs. Tuttle was born October 31,1916, in Utica, the daughter of William and Sarah Jones Stiefvater. She attended St. Agnes School and was in the first graduating class at Proctor High School. She also attended Utica Business School. On June 21,1941, in St. Agnes Church, she was married to Clarence A. Tuttle. Mrs. Tuttle was a member of St. Agnes Church and also North Bay Roman Catholic Church.
Mrs. Tuttle found much enjoyment in playing the bingo circuit, as she was an avid player.
Surviving Mrs. Tuttle, besides her husband, are two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara and Robert Fales, of Endwell, NY and Brenda Tuttle of Utica; two sons and daughters-in-law,William and Bonnie Tuttle of Marcy, Barry and Melody Tuttle of San Antonio, TX; one brother and sister-in-law William and Phyllis Stiefvater, of Utica. There are seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Mrs. Tuttle was predeceased by her brother, Arthur Stiefvater.
Funeral Services will be Monday at 8:15 from the Ortner Funeral Home, 130 Eagle St and 9:00 from St. Agnes Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with the Rev. Msgr. Francis Willenburg. Interment will be in Forest Hill. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.
Arrangements are under the direction of Christopher J. McGrath, Ortner Funeral Home, Inc.

Reese-Entered into rest, in this City, Wednesday, Aug.28,1918, Jay W. Reese, in his 44th year.
Funeral from his late home, 1209 Kossuth Ave, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends and members of the Utica Lodge No. 47, F&AM, are invited. Masonic services at te grave, Cazenovia, NY at 1:30 P.M.

The Late Ebenezer Briggs
His funeral largely attended-Floral tributes
The funeral of Ebenezer Briggs was largely attended from his late residence, 114 E Myrtle St, at 1pm today. The remains were inclosed in a black broadcloth casket
Rev. S J Greenfield, Pastor of the First M. E. Church, of which Mr Briggs has been a member of for over 30 years officiated. The interment was made in the Wright Settlement Cemetery. Clark, Leonard and Henry Briggs and William BellChambers, three sons and a grandson, acting as bearers.
Floral offerings were numerous, including cut flowers and set pieces. From F. M. Orton and employees, who attended the funeral in a body, the store being closed out of respect to the memory of Mr Briggs, who for over 30 years was an employee there, was a large and handsome pillow bearing the words "Rest" in immortelles. Hose Co. No. 2 presented a beautiful flat bouquet of white carnations, and from independent Hose No. 1 there was a large flat bouquet of Easter lilies and similax. From Messrs. Capron, Crocker, Hart, and Near, employee of the fire department was a beautiful large crescent of lilies
(Funeral Notice)
DIED
BRIGGS-In Rome (NY) on Tuesday, March 3,1903, from paralysis, Ebenezer Briggs, aged 84 yrs, 11months, and 1day.
-Funeral at family residence, 114 Myrtle St, on Friday at 1pm
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SUDDEN DEATH
Mrs. Wesley Webster passes away from heart disease
Mrs. Carrie Webster, wife of Wesley Webster, died very suddenly at her home in West Rome (NY) at 1am Saturday. She had been in her usual good health up to a little after 12 o'clock. At that time she was taken ill and in less than an hour had passed away. Dr J. L. Golly was called but before he could reach Mrs. Webster's home, she had passed away. He pronounced it a case of heart disease. Coroner Lehr was also called but he decided that an inquest unnecessary.
Mrs. Webster was born in the town of Lee July 26, 1850, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cushman. She was united in marriage with Mr. Webster 25 years ago in that town and they continued to live in Lee for the following 10 years. Then the family moved to West Rome, where they have since resided. Mrs. Webster was very favorably known both in the vicinity of here late home and also in Lee. Many will be shocked and saddened by her sudden death. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Rapke, and one grandson, Wesley Charles, who live at the family home.
(Funeral Notice)
WEBSTER-In West Rome, on Saturday, Feb 10, 1912 Mrs. Wesley Webster, aged 61 years
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The Utica Daily Press Friday Morning 3 Dec, 1897
DEATH OF HUGH R. JONES
Hugh R Jones for the past 35 years a resident of this city, died at his home, 507 Whitesboro Street, at 8 o'clock last evening. Mr. Jones had been in poor health for about four years. He was born in Llun, Carnarvonshire, North Wales, in March, 1829. He was brought up as a farmer and in the fall of 1854 came to America and settled at Turin, Lewis county. He worked there for one year and then went to Floyd, where he was employed on a farm between Floyd and Steuben for two years. About 1857 he came to Utica and found employment in the Utica State Hospital. Here he worked for over 30 years, most of the time on the farm and the last eight years in the laundry. In December, 1892, he left the State Hospital and has since lived a retired life at his home, 507 Whitesboro Street. Mr. Jones had attended Moriah Church ever since he came to Utica to live. He was twice married and singularly enough the names of the two ladies of his choice were the same,
Ellen Jones. The first wife died about 35 years ago, leaving one son, Robert of Chicago, who still survives. In 1866 Mr. Jones married again in this city. Besides the son referred to he is survived by his wife and seven children: Mrs. Owen Jones, John, William, Samuel, George, Katie and Etta, all of Utica. Mr. Jones was a very industrious, hard working man, and having been employed in the State Hospital for very many years, he was well known to most of the inmates and employees of that institution.
Obituary of Hugh R Jones Utica Observer Friday 3 Dec, 1897 Hugh R Jones died last evening at his home, 507 Whitesboro St., after a long illness. Mr. Jones was born in Carnarvonshire, North Wales, in 1829, and came to this country in 1850. He resided for a time in Turin and later in Floyd, in both of which places he was engaged in farming. He came to Utica about thirty-five years ago and secured employment at the State Hospital. He worked there until about four years ago when he gave up his position on account of ill health. Mr. Jones had attended Moriah Church. He was twice married. The first wife died about thirty-five years ago, leaving one son, Robert, of Chicago, who survives. In 1866 Mr. Jones married again in this city. Besides the son referred to he is survived by his wife and seven
children: Mrs. Owen Jones, John, William, Samuel, George, Katie and Etta,
all of Utica. lisa.judd@comcast.net

From the Utica Daily Press Friday Morning, 12 June 1903 -
Mrs. Ellen Jones of this city, widow of Hugh R. Jones, died at 4:30 p.m.yesterday, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. She was born in Anglesea, North Wales, August 17, 1839, and when ten years of age came, with her parents, the late Robert and Kathryn Jones, to this country. Soon after landing in America the family settled in Floyd. There Miss Ellen resided until 1860, when she came to Utica. Here she entered the employ of A. B. Johnson, who resided where the new Savings Bank now stands. She worked inn the family as cook for five years. On September 11, 1865, she was united in marriage to Mr. Jones who died December 2, 1897. For about nine years Mrs. Jones lived at 7 Harper Street, but in 1874 moved to the house 507 Whitesboro Street, in which she passed the remainder of her life. During her long residence in West Utica she saw and watched with interest many changes in population and in the streets and buildings. When she first came to Utica Mrs. Jones became a member of Moriah Church and when she passed away she was one of the oldest ones of the congregation. She was an earnest Christian, a good neighbor and a kind and affectionate wife and mother. There survive seven children, Mrs. Owen W Jones, John F., William O., Samuel, George P., Kathryn E., and M. Etta Jones, and ten grandchildren, all of Utica: one sister Mrs. Elias J. Roberts of Floyd, and one brother, Owen Jones of California. Mrs. Jones was the youngest in a family of eight children.
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From the Utica Observer Thurs 11 Mar 1909
Owen W. Jones
The death of Owen W. Jones, a resident of this city for the past quarter of a century, occurred at his home 32 Noyes St., shortly after 11 o'clock this morning after an illness of over a year. Mr. Jones had spent the greater part of last summer in the Adirondacks, hoping to benefit his health. About five months ago he went to Los Angeles, Cal., expecting to derive some benefit from that climate, but his condition became worse, and it was with difficulty that he stood the trip to his home in this city, arriving here on Monday, last. The deceased was born in Wales, 47 years ago and came to this country about twenty-seven years ago, locating in this city. He was engaged for several years in farming and for two or three years was engaged as coachman for several of the prominent families of this city. Twenty-two years ago he entered the employ of Issac N. Maynard as coachman and had since been employed there until Mr. Maynard granted him a vacation for the benefit of
his health. He was married about twenty-two years ago to Miss Jane Ann Jones of this city, who survives. He was a member of Court Fort Schuyler, Order of
Foresters, its sick aid branch, and attended the Moriah Church. He was a man who made many friends and kept them and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of acquaintances. Besides his wife, Mr. Jones is survived by eight children, William H., Mabel O., Gladys, Catherine, Corinne, Sarah, Margaret and Floyd Jones. He also eaves several brothers and sisters in the old country. The sympathy of many will be extended his bereaved family.
From the Utica Daily Press Friday Morning 12 Mar 1909
Owen W. Jones
Yesterday morning, shortly after 11 o'clock, occurred the death of Owen W. Jones, a man well known in the Welsh circles of the city. Mr. Jones had been ill for over two years, but not until last October was he obliged to give up work. He had spent many months at various health resorts, only last Monday arriving at his home here from Los Angeles, Cal., a journey which in his weakened condition, was made with great difficulty. Mr. Jones was a native of Wales and was 47 years old. Twenty-seven years ago he came to Utica. Later he engaged in farming, which occupation he followed for several years. He then returned to this city, and acted as coachman for several prominent families. For 22 years he has been employed in that capacity in the family of Issac N. Maynard. His wife Miss Jane Ann Jones of this city, and they ere married twenty-two years ago. Mr. Jones was a member of Court Fort Schuyler, Order of Foresters, it's sick aid branch, and was an attendant at Moriah Church. His death will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends by whom he was highly respected. Besides his wife, Mr. Jones is
survived by eight children, William H., Mabel O., Gladys, Catherine, Corinne, Sarah, Margaret and Floyd Jones. He also leaves several brothers and sisters in the old country. The sympathy of many will be extended his bereaved family.
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Utica Daily Press, July 16, 1945 "Crowe - On July 15, 1945, Ida Gardner Meagher, wife of Edward T. Crowe, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at her late home, 1224 Mathews Ave. , Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Friends are invited."
Mary Walters mawalt1@rochester.rr.com

Utica Daily Press, December 28, 1903, "Rostiser - In Whitesboro, Sunday, December 27, 1903, George W. Rostiser, aged 45 years, 7 months, and 17 days." (Second husband of Augusta Cole Gardner)
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Utica Daily Press, August 15, 1911, "Richlin - of Whitsboro(sp?), N.Y., Monday, August 14, 1911. Jessie F. Gardner, wife of William G. Richlin, aged 21 years, 11 months, and 17 days. Funeral from her late residence to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend."
Mary Walters mawalt1@rochester.rr.com

Utica Daily Press, October 2, 1936. "Gardner - In this city, Thursday, Oct. 1, 1936, Albert D. Gardner, in his 50th year. Friends may call at his late residence, 33 Gardner Street, Whitesboro, at their convenience. Siranandon (?) Lodge, No. 95, IOOF, will conduct their ritualistic service at the home this (Friday) evening at (?) o'clock. Funeral Services tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited."
Mary Walters mawalt1@rochester.rr.com

Utica Daily Press, April 9, 1922, "Rostises (sp?) - Entered into rest in this city, Saturday, April 8, 1922, Augusta Cole, wife of the late George Rostises (sp?) of Whitesboro, N.Y. aged 66 years and 19 days. Funeral from the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Meagher, 922 Blandin street, tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:30. Friends are respectfully invited."
Mary Walters mawalt1@rochester.rr.com

Mrs. Gladys Jean Tracy,1217 Francis St., died Mar.24,1953, in her home after a long illness.
Mrs. Tracy was born in Utica Oct. 7, 1911,daughter of Mrs.Caroline Midura and the late Michael Midura. She was educated in Utica schools. Her marriage to Ambrose (Duke)Tracy took place in 1942. She attended Holy Trinity Church.
Mrs. Tracy leaves her husband, her mother; four sisters, Mrs. Leo Lamunion,Mrs. William Chancia,Mrs. Floyd Moses and Mrs. Kenneth Macmaster; two brothers Anthony and Martin Midura,all of Utica.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Submitted by Floyd R. Cmela fccmela@myvine.com

Anna C. Stiefvater Smith Dec. 5, 1961
Funeral, Mrs. Anna C. Smith, 8 Grant St., Thursday from the Heintz Funeral Home, and from St. Francis de Sales Church, where a solemn requiem Mass was offered by the Rev. Aloysius Isele, assisted by the Rev. John Costello and the Rev. Richard V. O'Neill. Bearers: Edward Stiefvater, Robert Stiefvater, Dr. Richard Isele, Frank Quinn, Albert Smith Jr. and William Sutton. Burial was in St. Agnes Cemetery, with absolution by Father Isele and the Rev. William Regan.
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Utica Observer Dispatch Dec. 7, 1961
Mrs. Albert Smith
Mrs. Anna C. Stiefvater Smith, 83 , of 8 Grant St. died today at home after a brief illness. She was born in Utica and educated in St. Joseph's school here. She was married to Albert E. Smith in 1890. He died in 1908. Mrs. Smith lived in Utica all her life. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church and it's Altar Rosary Society and charter member of the Catholic Women's Club. She leaves a daughter Mrs. John M. (Gertrude) Weaver, Utica: 2 sons, Howard F. Smith, Rochester, and Albert J. Smith, Provincetown, Mass: 2 sisters, Mrs. William McConnell and Mrs. Richard Isele Sr., both of Utica: 2 brothers Edward G. Stiefvater, Utica, and Joseph J. Stiefvater, Schenectady, another son Chester A. Smith died Germany in 1945.
Susan Smith Carey Sscarey60@aol.com

Mrs. Louisa Stiefvater, died April 4, 1934, age 88, widow of Joseph J. Stiefvater and mother of City Comptroller A. C. Stiefvater, died unexpectedly last night at her daughters home, Mrs. Anna C. Smith, 135 Summit Place.
The week before Christmas, Mrs. Stiefvater suffered a broken hip in a fall but had appeared to be gaining steadily.
Louisa A. Rimmel Stiefvater was the daughter of the late Philip and Catherine Linck Rimmel. She was born June 6, 1845 in Canton, Ohio, where she resided until about 70 years ago when she came to Utica and was married to Mr. Stiefvter who died about 34 years ago. Mr. & Mrs. Stiefvater resided in West Utica and were among the best known families of this city. Mr. Stiefvater conducted a bakeshop there for many years. They were the parents of 12 children, 8 of whom are living.
Mrs. Stiefvater was a member of St. Patrick's Branch LCBA and has been a member of St. Joseph's Church for many years. Since residing with her daughter she had attended St. Francis de Sales Church and was a member of the Rosary Society.
She is survived by 5 sons, John J. of New Haven, NY, Frank, of Jersey City, Joseph, of Schenectady, Edward and Albert C. Stiefvater of Utica: three daughters, Mrs. Anna C. Smith, Mrs. William McConnell and Mrs. Richard Isele, Utica: 18 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
The body will be taken to the home of her son Albert at 131 Pleasant St. today.
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Gertrude S. Weaver, of 1913 Sunset Ave., died unexpectedly October 24, 1981 in Natick, Mass.
She was born in Utica, the daughter of Albert E. and Anna C. Stiefvater Smith and was educated in Utica schools and Utica College. On November 4, 1925, in Utica, she wa married to John M. Weaver. He died in 1944. Mrs. Weaver was employed by the Board of Education for 25 years retiring in 1963. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and it's altar Rosary Society and the Women's Club: Christ Child Society: Ladies of Charity: The Catholic Women's Club and The B Sharp Musical Club.
Surviving are 2 nephew Albert J. and Barbara Smith of Natick, Mass and Howard F. Smith (this is a misprint: should have been: Robert H. Smith) of Clearwater, Fla and several nieces.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 from the Quinn, Ryan & Nunn Inc. Funeral Home and at 10:30 from our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7--9pm.
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Miss VeDe Etta Stiles, 85, formerly of the Hotel Utica, died Saturday, December 23, 1978, at the Harding Nursing Home, Waterville, NY
She was born in Augusta, NY, November 8, 1894, the daughter of Henry and Emma Green Stiles. She was educated in the Augusta and the Utica schools. For several years she was an employee of the Wassaic State School. Miss Stiles leaves no known survivors.
The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, from the Williams Funeral Home, 1115 West St., with the Rev. Arden W. Coe, pastor of the Moriah Presbyterian church, officiating. Friends are invited. Interment will be at Knoxboro Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 only.
Susan Smith Carey Sscarey60@aol.com

"The Founder of Our City Passes Away at his Late Home in Fairfield, IA" .....Humeston New Era
The sad intelligence of the death of Alva Humeston, Sr. on May 29, 1889 reached this community by telegram.
Mr. Humeston had resided with Prof. Harkness, his son-in-law, in Fairfield, IA for a few years and after a few months of illness passed away on that morning at 8:15. Mr. Humeston was one of the earliest settlers of this region. He moved from Ohio here in the year 1864, just 25 years from the day of burial.
For many years he conducted a large farm southwest of Humeston, and carried on a general store in town. He was a man of great moral power and Christian worth, and has left an influence behind him for good that will be felt for many years. For many years he held the office of township trustee, and was a member of the Legislature during the 15th General Assembly. In the year 1872 the CB&Q Railroad Co., purchased 80 acres of the northeast side of his farm for a town site, and afterwards it was named Humeston in his honor. Like many settlers of this part of the state, he was a native of the east. He was born in Harwington, CN. on April 20, 1815. At an early age his parents settled in New York, where in Clinton, Oneida Co., he was married to Miss Mary Northrup on the 23rd of Sept., 1840. (She died suddenly in Fairfield, Ia Nov. 22, 1885). Eight children were born to him of whom five are still living: Daniel, Susan [who married Prof. Harkness, originally of Delaware Co., NY (jh)], Litchfield, Monroe and Alva Jr. When about 34 years of age he united with the Christian Church in Fowler, Trumbull Co. He was one of the chief agents in organizing the congregation of the church here and served it as an elder from the beginning. While, during the late years, about Jan. 20 last he became seriously ill and his friends became very anxious. He lingered on until the Tuesday before his death, when he grew worse and on Friday had a serious sinking spell from which he partially recovered, but it was repeated on Sunday morning and from that time he was in a deep stupor, still whenever aroused he was wholly conscious. At the age of 74 years, one month and nine days ended this good man's life. Funeral services were conducted in the Christian Church, which was filled to overflowing. Prof. E.J. Gantz preached the sermon from Rev. 13-14, Rev. Hard and Simpson assisted in the service. Interment was in the Humeston Cemetery.
John Hutchins Jr John.HutchinsJr@LibertyMutual.com

From Boonville newspaper
Mrs. Jane Avery
Mrs. Jane Avery died Saturday at the home of her son, Volsey Pixley, in this town on the Rome road. Deceased wa born in England and has lived in Boonville for the past forty years. Her first husband was James Pixley and after his death, she married Jonathan Avery. She was a consistent member of the M .E. church and had an abiding faith in her Saviour. Her surviving children are Jay and Volsey and Mrs. Fred Sasenbery of Boonville, Thomas of California and Mrs. Richard Mitchelson of Nebraska. During the last years of her life she was tenderly cared for at the home of her son, Volsey. She passed peacefully away after a short illness, resigned and ready to depart for the other shore. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Lansingkill chapel, Rev. S.O. Barnes officiating. The thanks of the family are extended to the North Steuben choir and to all who re ndered kindly services during the sickness and at the funeral of their beloved mother.
Jane Avery died February 3, 1894
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