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and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
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ABBEY - DEAN, Anna M. "Anne"
A long time resident of Wellsburg, NY went home to be with the Lord,
Thursday evening, August 14, 2008 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility
where she had been receiving care. Born on July 18, 1922 in Vestal Center,
NY Anne was the daughter of Collins & Ruth Nevel Abbey. She married
John E. Dean on June 6, 1940 in Binghamton and they had just celebrated
their 68th anniversary. Together they raised a close and loving family
who survive. Children, John A. (Cynthia) Dean, Mesquite, TX; Thomas G.
Sr. (Shirley) Dean, Wellsburg, NY; David L. (Christy) Dean, El Cajon, CA;
Ruthanne C. (Joseph Jr.) Doucette, Hingham, MA; Six grandchildren, six
great grandchildren; a sister, Barbara (Willard) Davis, Mechanicsburg,
PA; a brother, Donald (Audrey) Abbey, Binghamton, NY; along with several
nieces and nephews. A born again Christian, Anne possessed a strong faith
in the Lord Jesus Christ. She attended Bentley Creek Baptist Church. She
enjoyed caring for her home and always made visitors feel welcome with
a warm smile and wonderful cooking. Family and friends will be received
at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway Southport on Tuesday
August 19, 2008 between the hours of 5 – 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow
at 7:15 p.m. with the Reverend James O. Mott officiating. Graveside services
in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg will take place at the families convenience.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/16/2008 - 8/17/2008
ABER, LODEMAH E.
Age 94, of Athens, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2001
at Heritage Nursing Home, Athens, PA. She was born on June 14, 1906
in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Burt C. and Lula M. (Merriam) Aber.
Lodemah was a teacher at the Wellsburg School in Wellsburg, NY. She
was a member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church for over 83 years,
and the United Methodist Women MCS. She is survived by her very dear
and loving friends, the John Flory family; very special and loving friend,
Brian Flory of Wellsburg, NY; very special cousin, Aurelia Campbell of
Soutport, NY; special nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Almerian Aber of Elmira, NY.
She is predeceased by her brother, Merriam. Friends are invited to
call at Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Wednesday,
March 14, 2001 from 1 to 3 pm. The funeral service will immediately
follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ashland
Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY.
ABER, Merriam B.
Age 69 of 112 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. Saturday, February 24,
1973. Calling hours and funeral service at the Page-Jamieson Funeral
Home, Wellsburg, at a time to be announced. Survived by mother, Mrs.
Lula Aber of Wellsburg; daughter, Mrs. David (June) Durham of Ithaca ,
N.Y.; son, A. B. Aber of Elmira; sister, Miss Lodemah Aber of Wellsburg.
The family requests the courtesy of no flowers. Friends may contribute
to the Wellsburg United Methodist Memorial Church.
ABER, MERRIAM B.
Age 69 of 112 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, Saturday, February 24,
1973 or Tuesday. He was a retired merchant and insurance agent, who
died Saturday after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Wellsburg,
Mr. Aber was well-known for his work with area volunteer fire departments.
A life member of the Wellsburg Volunteer fire departments. A every
office in the organization during his 52 years of membership. He
was one of the founders of the New York-Penn and Chemung County Firemens
Association and helped organize many volunteer departments throughout the
Twin Tiers. Mr. Aber once operated a general store which his father
founded on Main St. He later became an independent insurance agent.
Mr. Aber was a member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, past master
of Chemung Valley Lodge 350, F&AM, and past treasurer of Lincoln Grange
237. Calling hours and funeral service at the Page-Jamieson Funeral
Home and in the Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg, at 2 pm, the Rev. David
Durham and Rev. Welling Storch officiated. Survived by mother, Mrs.
Lula Aber of Wellsburg; daughter, Mrs. David (June) Durham of Ithaca, NY;
a son, A.B. Aber of Elmira; sister, Miss Lodemah Aber of Wellsburg.
The family requests the courtesy of no flowers. Friends wishing may
contribute to the Wellsburg United Methodist Memorial Fund. Pallbearers:
Phillip Allen, Charles Chudzinski, Robert Kettell, Arthur Bowman, Roy Van
Duzer, Harry Jenkins, Georger Hanmer. Honorary bearers were respresentatives
from the following six fire depts.; Wellsburg, Southport, Horseheads, Pine
City, Webb Mills and Elmira Heights. Burial Ashland Cemetery at the
convenience of the family.
Funerals
ABER, Merriam B.
of 112 Main St., Wellsburg, N. Y. Funeral and committal services were
held in the Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg, Tuesday at 2 p.m., the
Rev. David Durham and the rev> Welling Storch officiated. Pallbearers;
Phillip Allen, Charles Chudzinski, Robert Kettell, Arthur Bowman, Roy Van
Duzer, Harry Jenkins, Georger Hanmer, Honorary bearers were representatives
from the following six fire depts..; Wellsburg, Southport, Horseheads,
Pine City, Webb Mills and Elmira Height. Burial Ashland Cemetery
at the convenience of the family.
ACKERMAN, PAUL L.
Age 68 of 102 E. Fifth St., Wellsburg, NY Wednesday May 28,
1975. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg Thursday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral and committal services there Friday
at 2 pm. Rev. Howard Kintner officiating. Interment Ashland
Cemetery, Wellsburg at the convenience of the family. Survived by his wife
Anna; daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Kelly of Horseheads, Mrs. Evelyn Benton
of Elmira; son George D. Ackerman of Wellsburg; sister, Miss Jean Ackerman
of Buffalo; brother, Harold Ackerman of Wellsburg; 11 grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Mr. Ackerman was a veteran of WW II and a retired
employe of the Elmira School District. Ashland Cemetery.
AMEIGH –ANNA (AMEIGH) MCILWAIN, 93, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away April 17, 2001. Born on October 23, 1907 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Bessie (Wilcox) Ameigh. Mrs. McIlwain was a member of the Apache Junction Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 25 years. Surviving are her sisters, Genevieve (Clifton) Kamp, Pine City, NY and Louise Pierce, Columbia Cross Roads; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Ethel Ameigh, Loudonville, NY and Truus Ameigh of Frederick, MD. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Floyd McIlwain; sisters, Marjorie and Freda; brothers, Chester, Mahlon, Howard and Robert. A memorial service will be held June 1 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg with the Rev. Don Rockwell officiating. Interment was in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
AMEIGH Anna M. MCILWAIN, 93, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2001. She was born on October 23, 1907 in Canton, PA, the daughter of the late Frederick and Bessie (Wilcox) Ameigh. Anna was a member of the Apache Junction Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 25 years. Anna is survived by her sisters, Genevieve (Clifton) Kamp of Pine City, NY and Louise Pierce of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Ethel Ameigh of Loudonville, NY and Truus Ameigh of Frederick, MD. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Floyd McIlwain; sisters, Marjorie and Freda; brothers, Chester, Mahlon, Howard and Robert. A memorial service was held June 1 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg with the Rev. Don Rockwell officiating and interment to be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY.
ANDERSON Ralph H. A long time resident of Elmira passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Bath, NY on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 following an illness at the age of 74. Born on June 9, 1932, Ralph was the son of the late Otto & Jennie Hillman Anderson, He served in the United States Army and was a life long carpenter employed with National Homes True Temper of Pine Valley. His many interests included vegetable gardening, carpentry, woodworking and always offering a helping hand to his friends and neighbors. Surviving are his loving children who cherish his memory, Scherrie Anderson, Tonowanda, NY; Deseree (Brian) Clark, Elmira; and Ralph (Dorothy McMasters) Anderson, Elmira; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Danielle) Melchiorre, Bryan Jones, Alisa Jones and Andrea McMasters; sisters, Anna May (Lynnwood) Austin, Wellsburg; and Betty Jean (Jim) Cranmer, Chemung; along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to share in a graveside service at Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg on Friday, June 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Captain John Cornelius officiating. Full military honors will be accorded Mr. Anderson at the graveside.
ANDRUS - COLWELL, Alice Irene (Andrus)
Age 84, of Sayre, and formerly of Ridgebury Township, PA, passed away
on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.
A graveside committal service for Irene's family will be held at 4:00 p.m.
on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY, with her
Pastor, Rev. Alan Bill officiating. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. has
been entrusted with the arrangements. Irene was born on April 12, 1924
in East Smithfield, PA. She was the daughter of the late Roe Andrus and
Alice (Sturdevant) Andrus Doty. Irene was a Troy High School graduate.
She was a former employee of the Remington Rand Corp. and retired from
LRC Electronics. Irene was a member of Lockwood United Methodist Church
and volunteered her time at St. Josephs Hospital. Irene is survived by
her sisters, Estella Conrad of Elmira, NY, and Esther Shilling of Lockwood,
NY; her sister-in-law, Joyce Colwell of Ridgebury Township, PA; numerous
nieces and nephews and very good friends that made her life happy. Irene
is predeceased by her parents; her beloved husband of 36 years, Harold
A. Colwell, who passed away on April 26, 1982; her seven month old infant
daughter, Linda Lou Colwell, who passed away on July 31, 1947; and her
brothers, William, George, and Robert Andrus. The family will be providing
the flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
Irene's memory to the charity of one's own choosing. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 5/23/2008.
BAKER - BAKER, MRS. RUTH S.
Age 71, of Safety Harbor, Florida, formerly of Elmira, Thursday,
May 13, 1971. No prior calling hours. Funeral and committal
at the Keister Funeral Home Saturday at 2 pm, Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg,
Rev. Coley Harrison. Survived by daughters, Miss June Baker, Middleburg,
NY, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Salone of Elmira; sons, Howard Baker of Safety
Harbor, Florida, Forrest (Stub) Baker of Wellsburg, RD 2, PA., Kenneth
Baker of Lowman, NY, Edwin Baker of Wellsburg, NY; sister, Mrs. Helen Smith
of Elmira, Mrs. Charles (Mable) Comereski of Elmira; brothers, Grant Baker
of Millport, NY, Donald Baker of Fisherville, NY, Frederick Baker of Elmira,
Herbert Baker of Elmira Heights; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. (It appears from the obit that Ruth's own name
as well as her married alias were Baker
BALDWIN, Mary
Mrs. Mary Baldwin Gonzales, the widow of William Gonzales, died this
morning at 8 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thompson Culp on
Main street in Wellsburg. She was born in Bentley Creek, PA., April
1, 1930 and was a daughter of George and Polly Baldwin, her ancesters having
been among the Baldwin family of Revolutionary War fame. She was
married to William Gonzales in October, 1855 and is survived by her daughter
Mrs. Thompson Culp of Wellsburg and a grandson, Robert T. Frazier of Elmira
and a granddaughter Mildred Boileau of Wellsburg. She was a life
long member of the Baptist church and was a Christian woman and mother,
whose devotion and upright life are the greatest memorials of her life
work. The funeral will be held at the home in Wellsburg, Saturday
at 3 p. m. the Rev. Charles Manning of the Baptist church will officiate
and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery in that village. THURSDAY,
AUGUST 22, 1912
BALDWIN - Merton Baldwin - former sheriff of Chemung County, died Thursday at the family home, 813 Maple Avenue, Elmira, after a short illness of heart trouble. He was a native of Bentley Creek, this county [Bradford] and 64 years old; the funereal was held at the home Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Delos E. Abrams, pastor of the Southside Baptist church officiating. The committal service was conducted by the Elks of which deceased was a member. He was a brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pierce and Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Mitchell who were in attendance at the funeral.
BARNES - Mrs. Willis J. Hallstead
Mrs. Willis J. Hallstead of Wellsburg, died Tuesday afternoon after
a brief illness, aged 59 years. She is survived by her husband, a
daughter, Mrs. W. T. Northrup, of Cortland; a sister, Mrs. F. H. Fitch,
of Granville Summit, Pa.; a brother, E. D. Barnes, of Elmira. A private
prayer service will be held at the family home Friday at 1:30 o’clock and
the funeral in the M. E. church at Wellsburg at 2 o’clock. The Rev.
Earl Robertson will officiate. Burial in Mountain View cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. [Obit does not identify this woman either by her first
name or own surname - We are assuming surname of Barnes from brother's
name - Does anyone have a full first and last name for this woman? Thanks]
BAXTER - MAY, MYRTLE (Baxter)
Age 83 of Centerville, Pa. Saturday, November 30, 1974 after
an extended illness. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home,
Wellsburg, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral and committal services
there Monday at 2 pm. Rev. Bradley Wood of Bentley Creek Wesleyan
Church, officiating. Interment Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
BECKWITH, ELMER J.
Age 64 of 114 Church St., Wellsburg, NY, Tuesday, November 15,
1977. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Friday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Private funeral and committal services at
convenience of the family. Interment Ashland Cemetary, Wellsburg.
In lieu of flowers friends wishing may contribute to the Wellsbur Fire
Dept. Rescue Squad. Survived by wife, Alice; daughters, Mrs. Jean
Shanks of Wellsburg, Mrs. Barbara McCurdy of Santa Rosa, Cal.; sons, William
and Robert Beckwith, both of Wellsburg; a brother, James Beckwith of Pine
City, N.Y.; two nieces, Mrs. Janet O'Neil of Pine City and Mrs. Constance
Dunbar of Wellsburg; also 10 grandchildren. Mr. Beckwith was a member
of Wellsburg United Methodist Church; a veteran of World War II; a member
of Plumbers Local No. 109, Ithaca, N.Y. He was Town of Ashland Justice
for the past 4 years; Village of Wellsburg Justice for the past 12 years
and was a former Mayor, trustee and police chief for the village of Wellsburg.
BEMENT - Asa C. Bement, age 94, died October 4, 1996 at the Episcopal Home in Rochester, NY. Asa was a 50-year member of the Masons, Chemung Valley-Waverly Lodge #350 and a member of the Knights Templar, Elmira, NY, Shriners Kalurah Temple, Omers Commandery #19, Elmira, NY. He was an avid musician. He played piano and organ and was a member of the Kalurah Shrine Band of Binghamton, NY. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and very active in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Binghamton, NY. He was very proud of his music and church work. He was retired from Gierston Tool Co. of Elmira, NY. Asa is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Ann Bement of Rochester, NY; Wayne and Donna Bement of Binghamton, NY; one sister, Dorothy Keener of Rochester, NY; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, of 64 ½ years; and one sister, Helen Crippen of Orlando, FL. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY on Sunday, October 6th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Committal Services will be held Monday, October 7th at 1 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Main St., Wellsburg, NY with Rev. Richard Bellows officiating. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial be made to the American Cancer Society in Marjorie Bement’s memory. - Note from Wayne Bement- Asa was born 10 August 1902.
BENEDICT - The Elmira Advertiser - Thursday Morning - April 26,
1917 - Page 7
Frank T. Benedict
Frank T. Benedict died at his home in Wellsburg Wednesday afternoon
about 1 o’clock, aged sixty-four years. He is survived by his wife
and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Gray, of Lowman, and Miss Ruth Benedict,
at home. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p. m. Burial
at Mountain View Cemetery, Wellsburg.
BENEDICT Frank T
The Elmira Advertiser - Friday Morning - April 27, 1917 - Page 2
Frank T. Benedict
Frank T. Benedict died at the family home is Wellsburg Wednesday at
1 p. m., aged sixty-four years. He is survived by his widow and two
daughters, Mrs. Frank Gray, of Lowman, and Miss Ruth Benedict, at home.
The decedent was born November 9, 1854, a son of the late John and Emmeline
Benedict, and passed his early life on the home farm at Chemung.
In 1875 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Tooker, who resided in
the same town. About 1884 Mr. Benedict removed to Wellsburg and engaged
in the meat business with E. J. West which business he continued several
years and retired a few years ago. His late ehployment [employment]
had been that of a patrolman on the state hoad [road?]. Mr. Benedict
was a man of reputable character and square in his business. He leaves
many friends. The funeral will be held to-day at 2:30 p. m.
Burial at Mountain View cemetery, Wellsburg.
BOILEAU - ABER, Wilda Boyleau
Age 61, of 112 Main St., Wellsburg, Monday, May 6, 1968. The
family will receive friends at the Keister Funeral Home, Wednesday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be held in the Wellsburg Methodist
Church, Thursday at 3 p.m., the Rev. Frederick L. Turner and the Rev. Welling
R. Storch. Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Survived by husband,
Merriam B. Aber; daughter, Mrs. David (June) Durham of Lebanon, Ill.; son,
Almerian (Bud) B. Aber of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Conley of Kenmore,
N.Y., Mrs. Spencer Marshall of Hampton, Va, ; step-sister, Mrs. Karl Voght
of Syracuse, N.Y.; brothers, Walter Boyleau of Richmond, Va. and Almerian
Boyleau of San Diego; step-mother, Mrs. Harriett Boyleau of Syracuse; three
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the
Wellsburg Methodist Church; charter member of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire
Dept. Auxiliary; graduate registered nurse from the Arnot Ogden Hospital
Class of 1927. Flowers gratefully declined, in lieu of flowers make
donations to the Wellsburg Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
(Special to the Star-Gazette) Wellsburg, Sept. 2—The funeral of the late William Horton BOILEAU will be held at the family residence at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. K. M. Walker will officiate at the services at the house. The Masonic order in Chemung, of which the decedent was a member, will have charge of the services at the grave. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. No services will be held at the Methodist Church in Lowman Sunday afternoon by the Rev. K. M. Walker owning to the funeral of the late Mr. Boileau.
BORLEAU, WILLIAM HORTON
(Special to the Star-Gazette), Wellsburg, Sept 1.--William Horton
Borleau, a prominent business man and one of the village's most respected
citizens, passed away at 9 o'clock this morning after a brief illness at
his home on Main street. Wellsburg, Sept 2--the funeral of the late William
Horton Borleau will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The Rev. K.M. Walker will officiate at the services at
the house. The Masonic order in Chemung, of which the decedent was
a member, will have charge of the services at the grave. Burial will
be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Borleau had been in business in Wellsburg
over 30 years. He was the son of Joseph Borleau and Betsy Doty, having
been born in the town of Ridgebury, Bradford County, in 1851. He
spent his early life on his father's farm and when a young man entered
into the mercantile business with H.W. Young in this village. Later
he established a general merchanrise business of his own which he had since
conducted successfully. No services will be held at the Methodist
Church in Lowman Sunday afternoon by the Rev. K.M. Walker owing to the
funeral of the late Mr. Borleah.
ARTHUR BOWMAN
Arthur Bowman, age 84, Troy, PA went to be with his Lord on Thursday,
August 1, 2002 at the VA Hospital in Bath, NY. He was born on October 31,
1917 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Hiram and Mildred (Cornell) Bowman.
Arthur was a self-employed carpenter. He had been a member of the
Wellsburg United Methodist Church since 1929. He was a life member
of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Department and served in the US Army during
World War II. He is survived by brothers, Robert (Harriet) Bowman of Gillett,
PA and Edwin (Violet) Bowman of Horse Shoe, NC; sisters, Betty Stewart
of Pine City, NY, Doris Beckett of Poca, WV, Marcia (Harry) Green of Lowman,
NY and Mary Ann (Robert) Weiss of Big Flats, NY. In addition to his parents,
Arthur is preceded in death by his brother, Chancy Bowman. Services were
to be held August 8 at 7 pm in the Wellsburg United Methodist Church with
Pastor Steven DeWatt officiating and burial to be in the Ashland Cemetery.
Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg. Memorial donations
may be made to the Wellsburg Methodist Church, Wellsburg, NY 14898. (TGR,
Thursday, August 8, 2002)
BOWMAN - STEWART, Betty M.
Age 88, of Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her
family on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY.
Betty is the daughter of the late Hiram and Mildred (Cornell) Bowman. She
is the loving mother of Edgar (Linda) Stewart of Pine City, NY, Jim (Pat)
Stewart of Lowman, NY, and Duane (Melody) Stewart of Pine City, NY; loving
sister to Doris Becket of Poca, WV, Marcia (Harry) Green of Erin, NY, Robert
(Harriet) Bowman of Ridgebury, PA, Edwin (Violet) Bowman of Horseshoe,
NC, and Mary Ann (Robert) Weiss of Horseheads, NY; 9 grandchildren and
spouses, 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Along with
her parents, her husband, Earl Stewart, brothers, Chancey and Arthur Bowman,
predeceased Betty. She retired from Winchester Optical of Elmira, was a
lifetime member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, and an active
member of the Chapel Park Senior Citizen's Group. Family and friends are
invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on
Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Saturday evening at 7:00
p.m. The Reverend Richard Elliott will officiate. Interment will take place
in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY, at the convenience of the family. Those
wishing may make memorials to the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, 140
Front Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 4/4/2008.
BROWN - SMITH, MARY E.
Age 77, wife of the late Guy E. Smith of Elmira RD 2, (Wilawanna
Rd.) Sunday, May 9, 1971. Friends may call at the Paige-Jamieson
Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Monday 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
pm. Funeral and commital services there Wednesday 11 am. Rev.
Howard St. Cyr officiating. Burial in Ashland Cemetery at convenience
of family. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Frederick (Ruth) Stoauert
of Elmira, Mrs. Harvey (Betty) Woolf of Modesco, Calif.; sons, George D.
Smith of Lakeside, Calif., Hovey D. Smith of Wilawanna Road; brother, Hovey
D. Brown of Horseheads; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of
Wellsburg; Winola Lodge; member of American Polled Hereford Assoc. and
with her late husband has owned and operated the Spring Water Farm on the
Wilawanna Road for the past 24 years.
BROWN, MYRON S.
62, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb 13, 1936, at 10 pm at the
family home in Wellsburg. He is survived by his widow; two daughters,
Mrs. A.J. Stanton of Springfield, Mass; Mrs. William L. Turner, Elmira;
a son, Sergeant M. P. Brown, Selfridge Field, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. J.
Canfield of Nunda; a brother, Erwin of Rochester; several grandchildren.
The body is in the Page funeral home, Wellsburg. Funeral later. Ashland
Cemetery.
WELDON E. BROWN
Weldon E. Brown, 67, of Gillett RR 1, died Wednesday, April 1,
1992. He was born January 30, 1925 in Scranton, a son of Leon and Emma
Brown. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, having served with the
101st Airborne Division. He was a carpenter for National Homes, Horseheads,
NY and a former employee of Remington Rand Corp., Elmira, NY. He
was the Ridgebury town tax assessor for many years. He is survived by his
wife, Ruth; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and David Harkness of Elmira,
Beverly and Robert Varner of South Waverly, PA and Barri and Steven Hoffman
of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, James and Janie Brown of McConnelsburg,
PA; stepmother, Ada Hurlburt of Troy; sisters, Dorothy Cooke and Gertrude
Depew, both of Troy, and Alta Hollister of Lake Ariel, PA; 11 grandchildren,
one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Brown was predeceased
by a brother, Harold Brown, in 1971. Funeral services were held at the
Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg on April 3 with the Rev. James Brown
officiating and interment to be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 627 West Church St., Elmira,
NY 14905 or a charity of one's choice.(TGR, Thursday, April 9, 1992)
BEULL - DENTON, NETTIE B.
Age 81, died Thursday. Widow of William H. Denton; daughter
of Judd and Olive Buell; former resident of the Mark Twain Apartments and
Wellsburg, NY. She died Thursday, May 4, 1978. No prior calling
hours. Funeral services at the convenience of the family. Arrangements
by the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Survived by daughters, Mrs.
Robert J. (Sylvia) Smith and Mrs. William B. (Harriet) Lewis; sister, Mrs.
Ethel B. Sydney; grandchildren, Michael and Judy Smith, C. Eugene and Patricia
L. Norton, Mark Smith and Jack Lewis; great-grandsons, Christopher and
Timothy Smith; a nephew, Milton B. Sydney, Mrs. Denton was a retired teacher,
most recently of the Elmira City School District; life and charter member
of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary; member of Harmony Chapter
O.E.S. (Order of the Eastern Star) 657; member of the New York Retired
Teachers' Assn. Inc. and a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Wellsburg.
BURNHAM, LEWIS B.
Age 95, of Pine City, NY, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2004,
at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. He was born on January 31,
1909, the son of the late Lewis and Lena (Warren) Burnham. Lewis
is married to Elizabeth "Betty" (Pollone) Burnham. Lewis was a member
of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, a 35-year member of the Ivy Lodge
#397 F&AM of Elmira, NY. He enjoyed bowling and golf and also
had enjoyed his 30 years of retirement. In addition to his wife,
Elizabeth, he is survived by a brother, Benjamin (Sylvia) Burnham of Delaware;
and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Lewis was also
preceded in death by his son, Lewis Richard Burnham; brother, Stanley Burnham
Sr.; and a sister, A. Margaret Rogers. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, on Wednesday,
February 18, 2004, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Chemung Valley Lodge of
the F&AM will conduct a Masonic service at the funeral home at 2 pm.
The funeral and committal service will be held at the funeral home at the
conclusion of visitation at 4 pm with the Rev. James Carr officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg, NY. Memorial donations in Lewis' name may be directed
to the Alzheimer's Association, Rochester Chapter, 274 N. Goodman Street,
Box K3, Suite 401 Village Gate, Rochester, NY 14607.
Mrs. Alice BURT Tanner, wife of John Tanner of Wellsburg-Wiawana Rd., died at 4 a. m. Sunday, Mar. 16, 1939. She leaves her husband, a son, J. Ralph Tanner; a brother Smith Burt, and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Wellsburg Baptist Church. The body is in the Page funeral home, Wellsburg, and Tuesday morning will be removed to the home of the brother, Smith Burt, Wellsburg-Wilawana Rd., where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. Howard Warner will Officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery Wellsburg.
Clinton BURT.
The death of Clinton Burt, a well-respected citizen of Ridgebury, Pa.,
occurred yesterday at the home of Hovey Burt, on the Valley Road, abount
one miles south of Wellsburg. The deceased was eighty-three years
of age, and is survived by two brothers, William and Howell, who reside
in Michigan, and one sister, Mrs. Timothy Hireen, of Binghamton.
The deceased was a son of Belden and Rebecca Burt and was well-known in
the village of Wellsburg and vicinity, he having spent his entire life
in the town in which he was born and died. Mr. Burt was a kindly
man and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large number of friends, who
feel in his dweath the loss of a true and trusted friend. The funeral
will be held from his late residence Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock ,
the Rev. B. E. Shawers, pastor of the Wellsburg M. E. church officiating.
Burial will be made in Mountain View cemetery.
BURT, George W.
Age 87 of Penna. Ave., Pine City, NY Sunday, May 21, 1995 after and
extended illness. Friends may call t Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg,
NY Tuesday 2=4 and 7-8:00 PM. Funeral Services there immediately
following at 8:00 PM. The Rev. Horace Stoddard and the Rev. E Gene
Callihan Officiating. Interment Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY at
convenience of family. Friends wishing may contribute to the Pine
City Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Pine City, NY 14871 or the Southern
Tier Hospice, 224 W. Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Survived by
beloved daughters; Mary Louise Burt, Shirley (Willard) Pease and Barbara
(Blair) Boyce all of Pine City, NY; sister; Marian Burt also of Pine City,
NY; grandchildren: Catherine Shepard, Linda (Randy) Seymour, Margaret Pease,
Cynthia (Steve) Greger, St Willard Pease and Matthew Boyce; seven great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Burt was a member of the Pine
City Baptist Church and the International Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
and Paperhangers of America. He was an avid Mets Baseball fan and
hunter.
Chemung County
Miss Harriet A. BURTof 113 Comfort Hill Road, Wellsburg, formerly
of Prospect Farm, Elmira RD 2, Monday, Jan 8, 1962. She was a member
of Wellsburg Baptist Church. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Mabel Fudge
of Elmira Heights, Mrs. Clyde Evans and Miss Marion Burt of Wellsburg;
brothers, William H. of Elmira, Truman of Wellsburg, Charles A. of Horseheads,
George W. of Pine City. Body at Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg.
Funeral arrangements incomplete.
BURT, HARRIET A. MRS. (Title should be Miss - burt is her own
name)
of 113 Comfort Hill Road, Wellsburg, formerly of Prospect Farm,
Elmira RD 2, Monday, Jan 8, 1962. Funeral today at Wellsburg Baptist
Church, the Rev. L. Paul Rockwell and the Rev. L.M. Blackmer. She
was a member of Wellsburg Baptist Church. Survived by sisters, Mrs.
Mabel Fudge of Elmira Heights, Mrs. Clyde Evans and Miss Marion Burt of
Wellsburg; brothers, William H. of Elmira; Truman of Wellsburg, Charles
A. of Horseheads, George W. of Pine City. Body at Page-Jamieson Funeral
Home, Wellsburg. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Pallbearers:
Walter Gunderman, Hammond Mathews, Joseph Smith, Grover Becker, Lorenzo
Lepper, John Kilpatrick, Leon Bailey, William Grace. Ashland Cemetery.
Funerals
Miss Harriet A. BURT of 113 Comfort Hill Road, Wellsburg, formerly
of Prospect Farm, Elmira RD2. Funeral today at Wellsburg Baptist
Church, the Rev. L. Paul Rockwell with the Rev. L. M. Blackmer. Pallbearers;
Walter Gunderman, Hammond Mathews, Joseph Smith, Grover Becker, Lorenzo
Lepper, John Kilpatrick, Leon Bailey, William Grace, Ashland Cemetery.
Howard BURT, a resident of the town of Chemung and a member of
the county board of supervisors, died yesterday at 1 p/ m/, after an illness
of ten days. Mrs. Burt died about two years ago. The decedent
was 40 years old and is survived by nine children, Mabel, Minnie, Hattie,
William Norman, Truman, Marion, George and Charles, all at home; his father,
W. H. Burt, a sister, Alice, and a brother, Smith Burt, all of the town
of Chemung. The decedent had many friends who mourn his death.
A prayer service will be held at the family home Sunday at 2 p. m. and
the funeral service will be held at the Wellsburg Baptist church at 2:30
p.m. Burial in Mountain View cemetery at Wellsburg.
COUNTY SUPERVISORS
The members and former members of the Chemung county board of supervisors
will attend the funeral of Supervisor Burt in a body. They will meet
in the board rooms at 1:30 p. m. and will leave the city on the Waverly
car at 2 p. m. for Wellsburg.
E. H. WAKELEE.
Chairman
Handwritten: July 6, 1912
HOWARD E. BURT IS FATALLY STRICKEN
Former Supervisor Dies at Home Near Wellsburg of Cerebral Hemorrhage
Wells, July 6, ---(Special)----Howard E. Burt died at his home on the
lower river road Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock of cerebral hemorrhage after
an illness of ten days. Mr. Burt was born in the town of Chemung, October
27, 1872, a son of William Herschell Burt and Harriet Burt. He was
a man of strict integrity and a kind father. The death of his wife
occurred about two years ago and the father’s sudden taking leaves a large
family of orphaned children. He was twice elected supervisor from
his town and held other offices of trust and responsibility always discharging
his duty with credit and the respect of his neighbors and friends..
Howard Burt was highly thought of in the community where he had always
resided and he will be greatly missed by all. He leaves a father, William
H. Burt, one brother, Smith Burt and one sister, Alice Burt, who resided
at the homestead; nine children, Mabel, Minnie, Harriet, William, Norman,
Truman, Marion, George and Charles Atwell Burt. There will be a prayer
service at the home at 2 o’clock. The burial will be in Mountain
View Cemetery in this village Handwritten: 1912
BURT, SMITH
82, a prominent Town of Chemung farmer who died Monday, Sept
20, 1957, at his home, was a member of a pioneer Chemung County family.
Mr. Burt lived on a farm where he was born which is situated about two
miles east of Wellsburg on the Wilawana Rd. He was the son of William
Herschel Burt, a direct descendant of David Burt, one of the first settlers
in the area. On his farm is a large stone boulder marking the site of the
first church in the Chemung Valley--the Wellsburg Baptist Church, of which
Mr. Burt was a deacon at the time of his death. He also was past master
of Chemung Valley Lodge 350, F&AM, and past president of the Ashland
Cemetery Assn. Mr. Burt also was active in farm organizations. Survived
by nephews, William Burt of Elmira, Truman Burt of Wellsburg, Charles Burt
of Horseheads, George Burt of Pine City, Herschel King of Elmira, Ralph
Tanner of Elmira; nieces, Mrs. Mabel Fudge of Elmira, Mrs. Minnie Evans
and Miss Marion Burt of Wellsburg, Miss Harriet Burt with whom he resided,
Mrs. Benjamin Turner and Mrs. Grace Fletcher of Rochester, Mrs. John Kennedy
of North Arlington, NJ. Body at Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg.
Funeral announcement later. Members of Chemung Valley Lodge, 350 F&AM,
will meet at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Wednesday night
at 8 to conduct memorial service for our late brother and past master,
E. Smith Burt. Signed, Robert Bowen, Worshipful Master, Leon Wheaton,
Secretary. Pallbearers: James Hillman, Grover Becker, Hammond Mathews,
Joseph Smith, Earl Hillman and Arthur Halstead. Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg.
TRUMAN E. BURT II, 66, of Bel Air Trailer Court, Wellsburg, N.Y., died Sunday Feb. 5, 1995. He was born April 5, 1928, in Wellsburg, N.Y., to Truman and Reva Camp Burt. Mr. Burt was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Waverly VFW. He was a life member of the Oscaluga Volunteer Fire Department, Troy, Pa., and a former Little League coach in the Troy area. Truman was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife, Margareta; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Curtis Spalding of troy, Dottie and Edgar Buchanan of Houston, Texas, Ellie and Bryan Fisher of Troy, and Dianne and Walter Hill III of Sayre; sons and daughters-in-law, Truman Burt III and Eileen of Houston, Todd and Kathi Burt of Houston, and Paul and Connie Burt of Troy; sons, Chris Burt of Florida and John Burt of Houston; a step-daughter, Diane LaBarr of Lowman, N.Y.; six sisters and one brother; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, N.Y., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be held there immediately following at 9 p.m. with the Rev. Harry Barrigar officiating. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, at the convenience of the family. Friends wishing may contribute to the family in care of Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. in Truman’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
WILLIAM H. BURT
Wellsburg, July 29.—William Herschel Burt died at his late home “Prospect
Farm” on the lower River Road Monday morning at 2 o’clock, aged 86 years,
the last surviving member of the once large family of David and Phebe Burt
who were early settlers of the Chemung Valley. Mr. Burt. Was born on his
father’s farm, the youngest son, and resided with his parents until his
marriage to Harriet Smith, a neighbor girl friend and began housekeeping
on the farm where he raised a family of children and lived until a patriarchal
age. Leaving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to honor
his memory and mourn the loss of a parent whose whole married life of some
60 years has been one of love and devotion. An old-time gentleman whose
sober wishes never learned to stray from the environment of home and family.
He found his enjoyment in daily toil and reading and the pleasure of the
fireside. He survived his wife, the late Harriet Smith Burt, a number of
years. He was parent to five children, Howard Elmer Burt, Mrs. Nellie
Harding King and Susan Burt, all deceased, and Smith Burt and Alice Burt
who resided with their father at the family home at the time of his death.
He also leaves 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral
service will be held at the family home Prospect Farm, Wednesday at 2 o’clock
and will be conducted by the Rev. Harold Laughhead. Burial will be
at Mountain View.
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