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history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
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BURIAL PLOT IS IMPROVED (Undated News Clipping)
Plot owners and relatives of persons buried in the Webb Mills cemetery
met at the cemetery Saturday and spent most of the day cleaning up and
beautifying the spot. A picnic dinner was served at noon. The work
will be continued next Wednesday, and the women of the Webb Mills Methodist
Church will serve a chicken dinner. At the time a decision will be
made on erecting a fence around the burial ground. The meeting will
be held at 8 o’clock and all those interested are asked to attend. Those
present Saturday were: Emmett Morehouse, Mrs. George Jerram, Lee Merrill,
Augusta Darmstadt, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Oldroyd, John Smith, Jr., AR Bartholomew,
Nellie McWhorter, Lynn Congdon, Mrs. Mason Oldroyd, Mrs. Amos Albee, Mrs.
Sue Straight. F.H. Andrews, Morris Knapp, Kenneth Cornwell, George Jerrum,
Andrew Pedrick, Mrs. Augustus McWhorter, Mrs. F.N. Andrews, Mrs. Minta
Jones, Mrs. Minnie Jones, Mrs. Burtis Knox, Miss Ida J. Jones, Mrs. Mary
Longhead, Mrs. Lucinda A. Robins, Miss Minnie McWhorter, Charles Straight,
Mrs. Eliza Baker, Mrs. Grant Storms, Jesse Baker.
BEGIN CEMETERY FENCE WEDNESDAY (Undated News Clipping)
Work will be started next Wednesday on the erection of a wire fence
set in concrete around the cemetery at Webb Mills. Many Elmirians
are interested in the work. A picnic will be held at the Methodist
Church there in connection with the meeting.
ASHDOWN, ALBERT W.:
Albert W. Ashdown died this morning at 7 o’clock at the family home
at Seeley Creek, aged seventy-seven years. He is survived by his
widow; two sons, Grant L. and Bert W.; also six grandchildren. He
was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Twenty-fourth
New York Cavalry and was wonded at the Battle of Petersburg, Va.
He also was a member of Demming Post, G.A.R. of Millerton, Pa. The
funeral will be held at the family home Saturday at 1 pm .
Burial in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley;
from the stone b.1841 d. 1919)
BAKER - HOWARD, Bessie R.
In the early hours of April 6th Bessie Howard, a long-time resident
of Webb Wills, who most recently resided with her daughter and son-in-law
in Painted Post, left the loving care of her family to enter into the loving
arms of her Lord and Savior. Bessie was born May 5, 1919, the 6th of 9
children born to Ralph and Esther (Etta) Baker of Westfield, Pennsylvania.
Bessie was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Otis Howard; her parents
and all of her siblings; and stepson, Eugene; stepdaughter, Betty; and
granddaughter, Karen. Surviving are sons, Jim (Ann) Potter of Millerton,
Pennsylvania, Francis (Ruth) Potter of Watkins Glen, NY, Phillip (Edytha)
Potter of Beggs, Oklahoma, Joe (Margaret) Potter of Horseheads, NY; daughters,
Virgina (Earl) Talada of Daggett, Pennsylvania, and Betty (Tom) Bement
of Painted Post, NY; also stepchildren, Ken Howard of Dalton, Pennsylvania,
and Shirley Campbell of Elmira, NY; 45 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren,
and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Bessie was a member of the Webb Mills
United Methodist Church. She loved her Church family and cherished the
visits and cards received from Pastor Kim and members of the church. Bible
study at the home of her lifelong, wonderful, caring neighbors, Wally and
Gretchen Hunt was very important to her. Bessie was also a proud member
of the Webb Mills Fire Department Auxiliary. In addition to family, friends,
and neighbors, Bessie leaves behind her loving pet and companion, Teddy.
The family would like to send their appreciation to Southern Tier Hospice,
especially to Denise, Robin and Marilyn. And a special thank you to Bessie's
caregivers over the years, and especially to Connie Scott for her love
and compassion these past two months. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904, on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, April 11, 2007,
at 11:00 a.m. at Webb Mills United Methodist Church with The Reverend Joseph
Kim and Reverend David Hags officiating. Burial will take place at a later
time in the Webb Mills Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials
in Bessie's name can be made to the Webb Mills United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 196, Pine City, NY 14871; Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning
Road, Corning, NY 14830; or The Alzheimer's Support Group, c/o Office of
the Aging, P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902.
BALMER, ARTHUR H. (SRGP 54711)
Arthur H. Balmer, age 83 of Bird Creek Road, Pine City, Friday, January
17, 1964.. He was a member of Webb Mills Methodist Church.
Survived by sons Clare of Orlando, Fla., Glenn of Gillett, Rexford of Pine
City; sister Mrs. Anna Farran of Elmira; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Body will arrive at Olthof Funeral Home Tuesday. Calling hours; Tuesday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral in Webb Mills Methodist Church, Wednesday
at 2 pm. The Rev. Howard Pasel. Webb Mills Cemetery.
(ESG)
BESLEY, - FRANCES I. BALMER (SRGP 54718)
Of Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, NY. Age 90, a former resident
of Bird Creek Rd., Gillett, Pa. for over 60 years, went home to be with
her Lord, March 22, 2003 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.
She was born August 2, 1912 in Wells Township, Pa., the daughter of the
late Charles and Luella (Brewer) Besley. She was preceded in death by her
loving husband Glenn Balmer in 1999; and a sister Florence Saunders.
Her survivors include her beloved children Alan and YungJa Balmer of Phoenix,
Az., Joan Kantrowitz of Miami, Fl., Carol Balmer of Pine City, Dale and
Bonnie Balmer also of Pine City, Donn and Laura Balmer of Gillett,
Pa, Alison Pringle of Danville, Pa; loving grandchildren Kerry and Brad
Baur of Chicago, Il., Jody and Kim Balmer of Ozark, Al., Jason and Angela
Balmer of Erie, Pa., Jessica Balmer, of Elmira, Mallory Balmer of Gillett,
Pa. Meridith Balmer also of Gillett, Pa, Katy Schappel of Williamsport,
Pa; great-grandchildren Makayla and Micah Balmer of Ozark, Al.
Anthony Osburn of Elmira, Maria Balmer of Erie, Pa, Jacquelyn Baur of Chicago,
Il; along with several nieces and nephews. Frances was a member of
the Webb Mills United Methodist Church for many years. She loved
to crochet, enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers and liked crafts.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home on Tuesday
March 25, 2003 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will
be held Wednesday, March 26, at 11 am in the Webb Mills United Methodist
Church, 1623 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, NY. The Rev. Patrick Haley
will officiate. Interment will follow in the Webb Mills Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Webb Mills United Methodist Church
Memorial Fund.. (ESG)
BRANT Tia Rachelle, Of Millerton, PA
Was born December 16, 1989 in Elmira, NY, the adored daughter of Terry
and Michelle (Kellogg) Brant, was ushered home by heaven's angels to be
with her Lord on Monday, October 8, 2007, at the age of 17. Her younger
sister, Charlotte L. Brant on June 5, 1998 predeceased her. She is also
preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Merlyn Brant; aunt, Deborah
(Brant) Ginnan; uncle, Jeffery Kellogg. Tia is survived by her loving parents,
Terry and Michelle; beloved siblings, Jeffrey Brant, stationed at the Lackland
Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, Raylene Brant and Sarai-Ann Brant, both
at home; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Sharon Kellogg of Millerton,
PA; paternal grandmother, Dolly Brant of Lindley, NY; maternal great-grandmother,
Charlotte Barnes of Millerton, PA; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins,
many friends, classmates and best friend, Cindy Wilbur of Lawrenceville,
PA. Tia was a Senior at Williamson High School Class of 2008 and had been
accepted at Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA. She was a member of the
National Honor Society, an outstanding musician and accomplished flutist,
a member of the High School Band as well as Drum Majorette and co-Vice
President of her band. Her gift was poetry, with 22 of her original pieces
appearing on the web site, poetry.com. She was also a very spiritual girl
with a deep love for her Lord and the Millerton Wesleyan Church. She was
extremely involved with her church and enjoyed her ministry with the Patchwork
Puppets. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Millerton Wesleyan
Church, Route #328, Millerton, PA on Saturday, October 13, 2007, from 1:00
to 4:00 p.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life and honor her memory
will be held following the visitation at 4 p.m. Her Pastor and friend,
the Reverend Laurie Greenlaw, will officiate. Interment will take place
privately at the convenience of her family in the Webb Mills Cemetery,
where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved sister, Charlotte. Memorial
donations may be directed to the Tia Rachelle Brant Scholarship Fund. Envelopes
will be available at the church. Published in the Star-Gazette from
10/10/2007 - 10/11/2007.
BREESE - Davidson, Shirley A. (SRGP 37528)
Cherished wife and mother, Age 65 of Pine City, NY, Tuesday, March
16,1999 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. She is survived by her
beloved husband of 44 years John M. Davidson; daughter, Linda S. Davidson
of Pine City, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Jamie Leonard of Pine
City, NY; sister, Mildred Heyniger of NY; a host of very loving friends
including Phyllis Sasenbury of Elmira, NY; and several cousins. Shirley
was a life time member of the Webb Mills United Methodist Church. She was
a loved and cherished wife and mother. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY
Friday, March 19, 1999, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial services will be held
Saturday, March 20, 1999 at the Webb Mills United Methodist Church, 1623
Pennsylvania Ave, Pine City, NY at 10:00 SM. The Rev. David Hays will officiate.
Those wishing may make memorials in Shirley’s name to the Webb Mills United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Interment in the Webb Mills Cemetery at
the families convenience.
BRIMMER, SCOTT W.
Firefighter-Paramedic, Elmira Fire Dept., Age 37, of Southport, NY,
died on Saturday morning, April 3, 2004 at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal
Oak, Michigan. Friends may call at the Holly-Keck & Baker, Inc.
Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 7, from 2 pm until 6 pm. Funeral
services will be held at Webb Mills United Methodist Church, 1623 Pennsylvania
Ave, Pine City, NY on Thursday, April 8 at 1 pm. Pastor Patrick Haley
officiating. Interment will follow in Webb Mills Cemetery, Webb Mills,
NY. Flowers are welcomed, or those wishing may make memorials to
the Elmira Firefighters Association Equipment Fund, c/o Elmira Fire Dept.,
101-109 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901 or Station 4 Historical Society,
c/o Jeffrey C. Burger, PO Box 103, Elmira, NY 14902. Scott is survived
by his loving wife, Kathy Brimmer of Southport, NY; stepsons, Joshua Michael
Northrup and wife Erica of Wayne, NY, Tyler R Frederick of Southport, NY;
loving parents, Donald and Rebecca Brimmer of Webb Mills, NY; sister Theresa
Vanstrander of Elmira, NY; nieces, Megan Scott and Jessica Scott; nephew
Donny Vanstrander; fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law Lyman and Joyce Storm
of Wayne, NY and William and Susan Orr of Tyrone, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law
William Jr. and Sandra Orr, Paul and Misty Orr, all of Wayne, NY, and Andrew
and Sue Anne Jackson of Kansas; Grandparents Beatrice and John Yasenchak
of Elmira, NY; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Scott was a graduate of Southside High School in 1984, a US Navy veteran
and at the age of 16, became a member of the Webb Mills Volunteer
Fire Department. At the age of 20, he became a member of the Southport
Volunteer Fire Department. For the last eight years, Scott was a
Firefighter-Paramedic for the Elmira Fire Department. He also joined
the Schuyler Volunteer Ambulance Association in 2000. Scott was dedicated
to helping other people. Scott’s dedicated service to the Elmira
Fire Department and the Medical Service will be greatly missed.(ESG)
BRITENBAKER, -ALMA BAKER
Alma Baker, Age 75, of Manchester Road, Pine City, NY, Wednesday, November
18, 1970. Friends may call at the Holly Keck Funeral Home, Friday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 pm. The Rev. Charles H. Sawyer. Funeral in Webb
Mills Methodist Church, Saturday at 2 pm. Burial Webb Mills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Webb
Mills Methodist Church Building Fund. Survived by husband Mahion
G Baker; two daughters Mrs. Charles (Stella) Edsall of Hilton, NY, Mrs.
George (Barbara) Kulago of Elmira; two sons M. George Baker of Albuquerque,
New Mexico and Norman Baker of Fisherville, NY; brother Frances Brittenbaker
of Erin, NY; two sisters Mrs. Bernice Woodford of Long Lake, NY, Mrs. Ray
Nichols of Elmira; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Mrs. Baker was a member of Webb Mills Methodist
Church. (ESG)
BUCHANAN - COOK, MRS. CLARA B. (BUCHANAN)
82 of 108 E. Henry St., formerly of Pine City, Thursday, Sept. 8, 1960.
She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. Survived by sons, Fred
W., Albert and John H. Jr., of Elmira, Jesse and Walter Cook of Pine City;
daughters, Mrs. Oscar Anderson, Mrs. George L. Collum Sr.,, Mrs. Stanley
Makovitch and Miss Clara (Babe) Cook, all of Elmira; 24 grandchildren;
17 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Ella Walker of Elmira. Body
at Holly-Keck Funeral Home. Calling hours ; today; 7-9 pm Friday,
2-4 and 7-9 pm . Funeral there Saturday at 2 pm. The Rev. Charles Gustafson.
Webb Mills Cemetery.
COOK JOAN M. "JONI" COOKLIN
Joan M. "Joni", Age 65, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday,
September 29, 2007, at her home. She was born October 2, 1941 in Elmira,
NY, the daughter of Walter and Rita (Tigue) Cook. Her mother, Rita predeceased
her. She is survived by her beloved father, Walter; brother, Bill (Sue)
Cook; loving children, Christine (Mike) Terpstra, Suzanne Cooklin and Eric
(Wendy) Woodyard; much loved grandchildren, Nicole (Javier) Medina, Justin
(Jessica) Greene, Brandon Cooklin and Brittany Toffan; adored great-grandchildren,
Lilli Doty and Trevor Greene; loving and devoted "aunt" Mary Stone. Joan
was a faithful communicant of St. Mary's Church. She was an employee of
Bethany Village, was dedicated to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Horseheads
American Legion Bentley Trumble Post. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY, on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2007, in St. Mary's Church,
224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Jeff Tunnicliff
will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow in the Webb Mills Cemetery.
LODGE NOTICE - Officers and members of the Horseheads American Legion Bentley
Trumble Post will meet at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
to conduct a service for our dear departed sister. Signed, Mary Richardson
Chaplin Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/1/2007 - 10/2/2007.
COOK, JESSE H.
Age 87, life long resident of Pine City, NY, passed away, Wednesday,
March 5, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Family and friends are invited
to call at Olthof Funeral Home. On Friday March 7, 2003 from 4 to 6 pm.
Funeral and committal services will be there Friday at 6 pm with the Rev.
Horace Stoddard officiating. Interment will be in Webb Mills Cemetery
at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials
to the Pine City Baptist Church, 1516 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, NY
14871The family would like to extend a special thank you to the skilled
nursing staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for the wonderful care given to
Jesse during his stay. (ESG)
COOK, JOHN H.
72, of Pine City, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1946. Survived by wife, Clara
B; daughters, Mrs. Oscar J. Anderson of Pine City, Mrs. George Collum of
Elmira, Miss Babe Cook, Miss Mary E. Cook of Pine City; sons, Fred, John
H. Jr., Jim of Elmira, Albert, Bill, Jesse of Pine City; 14 grandchildren,
one great-grandchild; brother, Aaron of Elmira; two half-sisters, several
nieces and nephews. The body is at Holly Funeral Home.
(burial is in Webb Mills Cemetery)
GOODWIN - Oliver N. Goodwin - Oliver N.Goodwin, a lifelong resident of Pine City, died Sunday morning aged seventy-seven years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Webb Mills fifty years and a superintendent of its Sunday school for a long period. Last year Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. Mr. Goodwin is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Wilkins of Geneva; a son, W.W. Goodwin of Elmira; a brother Samuel G. Goodwin of Millerton, Pa.; a sister Mrs. Rufus Longwell f Sealey Creek. The remains repose in the Harrington undertaking rooms until Wednesday morning, when they will be removed to the home of his son, W.W. Goodwin, 982 Laurel Street. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Webb Mills church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Samuel S. Sanford and the Rev. L.A. Gulles will officiate. Burial in the Webb Mills cemetery.
HARRIS DIANE S. BAHR
Diane S. A long time resident of the Pine City community passed away
peacefully Wednesday January 17, 2007 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center at
the age of 68. Born on August 8, 1938 in Sayre, PA. A daughter to the late
Robert & Guenevere Warren Harris. She is survived by her loving husband,
Paul Bahr of 45 years, their children, Susan (Ken) Hollenbach, PA; and
Kevin Bahr, Pine City; grandchildren, Laura, Kelsey and Caleb Hollenbach;
a sister, Joann (Dick) Hall, GA; a brother, Thomas Harris of Elmira; Diane
loved polka dancing with her husband, boating and water skiing. She cherished
time spent with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Diane
was predeceased by her grandmother, Florence Warren with who she was especially
close. With great determination, She was employed by Sprague Insurance
Office of Corning as an Administrative Assistant. Diane faced many physical
obstacles in the last ten years. Her drive, determination and true strength
will never be forgotten. She survived two liver transplants and requested
that memorials be directed to the American Liver Foundation, 30 Sunrise
Terrace, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 in her memory. Family and friends will be
received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport
on Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2007 between the hours of 2 –4 p.m.
A memorial service will follow the visitation time at 4:15 p.m. Her ashes
will be interred in Webb Mills Cemetery, NY at her families convenience.
Diane's family wishes to thank all the many friends, physicians and health
care professionals who not only helped her but also our entire family deal
with the loss of a lady we loved so very much. May God Bless Each of You.
HAVENS DARIUS A.
Darius A. Havens died at his home in Elmira heights, NY., on Friday
evening, aged 90. Burial was in the cemetery at Webbs Mills on Sunday,
following services at the home. There survive, three daughters—Mrs.
Joseph Vickers, of Mansfield; Mrs. Marietta Judson, of Webbs Mills; Mrs.
Smith French, of Mosherville, and one brother, Thomas Havens, of Troy.
Mr. Havens was formerly a farmer at Mosherville.
HORTON, Emeline- MRS. O.M. GOODWIN:
Mrs. O.M. Goodwin, 74, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
E.G. Wilkins in Geneva, NY Monday night at 10 o’clock. She is survived
by Mrs. Wilkins; a son, William W. Goodwin of Elmira; a brother, Jefferson
Horton of Spencer, and three grandchildren. (from the scrapbook of Iva
Riley; from the stone
HORTON, Emeline - GOODWIN, MRS. O.M. :
A prayer service for Mrs. O.M. Goodwin will be held at the home of
Mrs. E.G. Wilkins in Geneva Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock. The
funeral will be held at the Webb Mills M.E. Church Thursday afternnon at
2 o’clock. The Rev. Howard Bacon will officiate. Burial at the Webb
Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley, stone says Emeline M.
Goodwin 1851-1926)
HUDSON George K. (W2BHZ) Life long resident of Seeley Creek, NY Age 91, formerly of Sagetown Road, Pine City, NY, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2004, peacefully at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. He was born May 5, 1913 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Samuel and Harriet (Robbins) Hudson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Hudson; and dearly loved son, Stewart Hudson. He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Janis and David Messing of Pine City, NY; loved grandson, Joshua Messing, also of Pine City, NY; special friend, Mary Pounds of Elmira, NY. George retired from Westinghouse Inc., after several years of faithful and dedicated service in the electrical maintenance department. He was an Amateur Ham Radio Operator since the age of 15, when he received his license. George also helped many others receive their ham radio licensing. He was a lifetime member of the Antique Wireless Association. A man of many interests and multi-talented, George did everything for himself and had an inventive way about himself. He also had a deep love for his trains. At his request, all services will be held privately. Interment will take place in the Webb Mills Cemetery, Webb Mills, NY, at the convenience of his family. Memorial donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830, in his memory. The family of George would like to express their sincere gratitude and love to George's extended family, the entire staff at Elcor Health Services, for the outstanding care and kindness given to Mr. Messing throughout his stay with them. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
HUDSON, MISS MARTHA E.:
Miss Martha Eloise Hudson died at 1 am Wednesday at the family home
in Seeley Creek. Miss Hudson spent a number of years as teacher in
the Elmira schools. She is survived by two sisters, Ida E. and Mary
e; a brother, Samuel Hudson. Owing to illness in the family, the
service will be held privately at the home at 2 pm. Saturday. Burial
in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley;
from the stone b. Jan 10, 1862 d. Mar 20 1929).
INGALLS, DARIUS E.:
Darius E. Ingalls died this morning at 5:30 o’clock at the family home
at Webb Mills, aged eighty-nine years. The decedent was a millwright
by occupation and had resided at Webb Mills over a half century.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 am at the Webb Mills Methodist
Episcopal church, the Rev. F.G. Andrus to officiate. Burial will
be in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley;
from the stone b. 1823 d. 1913)
JONES, Laura At 12”30 o’clock on Thursday morning of last week occurred the death of Miss Laura J. Jones at her home at Seeley Creek. The deceased was sixty- eight years of age and together with her sister, Miss Julia Jones, had been a life-long resident at the old homestead. Miss Jones was a thorough consistent Christian woman, whose many truly good character traits made for her an endless number of friends. Beside her sister, two brothers, Finley M. and Philo Jones both of Seeley Creek, and several nephews and nieces survive her. The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Dr. Huff of Pine City officiated. Interment was in the Webb Mills Cemetery. A correspondent writes us: “ The sisters and brothers have lived in the closest companionship from childhood up to old age, and so near that the street only divided their homes. At the funeral Mrs. Harry Holliday, of Elmira, sang sweetly two selections. The house was filled with sorrowing friends, and the casket, covered with beautiful flowers,
KNAPP – MRS. MARTHA K. MILLER:
Mrs. Martha K. Miller, a lifelong resident of Seeley Creek, died this
morning at 6 o’clock in this city, aged seventy-one year. She is
survived by her daughter Mrs. E.E. Van Curen of Pine City; a son, W.K.
Miller of Buffalo; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Syracuse; also five
grandchildren. Because of illness in the family, the remains will
be kept at the Harrington undertaking rooms, where friends of the family
may call. The funeral will be held at the Webb Mills Church Friday
afternoon. The Rev. C.E. Ferguson to officiate. (from the scrapbook
of Iva Riley; buried in Webb Mills Cemetery; from the stone
b. 1841 d. 1913).
KRESS, MRS. CHARLES TANNER:
Mrs. Jessie Kress Tanner of 606 East Church St. died Sunday afternoon
aged fifty-five years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Tanner;
a daughter, Mrs. Miner Cook of Rutland, Pa; a brother, Anthony Kress of
Syracuse. The remains repose in the Harrington undertaking rooms,
Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock. Burial in the Webb Mills Cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; no dates)
LEWIS - MRS. G. W. MOSHIER
Mrs. Mary Lewis Moshier died last night at 7:45 o’clock at the family
home at Seeley Creek, aged seventy-three years. The decedent had resided
at Seeley Creek many years and had been in ill health since last September,
at which time she suffered a paralytic seizure. Mrs. Moshier is survived
by her husband, G. W. Moshier, three sons, B. F. and D. F. Moshier of Elmira
and c. C. Moshier of Seeley Creeks, also nine grandchildren. The funeral
will be held Sunday with a prayer service at the family home at 12:30 M.,
and the funeral in the Webb Mills Methodist Episcopal Church at 1 p.m.
The Rev. Mr. Howard will officiate and the burial will be in the Webb Mils
Cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan. 14, 1915)
LYONS - ASHDOWN, MRS. CHARLOTTE
Mrs. Charlotte A. Ashdown, widow of Albert W. Ashdown died at the family
home in Seeley Creek, Sunday Morning at 6 o’clock, aged eighty-four years.
Mrs. Ashdown was born in 1840, near her late residence, and was married
in 1860 and was one of the best known and most beloved woman in that locality.
She is survived by two sons, Grant L. of Chicago Heights, Ill., and Bert
W. of Seeley Creek, and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be
held at the family home, Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, the Rev. Mr.
Burrows, of Pine City, officiating. Burial in Webb Mills Cemetery.
(from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; from the stone b. 1840 d. 1924).
MANCHESTER Robert H.
Life Long Member of the Southport Community - "Bob", Age 85, of Manchester
Rd., Pine City, NY, passed away Wednesday, September 17th, 2008, at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Robert was born in the same home that he has
lived, worked, and raised his family for the past 85 years. He was the
son of the late Floyd and Mary Ethel VanCurren Manchester. Bob is survived
by his beloved wife, friend and companion of 60 years, Donna Manchester;
his sons and daughters-in-law, David and Audrey Manchester of Big Flats,
NY, Joe and Meachele (Mikie) Manchester of Pine City, NY, Gary and Eleanor
Manchester of Easton, PA; grandchildren, Keri (Roger) Villemarette, Jessica
(Brian) Luff, Aaron Manchester (Amanda Wheeler), Tyler, Rachel, Matthew,
Michael Manchester; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Bo David, Ryan Luff. Bob
also leaves behind a loving sister, Winnie Frampton of Pine City, NY; and
several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a brother, Richard Manchester.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Saturday, September 20th, 2008, from
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral and
committal services will take place in the Webb Mills United Methodist Church
on Sunday, September 21st, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Private graveside services
will be held at the conclusion of the funeral services in the Webb Mills
Cemetery. The Reverend Richard Elliott will officiate. To honor Bob's personal
sacrifice to our country, Full Military Honors will be accorded at his
graveside. Bob was a devoted member of the Webb Mills United Methodist
Church. Throughout his life he was awarded several perfect attendance certificates
which still are displayed in the church today. Bob was proud to serve in
the Marine Corps during World War II. He was honored to be a part of the
Sixth Marine Division and the China Marines. He served his country well
in the battle of Okinawa. Upon his return home, he returned to his place
on the Peaceful Mountain Farm. The farm he was born into as a third generation
dairy farmer, and to raise his family. Bob always was trying to improve
conditions for his fellow dairy farmers and members of his community. He
took great pride in acting on the DairyLea Resolution Committee, involvement
in the Soil and Water conservation, and Chairman of the Forest Practice
Committee. He was a long time 4H volunteer and club leader, one of the
founding Members of the Chemung Valley Farm Museum, and a member of the
Farm Bureau, and the Seeley Creek Grange. He was the founder and instructor
for the Webb Mills Drill Team, co-founder of The Huntsman Archery shop
with his devoted friend, Wally Hunt. He also was the proprietor of the
Manchester Press. Bob served the residents of the town of Southport through
his involvement with the Town Planning Board, and Cemetery Commission,
expanding the amount of burial space for town residents in both Fitzsimmons
and Webb Mills Cemeteries, where he was instrumental in erecting a veteran
memorial. Most will always remember Bob for his enormous handshake and
matching smile, his willingness to always help, hard work and disciplinarian
attitude, and wealth of knowledge about everything. Bob, you will always
be missed. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Bob Manchester's
name to the Chemung Valley Farm Museum, Webb Mills United Methodist Church
or E.J. Brewer Marine Corp League. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 9/19/2008
McWHORTER, David, (SRGP 14347) David McWhorter, one of the oldest residents of Chemung county, died this morning at 12:30 o’clock at the family home at Seeley Creek, near Webb Mills, after an illness of about two days. The decedent was born in Sussex county, N.J., ninety-one years ago last January 24th. He was a son of Samuel and Sarah McWhorter, and his grandparents were of Scotch parentage. Mr. McWhorter drove to Elmira in 1845 and purchased the farm where he had resided 72 years. The farm was a part of a tract of land owned by a man named Lawrence, from whom Mr. McWhorter purchased his farm at a cost of a “six pence” an acre. He cleared the land, about 300 acres in all, and erected a log house in which he was married in 1848 to Miss Hulda Mosher, who died about six years ago. Seven children were born to them, four of whom are now living, Mrs. Elizabeth Pellet, of Webb Mills, Mrs. J. H. Cadoo of Elmira, and the Misses Nellie and Minnie McWhorter, who reside at the home; also nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral wi
McWHORTER - (SRGP 16060) Miss Florence A. McWhorter of 771 Southport St., died unexpectedly at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr.19, 1938, in New Smyrna, Fla. She leaves a sister, Mrs. C. R. Straight of Elmira; two brothers, Vernet E. of Mosherville and Miles H. of Pine City; also several nieces and nephews. The body will arrive in Elmira Friday at 4:45 a.m. and will be removed to the Wilson funeral home, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. I. J. Shafer, Webb Mills Cemetery.
McWHORTER -Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Pellet, 92, Pine City, RD 1. Friday, Jan. 29,. 1943. Survived by Miss Minnie B. McWhorter, Pine City, sister; Mrs. Edith Samuel, Elmira, Mrs. William Snyder, Elmira, step-daughters; several nieces and nephews. The body was at the Holly Funeral Home and was taken to the family home, Bird Creek Rd., Saturday morning where the funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. L. M. Blackner. Burial in Webb Mills Cemetery. Please omit flowers.
McWHORTER (SRGP 37137) Samuel McWhorter died this morning at 3:30 o’clock at the family home, 406 Roe avenue aged sixty-one years. He was a native of Webb Mills, where he had resided the greater part of his life except for his residence a few years past in the city. The decedent is survived by his widow, two daughters, Miss Edna L. McWhorter at home and Mrs. Arthur Heller of Newark, N.J. two sons, Melvin M. of Elmira and David of Portsmouth, Va.; his aged father David McWhorter of Webb Mills; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Pellett of Webb Mills; Mrs. James Cadoo of Elmira and the Misses Nellie and Minnie McWhorter of Webb Mills; two grandchildren, Bernard and Chester McWhorter. The funeral will be held at the home, Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Mr. Henry of Pine City, to officiate. Burial in the Webb Mills cemetery. (handwritten on article – died April 28, 1916 – buried May 1, 1916)
McWHORTER, SAMUEL J.: (SRGP 37137)
The funeral of Samuel J. McWhorter will be held Monday at 2 pm at the
family home, 406 Roe Ave. The Rev. Mr. Henry of the Pine City Baptist
Church to officiate. Burial in the Webb Mills Cemetery. ( from the
scrapbook of Iva Riley; from the stone b. 1855 d. 1916)
MILLER - MRS. ELMER VAN CUREN - Mrs. Nina Van Curen died Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home in Pine City, aged fifty-three years. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Van Curen; a daughter, Miss Mary E.; four sons, James M., Tracey L., William F., and Harry B., and a brother, William K. Miller of Buffalo. The funeral will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. The Rev. I. P. Ripley will officiate and burial will be in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (handwritten on article Oct 19 1912)
MISNER, MELVIN M. :
Melvin M. Misner died Saturday at Worcester, Mass., aged seventy-three
Years. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Augusta McWhorter of Elmira.
The remains will arrive in Elmira, over the Erie Railroad Tuesday at 8
am and will be removed to the Harrington undertaking rooms. The funeral
will be held at that place. Tuesday at 2 pm. The Rev. C.G. McConnell
to officiate. Burial in the Webb Mills Cemetery. ( from the scrapbook
of Iva Riley; from the stone b.1851 d.1924).
ROY KENNETH MONKS Roy Kenneth, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Monks of Pine City, died Wednesday morning. The funeral was held at the family home this afternoon and was private. The Rev. I. P. Ripley officiated and burial was in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (handwritten on article Feb 19, 1913)
MORGAN - MRS. BETSEY S. FRAZIER Mrs. Betsey S. Frazier died this morning at 1 o’clock at the family home near Webb Mills, aged sixty-five years. She is survived by her husband, James Frazier; a son, James B. and a brother, Charles E. Morgan of Woodhull. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Webb Mills Methodist Church, and burial will be in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (handwritten on article Feb. 17, 1917)
OLDROYD, MISS BERTHA:
Miss Bertha Oldroyd died last Thursday morning at one o’clock, aged
twenty-five years, eleven months and two days. She had been ill for
nearly two years with Bright’s disease, heart difficulties, dropsy and
a complication of many other diseases. She bore her sufferings bravely
and uncomplainingly and with true Christian fortitude and when the end
came, was ready and willing to go. She fully realized the end was
near and bade her parents, sister and brother an affectionate good bye,
as well as the sorrowing friends around her. She spoke kindly of
everybody, mentioning herself last. She has gone to her reward.
She very kindly and pathetically implored of her father and mother to always
be good to her only sister and brother as they had been to her, then begging
her father not to leave her, she passed peacefully away in his arms.
The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Mason Oldroyd,
one sister, Miss Belle and one brother, Walter Fay Oldroyd, beside a legion
of sympathetic friends to morn her early demise. Her brother and
sister both being confined to their respective beds with scarlet fever
made the occasion doubly sad. The deceased was united by baptism
in the Baptist Church at Fassett, about seven years ago and has always
lived a devoted Christian life. It can be truthfully said that she
never had an enemy on earth, for to know her was to love her. The
funeral services, which were in accord with the teachings of the Baptist
Church at Fassett, were conducted at the family residence at 12 pm Saturday.
Rev. J.W. Roberts of Elmira officiated and in a solemn and impressive manner
paid a glowing tribute to the many Christian virtues and sterling qualities
of the deceased. The singing was also very impressive from the Fassett
choir. The beautiful casket was literlly buried beneath the bank
of lovely flowers. Funeral director Monroe Miller of Millerton had
charge. The pall bearers were; Messrs John Curren, Earl Congdon,
William Eaton, Lynn Congdon, Robert Brown and Ray Congdon, all young friends
of the deceased. The remains were tenderly laid at rest in the cemetery
at Webb Mills, sister her sister and brother who proceded her to her reward.
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Oldroyd request the writer to thank their many friends
and neighbors through the Advocate for the many acts of assistance and
kindness during the illness and death of their daughter. (from
the scrapbook of Iva Riley; from the stone Bertha D. b.Apr 24, 1877
and d. Mar 26, 1903; brothers & sisters listed: David H Oldroyd 1883-1884
10m 5d; Gusta May Oldroyd 1875-1883 8y 7m 18d; Vina A. Oldroyd ;1880-1883
3y 6m 10d)
Millerton, Pa., March 28—Miss Bertha Oldroyd, whose illness has been noted from time to time in our items, died at her home, Thursday, March 26. Miss Oldroyd was twenty-five years of age. She leaves besides her parents many friends who will mourn her loss. The funeral was held today at 12 o’clock at the home; burial in Webb Mills Cemetery. Monroe Miller officiated. (handwritten on article Mar 26, 1902)
The funeral of Miss Bertha Oldroyd, who died at her, at Gillets, Pa., Thursday, was held yesterday afternoons. Rev. J. W. Roberts of Elmira officiating. Interment was made in the Webb Mills cemetery. (handwritten on article Mar 25 )
FUNERAL AT GILLETTS The funeral of Miss Bertha Oldroyd, who died at her home, at Gilletts, Pa., Thursday was held this afternoon, Rev. J. W. Roberts of Elmira, officiating. Interment was made in the Webb Mills Cemetery.
OLDROYD, MASON (SRGP 14730)
Mason Oldroyd died recently at the family home in Wells township,
Bradford county. He is survived by his widow, one son, one daughter,
and three brothers, Terrence, of Wells; Judson of Roseville; Henry, of
Elmira, NY., and two sisters, Mrs. Hendrick Brewer, of Wells, and Mrs.
Menzo Avery, of Elmira.
PARMENTER - MRS. FREDERICKGOSPER:
Mrs. Belle Gosper of Pine City died at noon today. She is survived
by her husband, Frederick Gosper and a daughter, Mrs. Fay Morrell of Pine
City; four brothers, Stephen L. Parmenter of Pine City, Lafayette, Allen
and John Parmenter of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Quackenbush, Mrs.
Lillian Baker and Mrs. Jennie Stevens, all of corning; five grandchildren.
The remains will repose in the Davis undertaking rooms until Monday morning
when they will be removed to the family home at Pine City. Funeral
at 2 pm Monday. The Rev. L.A. Guiles of Millerton, Pa will officiate.
Burial in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley)(from
the stone Belle Gosper b. 1862 d. 1925
Harry W. Sharman, age 76, of Kinner Hill Road, Pine City, NY; Wednesday Nov. 19, 1980. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home 1050 Penna. Ave. Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral and committal services there at the conclusion of calling hours Thur. Evening. Interment, Webb Mills cemetery. Survived by wife Frances (Gay) Sharman, daughter Ruth Ann Sharman at home; sister Harriett Benedict of Warsaw, NY; brothers Fred Sharman of Castle, NY; and Shadrick Sharman of Addison, NY; Harry was a retired town of Southport employee.
SMITH, MISS ANNA:
Miss Anna Smith of Wells, Pa died Friday afternoon at 3:40 o’clock.
She was sixty-one years of age. She is survived by four sisters,
Mrs. Carrie Eaton and Mrs. John Balmer, both of Pine City; and Mrs. S.T.
Goodwin and Mrs. Emma Criss, both of Millerton, Pa; and one brother, John
Smith of Pine City. The funeral will be held at family home on the
Bird Creek Road Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Burial will be
in the Webb Mills Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Burroughs of Pine City Will
Officiate. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; stone
1863 – 1924)
SMITH - Sylvester Smith Sylvester Smith, aged seventy five years, died at his home, 152 West Fourth Street, this morning. Three daughters and one son survive: Helen, Mrs. Elizabeth Lovell of Elmira, Mrs. Mary Smith of Pine City and William Smith of this city, one sister Mrs. Lorgan of South Tacoma, Wash. and one brother Charles, residing in Michigan.
Burial at Webb's Mills Sylvester Smith, seventy-five years of age,died at No. 152 West Fourth Street, Monday Morning. Three daughters and one son survive: Helen, Mrs. Elizabeth Lovell of Elmira, Mrs. Mary Smith of Pine City, and William Smith of this city; one sister Mrs. Lorgan of South Tacoma, Wash., and one brother Charles residing in Michigan. The funeral services were held at Webb's Mills Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Eli Pittman officiating. Burial in Webb's Mills cemetery.
STERLING Gerald O.
Age 86, of Pine City, NY, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August
27, 2008, at Chemung County Nursing Facility. He is survived by his wife
of 66½ years, Mary Tickner Sterling; daughter, Sandra (David) Cary
of Tennessee; sons, Robert (Sue) Sterling of Pine City, NY, Kenneth (Gloria)
Sterling of Millport, NY; daughter in-law, Sandra Sterling of Pine City;
brother-in-law, James (Sharon) Savino of Montour Falls, NY; 10 grandchildren,
13 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Farmer, Pine City; brother, John (Phyllis)
Sterling of Pine City, NY; sister-in-law, Norma Tickner of Wellsboro, PA;
uncle, William Avery, Ulster, PA; also several nieces and nephews. His
son, Roger Gerald Sterling; and daughter, Roxanne Savino predeceased Gerald.
Gerald was a member of Pennsylvania Baptist Men's Fellowship. He retired
from the Pennsylvania Railroad. He went to work for the Town of Southport
Highway Department also retiring from there after many years of service.
Gerald enjoyed wood crafting, hunting, fishing and doing backhoe work,
but what he truly enjoyed was driving the children around on the train
at the Fair Shake Ice Cream Parlor in Pine City. Family and friends are
invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport,
NY on Sunday, August 31, 2008, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with Funeral and
Committal Service there Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The Reverend Donald Rockwell
will officiate. Interment will take place in Webb Mills Cemetery at the
convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to the American
Cancer Society. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/29/2008
STERLING, Roger G. Sr. (SRGP 42725)
“Big Roger” Co-founder of the Fair Shake Ice Cream Parlor in Pine City,
NY.
Age 57, very unexpectedly Sunday evening, December 24, 2000 at home
in High Springs, Florida. The beloved son of Gerald and Mary Tickner and
Sterling of Pine City. Roger was born in Elmira on September 4, 1953. Surviving
him are his loving and caring wife of 35 years, Sandra; his three wonderful
children, Rhonda Carpenter of High Springs, Fl, Regina Connelly of Katy,
TX, Robert and Annette Sterling of Pine City; grandchildren, Lacey, Haley,
Kasey, and Kyley Connelly, Kayla and Kenneth Carpenter, Morgan and Lane
Sterling; parents, Gerald and Mary Sterling of Pine City; sisters, Sandra
and David Carey of Sevierville, TN, Roxana and James Savino of Lindley,
NY; brothers, Robert and Sue Sterling of Pine City, Kenneth and Gloria
Sterling of Millport, NY; mother and father-in-law, Harold and Frances
Shafer of Pine City; and a host of loving nieces and nephews and friends.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY, on Friday, December 29, 2000 from 1-3
PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral and committal services will be held there
at the conclusion of the calling hours at 8:00Pm with Rev. Horace Stoddard
officiating. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the
family in Webb Mills Cemetery. Roger was one of the most giving people
in Southport. Since 1978, the Fair Shake has been the place in the Southport
community where people go to meet and make their everyday troubles disappear.
Roger and Sandy’s Fair Shake is a place that always puts a smile
on everyone’s face. From the free ice cream for the baseball teams, to
the free home made train rides for the children, everything was for the
community that Roger loved. For his support of the , Roger was given honorary
membership in the Pine City and Southport Volunteer Fire Departments. He
loved to fish everywhere, including Cedar Key and Horseshoe Beach in Florida,
and he was always ready for a good card game. “ Big Roger” will be missed
by many. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in his name to the St.
Jude Children’s research Hospital, 505 North Parkway, Box 3704, Memphis,
TN. 38105. The Fair Shake will reopen without delay the first Friday of
April at high noon-please bring the children that Roger loved so much.
STERLING - SAVINO (SRGP 42727)
Roxana S. (Sterling) Barnes Age 56, of Lindley, NY, passed away unexpectedly
Tuesday, February 28th, 2006, at home with her loving husband and son by
her side. Roxana is the daughter of Gerald and Mary Tickner Sterling, born
December 20th, 1949 in Elmira. Surviving is her husband of 31 years, James
Savino; son, Frank at home; parents, Mary and Gerald Sterling; sister,
Sandra (David) Kary of TN; brothers, Robert (Sue Anne) Sterling of Pine
City; Ken (Gloria) Sterling of Pine Valley; sister-in-law, Sandy Sterling
of Florida and Pine City; and several nieces and nephews; her daughter,
Alexis Eileen Savino; and brother, Roger Sterling, predeceased Roxana.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, March 4, 2006, from 1 to 3
p.m. A memorial service celebrating Roxana's life will be held at the conclusion
of the calling hours at 3 p.m. The Reverend Donald Rockwell will officiate.
Interment will take place in the Webb Mills Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. Roxana was a member of the Elmira Business And Professional
Women's Club, and the founding Secretary of the Service Station Operators
Assoc. of the Southern Tier, Inc., where she was also employed as Executive
Director since 1974. Roxana was very proud to be the first women in the
world to hold an executive management position in the Service Station Operators
Assoc. She was very proud of the Powder Puff Trophy she won. At one time
she was an avid softball player, she loved camping with her family, traveling,
and NASCAR races. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Golden
Wrench Award (Educational Award) or the Charles Kellogg Scholarship Award,
c/o The Service Station Operators Assoc., 932 River Rd., Lindley, NY 14858-9754.
STERLING - LEVY, Roxie V.
Mrs. Roxie V. Levy, 41, of Pine City, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1938,
at 7:30 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Fred Levy of Pine City;
a son, Lester; the mother, Mrs. John Sterling of Gillett, Pa.; three sisters,
Mrs. Bessie McWhorter of Gillett, Pa., Mrs. Ruth Newberry and Mrs. Winifred
Avery of Mosherville; four brothers, Oakley Sterling of Pine City, Carl
of Roseville, Pa., Millard and Arthur of Gillett. A private prayer
service will be held in the family home Friday, 9:454 a.m. and a public
funeral service in the Webb Mills Church at 10 o’clock. Rev. John
Gardner. Webb Mills Cemetery
STEWART, GEORGE W.:
George W. Stewart, of 410 ½ W. Fifth St., died this morning
at 7 o’clock after an extended illness, aged 68 years. He was a member
of Seeley Creek Lodge I.O.O.F. and was well known to the members of the
fraternity in Elmira. He is survived by his widow, two brothers,
Nathan of Alder Run, Pa, and Lyman of Millerton, Pa; also a sister, Mrs.
O.B. Morrell of Jackson Summit, Pa. The funeral will be held at the
Davis undertaking room, Thursday at 2 pm. The burial will be in the
Webb Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; from
the stone, b. 1847 d. 1915).
STORMS - Grant Storms, 75, of Pine City, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 1938 after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Pine City and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Pine City Baptist Church and Charles G. Fairman Lodge, IOOF. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Susan Smith of Pine City, and several nieces and nephews. The body is in the Holly funeral home. Funeral Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Rev. George G. Burroughs. Webb Mills Cemetery.
THE REV. JOHN VANKIRK died yesterday morning at 12:40 o’clock at the family home, 455 Mt. Zoar Street, aged seventy-two years. Mr. VanKirk had been ill about one week. He was ordained as an elder in the Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1871 and served pastorates at Sugar Run, Pa.; Farmington, Pa.; Monroeton, Pa.; New Albany, Pa.; Mainesburg, Pa., and Canton. He resigned from the active ministry about twelve years ago because of ill health and settled on his farm near this city. Mr. VanKirk married Miss Jennie F. Ferguson, of Wells, Pa., in 1863. She died in 1903. In 1905 Mr. VanKirk, was united in marriage to Mrs. Alma Ballard, who survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, Miss Fannie E. VanKirk, of Elmira; a son, Alfred F. VanKirk, of Chicago; two brothers, Joseph J., of Elmira, and James L. of Washington, D.C., also five sisters: Mrs. Adeline Wolfe, of Elmira; Mrs. Chauncey Campbell, of Elmira, Mrs. Dunning Kilgore, of Gillett, Pa., Mrs. Lydia Verneer, of Wellsburg, and Mrs. Martha Mosher, of Sylvania, Pa. A prayer service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. and the remains will be removed to the Webbs Mills Methodist Episcopal Church, where the funeral will be held at 3 p.m. The Rev. S. F. Sanford, the district superintendent, will officiate and will be assisted by others of the clergy of Elmira district. Burial will be in Webbs Mills Cemetery. (Died September 11, 1911)
WARNER, BENNETT F.:
Bennett F. Warner died at his home in Wells, Pa., last Friday The funeral
was held Sunday at 2 pm at the Webb Mills Church. There was a good
attendance, although the weather was bad. Rev. J.W. Miller of Millerton,
officiated; prayer by Rev. Ferguson of Webb Mills. Deming Post was
well represented; also the Relief Corps. Mr. Ashdown spoke of Mr.
Warner as a brave soldier, an honest, upright man, a comrade who was ever
ready to divide the last piece of hard-tack or drop of water in his canteen,
on the long wary march. Another member of Deming Post has been called
to the great beyond; has answered the last roll-call, and he will
be missed in Post by the boys who have shared the tent and in the home,
where mourn the loving devoted wife and children. Only a few more
years and they will meet the loving husband and father. A few short
years and Deming Post will all answer to the call of the great commander.
The sympathy of many friends goes out to the family who are bereaved.
Monroe Miller. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; from the stone in Webb
Mills Cemetery b. 1834 d. 1907 Segt., Co.D.Pa.Cav.)
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WHITCOMB - HOLLY (SRGP 31737)
Martha Jane Whitcomb A long time resident of Pennsylvania Ave. in Web Mills passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been receiving care following an illness at the age of 95. Born in Addison, NY on March 6, 1910, Martha was the daughter of Frederick & Catherine Danielson Whitcomb. She married George William Holly Jr. in 1937 and he predeceased her in 1971. Martha graduated from Addison High School and completed her teachers training. Her love of children led her to teach in country schools for many years. She was a member of the Webb Mills United Methodist Church. Very interested in family genealogy, Martha corresponded with many genealogists throughout the country. Her family and friends cherish her memory. Sons and daughters-in-law, George William III & Beverly Holly; Joseph & Linda Holly; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann Marie & James McGonigal all of Pine City; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Martha was also predeceased by her brother, Charles Whitcomb, her sister Annabelle Howell and her granddaughter, Lori June McGonigal. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway on Sunday, May 8, 2005 between the hours of 5-8 p.m. and again on Monday morning between 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow the Monday visitation at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Joseph Kim officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Webb Mills Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Southern Tier Hospice. Words cannot begin to express our gratitude for the wonderful care that was provided for our mother by Elcor Health Services and St. Joseph's Hospital. |
? AMES, MRS. ELI :
Mrs. Eli Ames died at her home just below this village, last Saturday
afternoon, after an illness of about eighteen months, aged sixty-five years.
She leaves a husband and five children, three sons and two daughters, to
mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. The funeral was held
Tuesday afternoon at Webb Mills Church, the sermon being preached by Rev.
Paul Smith. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery, George Miller officiating.
(from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; from the stone Matilda Ames, wife of
Eli b. Nov 3, 1842 d. Jul 18, 1908).
? MRS. HARRIET S. MAPES
Mrs. Harriett S. Mapes, widow of William J. Mapes, residents of Pine
City many years, died Monday evening at the home of her son, C. B. Mapes,
415 W. Water Street, aged eighty-three years. She is survived by a son,
C. B. Mapes and a daughter, Miss Emily W. Mapes, both of Elmira. The funeral
will be held at the residence, 415 West Water Street, Thursday at 2 p.m.
Burial in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (handwritten on article Sept. 5, 1921)
? MRS. MARY E. MISNER (SRGP 82728)
Mrs. Mary E. Misner, widow of David Misner died Friday at 4 p.m. at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel J. McWhorter, 406 Roe Avenue. The
family resided for many years at Webb Mills. Mrs. Misner was eighty-two
years of age and is survived by her daughter, Mrs. McWhorter; a son, Melvin
of Worcester, Mass; and four grandchildren, Melvin M. McWhorter of Elmira,
David McWhorter of Portsmouth, Va., and the Misses Edna L. and Agnes M.
McWhorter of Elmira. The funeral will be held at the home Monday at 1:30
p.m. and a prayer service will be held at the Webb Mills Methodist Episcopal
Church at 3 p.m. Burial at the Webb Mills Cemetery. (handwritten on article
Sept. 26, 1913)
? UPDIKE, MRS. PHEBE A.:
Mrs. Phebe A. Updike, 88, widow of Ruben Updike, residents of Wells,
Pa. died Sunday evening . Mrs. Updike is survived by three sons,
JF & AL Updike of Gillett, Pa., and CA Updike of Beaver Dams; 12 grandchildren,
and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Updike had been a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for 75 years. The funeral will be held
at the Webb Mills M.E. Church Wednesday at 2 pm. Burial in the Webb
Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of Iva Riley; from the
stone b. 1838 d. 1927).
? WARNER, MRS. ELIZABETH:
A prayer service over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Warner, late of
Webb Mills, was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.J. Griffith, 511
South Broadway, Sunday at 1 pm and the funeral was held at 2:30 pm in the
Webb Mills Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. F.G. Andrus officiated
and burial was in the Webb Mills Cemetery. (from the scrapbook of
Iva Riley; no record of date or stone).
? MRS. ELIZABETH WARNER - Mrs. Elizabeth Warner, the widow of Bennett
Warner, life-long residents near the Webb Mills, and the mother of Mrs.
Frederick Griffith of 511 South Broadway, died Thursday in Rochester. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F. J. Griffith and Mrs. D. J. Curren,
both of Elmira and a son, William Warner of Rochester. The remains were
removed to Elmira last night and a prayer service will be held at 511 South
Broadway Sunday at 1 p.m. The remains will be removed directly to Webb
Mills where the funeral will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church
at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. F. G. Andrus will officiate and burial will be in
the Webb Mills cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan 1914)
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