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Bellinger, Maryette Bork
Rome Sentinel
November 13, 1933Lake Delta - Mrs. Maryetta A. Bellinger, 84, widow of George W. Bellinger, passed away at her home, the old Bork homestead just off Turin Road, shortly after noon today. She had been ill for the past five weeks, but had not been in the best of health for several months. Maryetta A. Bork was born at the Bork homestead June 25, 1849, only daughter of the late Daniel F. and Harriet Bronson Bork. On January 9, 1866 she was united din marriage with George W. Bellinger of Boonville. Mr. Bellinger was a Civil War veteran and served in four of the most important battles of the war. He died in 1899. Mrs. Bellinger has been a remarkably active woman and each winter for the past 13 years she has spent the winter months with her cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Fred S. Lorin of Westmoreland at their home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Her permanent residence has always been at the Bork homestead. Mrs. Bellinger was a Universalist by faith but in recent years had attended the Methodist Church. She was a member of Lake Delta Chapter, No. 590, Order of Eastern Star, and of Golden Rod Camp No. 9905, Royal Neighbors of America. She was possessed of a bright and cheerful nature and that coupled with a keen intellect brought her a large circle of friends. Surviving is a brother, Daniel E. Bork, who, with his wife, has cared for her during her illness. There are also several nieces and nephews.
Bork, Almeda
Rome Sentinel
June 2, 1885Annsville - The funeral services of Mrs. Bork, who died at the residence of I. J. White, on the meadows, will be held at the house on Wednesday at 10 o'clock am.
Rome Sentinel
June 5, 1885Taberg - Mrs. Almeda Bork, whose funeral occurred on Wednesday, had suffered from paralysis since last Friday. She received two shocks in quick succession which rendered her wholly helpless.
Bork, Charles
Rome Sentinel
July 5, 1907The death of Charles Bork occurred at his residence, 210 West Bloomfield Street, at 7:30 o'clock on Thursday morning, after an illness of six months with Bright's disease. Mr. Bork was born in Lee on June 2, 1835. He resided there for 45 years, following the business of farming. He then moved to Westernville where he remained for 23 years. He came to Rome four years ago. For twenty-three years Mr. Bork conducted the hotel known as the Westernville House at Westernville. On Dec. 30, 1857 he was married to Sarah Ann Wentworth of Lee, who survives, with one daughter, Mrs. Henry Coventry of Rome. He also leaves two grandchildren, Harry and Arthur Coventry of Rome. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was generally esteemed and respected.
(newspaper unknown) July 5
Charles Bork died yesterday at his home, 210 West Bloomfield street. He had been in poor health the past six months. Mr. Bork was born in the town of Lee 72 years ago the 2d of last month and lived there till he was 45 years old when he moved to Westernville, where for a number of years he conducted the Westernville Hotel. He was in the hotel business up to the time he came here four years ago when he retired. On December 30, 1857, he married Miss Sarah Ann Wentworth, who with one daughter, Mrs. Henry Coventry, of this city, survives. He also leaves two grandchildren. Mr. Bork was a son of Henry Bork, one of the early settlers of that section, who for years operated the saw mill at Lee Line.
Bork, Cora
Roman Citizen
September 12, 1884In Lee August 10, Cora, only child of Francis and Adeline Bork, age 7 days.
Bork, Daniel
Rome Sentinel
August 10, 1874I am pained to announce the death of Daniel S. Bork who died at his home near Lee Line last Saturday of typhoid fever. Mr. Bork had lived in Lee for almost 60 years, his father, Peter Bork, being one of our first settlers moving into town about 1815. In his death Lee loses one of her prominent citizens and an honest man. To his friends his loss is irreparable. Respected and honored by all who knew him, his departure leaves a wide gap in the old guard and deserves a more extended notice than time permits at this writing.
Bork, Daniel E.
Rome Sentinel
August 21, 1940Lee - Aug. 21 - Daniel E. Bork, 77, a life-long resident of the town of Lee and an active officer of the town for many years, died at his home between Lorena and Turin Road at 5 am today. He had been ill a week after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage last Wednesday. He was born in the town, Feb. 11, 1863, a son of the late Daniel and Harriet Bronson Bork. On Jan. 29, 1885, in the Town of Lee, he married Miss Minnie Felton who died May 2, 1936. Mr. Bork was a prosperous farmer until his retirement in 1936. He maintained his home here where he spent the summer, going to Florida for the winter. He was a member and past master of Baron Steuben Lodge, F. & A. M., Lee Center. He was a prominent Democrat and had held many town offices and at the time of his passing was a committeeman. He was a member of the board of trustees of Evergreen Cemetery Association and was a past president of the association. He is survived by several cousins. Funeral arrangements in charge of Griffin & Aldridge are incomplete.
Bork, Frances Fuller
Rome Sentinel
February 23, 1928Mrs. Frances Fuller Bork, widow of Peter Bork, died Wednesday night at the home of her niece, Mrs. Herbert Blood, RFD 6, W. Thomas St. She was born in the town of Rome April 15, 1844, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Shaver Fuller. She was married to Mr. Bork in 1863, and resided in Lee for 70 years. She attended the old Universalist Church in Lee Center and later affiliated with the ME Church of that village. Mrs. Bork has been in failing health for about a year. She is survived by one brother, Charles, who resides in Minnesota, and two nieces, Mrs. T. J. O'Malley, Chicago, and Miss Edith Fuller, Minnesota.
Bork, Frances Myrtle Mansfield
Rome Sentinel
April 22, 1993Frances Myrtle Mansfield Bork, 92, of 6124 Sleepy Hollow Road, died April 22, 1993 at Rome Hospital after a short illness. She was born Feb. 3, 1901 in Rome, daughter of Frank Andrew and Nettie Mae Carpenter Mansfield. She was married Oct. 28, 1925, in Syracuse, to Walter Bork, who died Aug. 9, 1964. Educated in Rome Schools she had resided in Rome all her life. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Edith Bork, Rome, a special niece, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Casey, Saratoga Springs, six grandchildren, Mrs. Allen (Kathleen) Last, Lee Center, Deborah Bork, Rome, Mrs. Henry (Sandra) Rutherford, Rome, Mrs. Edward (Lorraine) Mieczkowski, Stacey Basin, Mrs. Kelvin (Christine) Ringold, Syracuse, Terrance Bork, Ava, eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, James W. Bork, who died April 21, 1985. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at Griffin & Aldridge on Sunday.
Bork, Francis
Rome Sentinel
December 28, 1886Frank Bork, a respected citizen of the Town of Lee, was buried in the Sand Flats Cemetery on Friday. The deceased had been ill for a long time. A few days ago pneumonia set in and caused his death. He was 32 years old. He leaves his wife and one child.
Bork, George
Rome Sentinel
June 15, 1904George W. Bork, 67 years old, died at noon today from a complication of diseases at the home of his cousin, Charles Bork, No. 211 W. Bloomfield street. Mr. Bork was a native of Lee and a resident of that town for many years. When a young man he was united in marriage with Miss Zenana Barnard of Lee, who survives. During the last ten years he had boarded at White's Hotel and worked at the trade of carpenter. Mr. Bork had been ill for a long time and before being removed to his cousin's house ten weeks ago spent two months at Rome Hospital. Surviving are one brother, whose whereabouts in the west are unknown, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Lillian Grosman of Syracuse.
Rome Sentinel
June 24, 1904George W. Bork, who died last week at the home of his cousin, Charles Bork, 412 West Bloomfield Street, had many friends in Rome and in the town of Lee. He was born in the latter town 67 years ago and there he lived till he came to Rome 12 years ago. Since coming here he boarded at White's Hotel till he was taken ill, when he went to the home of his cousin, where he died. Mr. Bork was a carpenter by trade and as such was employed by different Rome contractors. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union and that body held a special meeting and passed suitable resolutions. While working at his trade he traveled extensively and had worked in Texas, Missouri, Nebraska, Idaho and Utah. He was a member of Baron Steuben Lodge No. 264, F. & A. M. of Delta and that lodge had charge of the funeral service at Delta last Friday. He was an upright and industrious man and had the respect of all who knew him.
Bork, Harriet Bronson
Rome Sentinel
December 24, 1918Following a long and useful life during which she ingratiated herself into the hearts of her many friends, Harriet A. Bronson, widow of Daniel S. Bork, died at her home here this morning at 3:30 o'clock. She had been in poor health for a period of about 10 years and death was due to the infirmities of age. Mrs. Bork was born in Madison county on June 18, 1834, a daughter of the late Eli and Rosina Capron Bronson. She had lived near Lake Delta since she was 10 years old. She was married in 1849 and her husband died in 1874. She was a member of the Universalist Church at Lee Center and, when her health permitted, always took much interest in the church work. She was a true Christian woman, one who held the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends to whom her death will bring much sorrow. Mrs. Bork is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Maryette Bellinger and Daniel E. Bork, both of Lake Delta. Mrs. Bellinger lives on the old homestead. The family is one of the oldest and most respected in this vicinity. Mrs. Bork's brother, Charles E. Bronson, died on Oct. 11, this year. She was the last surviving member of both the Bronson and Bork families. The funeral will be held at her late home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and interment will be made in the family plot at Evergreen Cemetery.
Bork, Howard
Rome Sentinel
August 18, 1952Howard C. Bork, 66, RD 3, Rome, died Sunday, August 17, in the Rome City Hospital after a short illness. He was born August 30, 1885, in the Town of Lee, son of Marshal and Ann Bowers Bork. A farmer, Mr. Bork resided in Rome his entire life. He never married. He was a member of the Farm Bureau of Oneida County and the Election Board of Stokes for 35 years. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. A. D. Bornt, Oriskany, a brother, Walter J. Bork, Rome, and several nieces and nephews.
Bork, Jacob
Rome Sentinel
January 8, 1886Lee Center - A double death from pneumonia occurred yesterday at the residence of G. W. Bork on the Rome and Lee town line. Mrs. Sarah A. Dingman, mother of Mrs. Bork, died at 1:30 pm and Jacob Bork, father of Mr. Bork, died at 7:45 pm. Both were old residents of this locality and well known in Lee and Rome. Jacob Bork was a native of the town of Lee. He was a successful farmer and a man generally respected. He leaves two sons, George W. Bork, with whom he lived, and Andrew J. Bork of Kansas City.
Bork, James Walter
Rome Sentinel
April 23, 1985James W. Bork, 58, of 6124 Sleepy Hollow Road, a Revere Copper and Brass Inc. employee, was pronounced dead on arrival at Rome Hospital Monday, April 22, 1985, after a brief illness. Born June 3, 1926, in Rome, he was the son of Walter J. and Myrtle Mansfield Bork. On March 20, 1954, he married Edith M. Rapke in Rome. He was employed at Revere Copper and Brass Inc. and was a former employee of Oneida National Bank. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and the Point Rock Fish and Game Club. Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Miss Deborah Lynn Bork, of Rome, Mrs. Henry (Sandra) Rutherford, Flat Rock, NC, Miss Lorraine Bork, Rome, Miss Christine Bork, Rome, Mrs. Allen (Kathleen) Last, Lee Center, a son, Terence Bork, Rome, and two grandchildren. Griffin & Aldridge is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Evergreen.
Bork, Marshall
Rome Sentinel
January 28, 1925Lake Delta - Marshall Bork, esteemed life-long resident of the town of Lee, passed away at 6 am this morning at his home, just west of the Turin Road. He had been ill for the past year. Mr. Bork was born and had always lived in the house in which he died. He was born October 4, 1851. He was married to Miss Anna Bower December 18, 1883. He attended the Universalist Church at Lee Center until that institution ceased to exist several years ago. He was a farmer by occupation and a man of sterling character, whose passing will be mourned by the community. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, W. J. Bork of Rome, and Howard Bork, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. A. D. Bornt of Deruider, NY.
Bork, Minnie Felton
Rome Sentinel
May 2, 1936Mrs. Minnie Felton Bork, 70, wife of Daniel E. Bork, died early this morning at a Utica hospital where she had been confined for the past month. She had been in failing health for the past two years and seriously ill for two months. She was a lifelong resident of the town of Lee, having been born here Sept. 11, 1865, a daughter of the late Elan and Mary Felton. On Jan. 29, 1885, she was married to Daniel E. Bork, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. Mr. Door of Delta. For the past 13 years she had lived on the Bork Road, Lorena. She was a charter member and a past matron of Lake Delta Chapter 590 OES and was very active in chapter work as long as her health permitted. She was a Universalist in faith but for the past several years had attended the Rome Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband is a nephew, Ralph Harrington, of New York City.
Bork, Peter
Rome Sentinel
April 7, 1916Peter Bork, a life-long and esteemed resident of Lorena, died last Saturday of cancer after being ill for six months. Mr. Bork was born September 17, 1839, son of Henry and Emeline Wiards Bork, on the farm where he lived and died. January 1, 1863 he married Miss Frances Fuller, who survives. He was leader of Bork's Orchestra, which was so well known for the past 50 years throughout this section. It was a saying that no dance could be a success without the music being furnished by Bork's Orchestra. He possessed a kind and generous nature and being always jolly made friends wherever he went. All who had the pleasure of his acquaintance deeply regretted to learn of his death.
Bork, Philancy Capron
Rome Sentinel
June 8, 1894Lorena - June 8, Mrs. Philancy Bork, widow of John Bork, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cornelia Lorin. The deceased was born in the town of Western on June 8, 1816, and had always lived in this vicinity. For five months she had suffered severely with dropsy and she welcomed death as a relief. She will be missed by a large circle of friends, but their grief is tempered by the thought that what is their loss is her gain. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Monroe of Westmoreland and Mrs. Cornelia Lorin of Lorena. The funeral will be held on June 11, at 11 am.
Bork, Sarah Wentworth
Rome Sentinel
March 4, 1910Mrs. Sarah A. Bork, widow of Chas. Bork, who died at her home, 210 W. Bloomfield St., on Thursday afternoon, had been confined to her bed the last four months with creeping paralysis, the cause of death. She was born near Verona, Dec. 15, 1838, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Elipalet Wentworth. She married Charles Bork of Lee on Dec. 30, 1857, and the couple moved to Western where they resided until Jan. 2, 1904, when they came to Rome. Mr. Bork died on Jul. 4, 1907. Mrs. Bork attended the Universalist Church and was a woman of kind disposition and charitable nature and had a host of friends who will mourn her death. She is survived by an only daughter, Cora Coventry of Ridge Mills, who had been with her mother constantly during her last illness, also one sister, Mrs. Mary L. Carr of Mandan, ND, and two grandsons.
Bork, Walter John
Rome Sentinel
August 10, 1964Walter J. Bork, 76, of 803 Erie Blvd W., died at 4 pm Sunday in the Rome Hospital following a short illness. He was a crane operator for the Federal Creosoting Co. until his retirement in 1957 when the local plant closed. He had also worked for the American Can Co. Mr. Bork was born in the Town of Lee on Jan. 3, 1888, son of Marshall and Anna Bower Bork. In Syracuse on Oct. 28, 1925, he and the former Frances Myrtle Mansfield were married by the Rev. Arthur Moody. She survives with a son, James W. Bork, Town of Lee, a sister, Mrs. Clara Bornt, Union Springs, and five grandchildren, Kathleen, Terrance, Deborah, Sandra and Lorraine, Town of Lee. Mr. Bork, who had lived in Rome since 1925, attended Calvary Methodist Church and was a member of the Modern Woodsmen of America. Funeral services will be held at 2 Wednesday at the Griffin & Aldridge Funeral Home with the Rev. L. Alden Smith, Calvary Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery.
Bork, Zenana Barnard
Rome Sentinel
January 4, 1905Mrs. Zenana Bork, aged 61, died at her home, Hotel Zenana, at Stokes, about six miles north of Rome, at 10:30 pm Monday. She had been ill about a week of pneumonia. Last fall she suffered a stroke of paralysis. She had conducted the hotel a number of years and prior to that the Lee Line Hotel.