Crossman, Ada Morton

Rome Sentinel
May 19, 1951

Mrs. Ada M. Crossman, 82, of 207 N.Jay St., passed away in the Rome Hospital Friday at 2:25 pm. She had been a patient at the hospital since April 13. Mrs. Crossman was born in Lowell on July 15, 1868, daughter of Lewis J. and Helen Hill Morton. She resided in Rome since 1896. On June 15, 1868, in Rome, she married Joseph J. Crossman who passed away Feb. 16, 1929. Mrs. Crossman was a member of the First Baptist Church and its Root Philathea Class. She was a former member of Holly Chapter, OES. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, among whom are Raymond P. Sykes and Charles F. Sykes, Rome, Lewis A. Sykes, Blossvale, Mrs. Karl J. Wendt, Greenway, and Mrs. Raymond W. Adey, Rome.

Crossman, Alfred

Rome Sentinel

Alfred Crossman, 56, died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home, 58 Mexico St. Death was atributed to natural causes. A native of Rome, he was born May 8, 1917, son of Arthur and Sylvia Tanner Crossman. He attended Rome schools. On July 9, 1958 he married Rose Semaniuk in Westchester, Va. Mr. Crossman was employed as a mechanic at Valley Volkswagon, Rome, and prior to that worked for Walters Chevrolet in Camden. He was a member of St. John's Church, Camden and the Mohican Model A Club. Besides his wife and mother, Rome, he leaves three daughters, Alfreda, Frances and Emogene, all at home, two step-daughters, Mrs.John (Mary Lou) Alguire, Camden and Miss Terry Friz, Rome; a son Arthur at home, and a sister, Mrs. Lee (Marguerite) Last, Lee Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 Friday at Sanborn Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joseph Kenneday, pastor, St. Johns Church, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Crossman, Arthur

Arthur E. Crossman, 72, of 805 Oakwood St., a life-long resident of Rome, died this morning in Rome Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Crossman had been employed by the Rome Savings Bank for over 35 years and previously at the Beach Lumber Company. He was born in Rome, September 8, 1892, son of Curtis E. and Mary Elizabeth Cook Crossman and attended local schools. On Sept. 8, 1915, he married Sylvia M. Tanner awith the Rev. Shepherd, then pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Crossman was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Golden Age Club of Senior Citizens. He leaves his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Leland W. (Marguerite) Last, Lee Center, a son, Alfred E. Crossman, Camden, five grandchildren, Roger Last, Steuben, Marc Last, Westernville, Alan Last, Williamsport, Pa., and Elfreda and Eugene Crossman, Camden, and two great-grandchildren, Sherry and Bonnie Last, Steuben. Funeral services will be held at 2 Friday at the Martin J. Nunn Funeral Home with Rev. David N. Boswell, D.D. pastor of Clinton Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rome Cemetery.

Crossman, Curtis Eugene

Rome Sentinel
undated clipping

Curtis E. Crossman, 84, died Thursday night at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wallace Crossman, 117 W. Fox St. For several years he had been in ill health but had been critically ill only a week.

He was born in the town of Annsville, son of the late John H. and Martha Lamphere Crossman. He attended school at Taberg and engaged in farming for a few years before coming to Rome where he was employed as a carpet layer. On Oct. 28, 1877, he married Miss Elizabeth Cook, Annsville, at Camden. She died several years ago.

Mr. Crossman attended the First Baptist Church. Surviving are his son, Arthur E. Crossman, Rome, and three grandchildren.

CROSSMAN - Entered into rest in this city on Thursday, February 10, 1938, Curtis Eugene Crossman, in his 85th year.

Crossman, Elizabeth

Rome Sentinel
Sep. 12, 1899

The death of Miss Elizabeth C. Crossman occurred at 4:05 am today at her home, 207 North Jay street, from heart and stomach trouble. Miss Crossman was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Crossman and was born July 31, 1870. Her life had been spent here with the exception of seven years in Bay City, Mich. She had not been in good health for the past four or five years. Miss Crossman was a member of the Universalist Church. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, William H. and Joseph F. and one sister, Charlotte L, all of Rome.

Crossman, John

Rome Sentinel
Jul 31, 1909

Taberg - July 31 - John Crossman and wife were instantly killed early last evening by a train just south of the Blossvale station. They lived on a farm between Blossvale and Taberg and had been huckleberrying during the afternoon. They were on their way home about 7 o'clock and used the tracks to lessen the distance. The man and his wife were walking on the bridge which spans Fish Creek, when the passenger train from the south suddenly rounded the curve near there. The engineer sounded his whistle and also applied the brakes. Mr. & Mrs. Crossman hurried but could not get across. They were struck when within a short distance of the end of the bridge and tossed into the ditch at one side. The train was stopped and the crew hurried back to the bridge. It was found that the bodies of both man and woman had been horibly mangled and that life in each case was extinct. The train was backed down and the bodies taken aboard and then conveyed to the station. Coroner Hubbard was notified and came from Rome in his automboile. The couple were well known in this locality. Mr. Crossman had lived here nearly all his life. He was 49 years of age and is survived by a brother, Frank and a sister, Mrs. John Dean, both of Taberg. He was twice married and it is believed that children by the first union are living. Mrs. Crossman was also twice married. Her maiden name was Pauline Feldman and she was born in Germany 30 years ago. Her first husband's name was Brower and they lived in Deerfield for a number of years. About two years ago she married Mr. Crossman and had with him since that time lived on the farm where last evening her daughter, Emma Brower, 12 years of age, was waiting for them to come to supper. Her mother, Mrs. Feldman, lives in Deerfield and two brothers, Paul and Frank Feldman, also live there.

Crossman, John H.

Rome Sentinel
June 23, 1913

John H. Crossman, 207 N. Jay Street, died at his home this morning at 8:45 after an illness from a complication of diseases since a year ago June 19, and having been confined to bed for the past six weeks. Mr. Crossman was born in the town of Rome, February 16, 1842 and when a small boy went with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John H. Crossman, to the town of Annsville, coming back to Rome in 1861. August 17, 1865 he was married to Mary D. Whittemore of Rome, by whom he is survived. Four children were born to them Elizabeth C., who died September 12, 1899, Joseph F. and Charlotte, both of Rome, and Willard H. of Syracuse. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. N. L. Stratton of Rome and Mrs. Josephine Hess of Utica, and one brother, C. E. Crossman, 108 E. Embargo Street, Rome. In his early days Mr. Crossman was engaged in farming but for the past 29 years he had been engaged in no particular work. He was a kind and indulgent father and husband and loved his home. He is the third member of his family to pass away in the past six months. A sister, Harriet Flag of Utica died in December and a brother, Norris R. Crossman of Westmoreland died February 7, last.

Crossman, Joseph S.

Rome Sentinel
February 18, 1929

Joseph F. Crossman, 207 N. Jay Street, a well known and life-long resident of this city, passed away Saturday night at the Rome Hospital, where he had been confined since February 5. His wife, a sister of the late Mrs. Ernest E. Sykes, whose death occurred on the day of Mr. Crossman's admittance to the hospital, is a patient at that institution. Joseph Franklin Crossman was born in Coonrod March 31, 1873, a son of the late John H. and Mary Whittemore Crossman. He married Ada J. Morton of Rome June 15, 1898. Mr. Crossman was in the employ of the Hammann shoe store for 30 years, retiring from active work seven years ago because of ill health. He had made all arrangements two years ago in the event of his death. He was a member of the First M.E. Church, Roman Lodge, F & AM, and Fort Stanwix Chapter, RAM and Zeba Brotto MOVPER. Surviving besides his wife are a brother and sister, Willard H. Crossman of Syracuse, and Mrs. John Davis of this city.

Crossman, Laurette Ballard

Rome Sentinel
October 6, 1909

Lowell, Oct. 6 - Mrs. Norris L. Crossman, aged 62, died at 4:30 pm on Tuesday at her home about one mile south of Lowell, toward Westmoreland. She had been in failing health for the past four years from nervous trouble but was confined to the bed only two weeks. Mrs. Crossman was born in Orwell, Oswego county, on May 11, 1847, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Ballard. On Oct 27, 1868, in the town of Annsville, she married Mr. Crossman. Since their marriage they had lived several years in the following towns: Annsville, Lee, Rome and Whitestown, residing for the past five years on the farm where her death has just occurred. Besides her husband Mrs. Crossman leaves a son, Frederick and a daughter, Myra A. Crossman, both living at home. She also leaves one brother, Benjamin Ballard of Taberg, and Mrs. Martha Coffey, who lives with her brother, Mr. Ballard. The funeral will be held at the family residence near this village on Friday at 1 pm with interment in Rome Cemetery.

Crosman, Martha Lamphere

Rome Sentinel
April 6, 1889

Mrs. Martha Crossman died on Friday at the home of her son, Eugene Crossman, 114 Stone alley in her 77th years. She had been out of health for several months and death finally resulted from heart failure.

Note: Funeral notice states age 76 years, 5 months, 1 day.

Crossman, Mary D. Whittemore

Rome Sentinel
October 7, 1913

Mrs. Mary D. Crossman, wife of the late John H. Crossman, died at the family home, No. 207 N. Jay Street, at 7:15 Monday evening. She had been confined to her bed for the last two weeks. Since the death of her husband, which occurred on June 23, she had been in very poor health, never having recovered from the shock caused by his demise. Mrs. Crossman was born in Peterboro, NH January 13, 1837, the second child of the late John and Lucretia Glover Whittemore, and came to this city with her parents when a small child, before the advent of railroads in this section, the journey being made to Rome by a steam packet on the Erie Canal. The family settled on the Whittemore homestead at Coonrod. On August 15, 1865, the subject of this sketch was married to Mr. Crossman at Oneida Castle, and they continued to reside in this vicinity until 1884, when they moved to this city and one year later to the family home on N. Jay street where her remaining years were spent. Mrs. Crossman attended the old Rome Academy. She was a woman of jolly temperament and in her younger years her home was the scene of many enjoyable social events. At the time of the death of her mother, which occurred in November, 1897, she suffered a severe attack of nervous prostration but after a long rest seemed to improve. This was not permanent, however, and her health had not been of the best since. She is survived by three children, Joseph F. and Charlotte L. Crossman of this city and Willard H. Crossman of Syracuse, and one sister, Mrs. J. F. Eddy of Bay City, Michigan.

Crossman, Mary Elizabeth Cook

Rome Sentinel
August 23, 1909

Mrs. C. Eugene Crossman died at 3:40 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at her home, 108 E. Embargo Street, from a stroke of paralysis which she suffered four hours previously. She was feeling as well as usual in the forenoon and was stricken very suddenly while preparing dinner. Mrs. Crossman before her marriage was Miss Elizabeth M. Cooke, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Moses M. Cooke of Taberg. She was born in that village on May 23, 1856, and on Oct. 28, 1877, in Camden, she was united in marriage with Mr. Crossman. The couple came to Rome 23 years ago and since resided here. They celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Oct. 28, 1902. Mrs. Crossman was a member of the First Baptists Church and of the Ladies of the Maccabees. She was a kind and charitable woman, a devoted wife and mother, and during her residence here made many friends who deeply regretted to learn of her death. Surviving are the husband and two sons, Wallace and Arthur, who live at home, and one sister and four brothers, Mrs. Conrad Neusheler of this city, Levi and David Cooke of Taberg, George of North Brookfield and John Cooke of Altmar.

Crossman, Matilda Strohl

News Clip

Mrs. Matilda Crossman, 87, of 711 N.James St., a life-long resident of Rome, died Wednesday in a Rome hospital after a long illness. She was born in Rome Sept. 26, 1881, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Rostizer Strohl. She attended Rome schools. She was married to Wallace W. Crossman on Aug 24, 1907 in Rome. He died June 4, 1922. Mrs. Crossman was a charter member of the Rome unit of the Women of the Moose. Surviving are a son Wesley E. Crossman, Rome, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 at the Martin J. Nunn Funeral Home with the Rev. David N. Boswell, DD retired Baptist minister officiating. Interment will be in Rome Cemetery.

Crossman, Norris

Rome Sentinel
February 8, 1913

Westmoreland, Feb 8 - Death came very suddenly to Norris L. Crossman yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Mr. Crossman, who was a prosperous farmer residing between Lowell and Westmoreland, but rather nearer to the former village, with his son, Fred, went to the home of Charles Murphy Sr. in Westmoreland yesterday, the son for the purpose of drawing logs from the woods. During the afternoon the father remained at Mr. Murphy's residence. He was sitting by the stove, visiting, when he gave a gasp or two, settled back in his chair and in a minute was dead. Dr. H. K. Worden was summoned, as was also the coroner. Death was pronounced due to organic disease of the heart. Mr. Crossman was born in Annsville July 27, 1849, and had lived in this town about eight years. He was a man of seemingly strong constitution and of most exemplary habits, was one of the best known farmers in this vicinity, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of every one who knew him. His death was a severe shock to his host of friends and acquaintances and will be a loss to this town. He is survived by one son, Fred Crossman and one daughter, Miss Myra Crossman, both of whom live at home, and two brothers, who reside in Rome, C. E. Crossman, 108 East Embargo street, and John H Crossman, 207 N. Jay.

Crossman, Rosemary

Rome Sentinel
December 16, 2006

Rosemary Crossman, 61, of Rome, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Hartford. She was born in Rome, NY on Oct. 30, 1945, daughter of Wesley E. and Domenica M. Ricciotti Crossman. Rosemary graduated from Rome Free Academy Class of 1964, and attended Utica College. She retired from AmeriCU Credit Union where she was employed for several years. Rosemary was a member of St. Peter's Church. She was a very active volunteer at the Capitol Theatre and also was a volunteer at Rome Memorial Hospital and Rome Art and Community Center Christmas House. Rosemary was a former treasurer of the Professional Secretaries International.

Rosemary served AmeriCU Credit Union in various offices and committees including a member and recording secretary for AmeriCU's 50th anniversary celebration planning committee, receiving the "Yellow Rose of Challenge" from the Rome Chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club, admission to the National Association of Federal Credit Union's Quarter Century Honor Roll, receiving from the mayor of the city of Rome in 1989 the outstanding employee award.

Outside of the credit union, Rosemary was a volunteer for WCNY's annual Tel Auc fundrasier, served on numerous Rome United Way budgetary committees, served on Rome Memorial Hospital's Women's Health Steering Committee, served as a volunteer on Rome Science Fair committees, served on Rome Friends of the Syracuse Symphony Committee, served as a volunteer to the John Hayes O'Neill Dance Studio.

Surviving besides her mother Domenica M. Crossman are a brother W. Joseph Crossman, both of Rome, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Wesley E. Crossman, who passed away Aug. 5, 1989.

Funeral services will be held on Monday from Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, and at St. Peter's CHurch. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery.

Crossman, Rosetta Wightman
News Clip (date in pencil Dec 6, 1934)

Mrs. Lester Infanger, 105 S. Levitt St., has been called to Syracuse by the sudden death of her aunt, Mrs. Rosetta Wightman, wife of Frank Crossman, formerly of Annsville. Death was due to shock and heart trouble. Mrs. Crossman had not been ailing, her death coming as a surprise to relatives and friends. Mrs. Cross was well known in Rome and only a few weeks ago was Mrs. Infanger's guest. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Red Williams, and two grandchildren in Syracuse and brothers and sisters in Canada and Alexandria Bay. Funeral services will be held at her late home, 434-1/2 Cedar St., Syracuse, Saturday at 10 am. Burial will be made in the afternoon in the family plot at Alexandria Bay.

Crossman, Solomon

Rome Sentinel
October 3, 1892

Annsville Notes: - Solomon Crossman, living about one mile from Taberg was chased by one of his cows on Tuesday last and thrown down. He received an injury which caused his death yesterday. His funeral will be held at the ME Church in Taberg on Tuesday at 2 o'clock pm and the remains will be deposited in the Annsville Cemetery.

Crossman, Sylvia Tanner

Sylvia M.Crossman, 88, of 805 Oakwood St., died Thursday, Oct. 17, 1985, in Rome Hospital after a long illness. Born on Oct. 5, 1897 in Vienna, she was the daughter of Alfred and Emogene Passinger Tanner. She married Arthur E. Crossman on Sept. 8, 1915, in Rome. He died Nov. 17, 1964. Mrs. Crossman had been active in several senior citizens groups, was a member of the Rome Family Y Health and Home Club, and a former member of Ridge Mills Home Bureau. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leland (Marguerite) Last, Lee Center, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Her son Alfred Crossman died in 1973. Services will be held Monday at 2 at the Martin Nunn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery.

Crossman, Wallace Wesley

June 4, 1922

Rome, June 4 - Wallace Wesley Crossman, 117 East Fox Street, one of the most popular and best known conductors on the Rome City Street Railroad, died at the Rome Hospital at 11:50 am today, blood poisoning being the cause of death. He was one of the conductors on the shuttle car running to the Central depot. Four weeks ago he struck his left hand against the door of the car, breaking the skin and the copper pennies he handled poisoned his hand, resulting in his death, the poison going up the arm and reached the heart. He had been in the hospital only about a week. Mr. Crossman was born in Taberg 41 years ago, April 16, and had lived here since he was two years old. He attended the public schools and Rome Free Academy, and had been in the employ of the railroad company 10 years and was one of their most faithful employees. He had a host of friends who deeply regretted to learn of his death. In 1907 he married Miss Lutilda Strohl, daughter of Jacob Strohl, who survives, also his father, C. E. Crossman, one son, Wesley Eugene, and one brother, Arthur Crossman, of this city. He was a member of the Baptist Church also the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Maccabees and of the New York State Railways Employees Union, Division No. 582, Utica. The funeral will be held at the house 2 pm Wednesday.

Crossman, Wesley

News Clip

Wesley E. Crossman, 708 Ridgewood Drive, a retired industrial electrician for National Standard Machinery Systems Division, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 1989 in Rome Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Rome, he was the son of Wallace and Matilda Strohl Crossman. He married Marie Ricciotti in St. John's the Baptist Church. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, a charter member of Fort Stanwix Amateur Radio Club, and a member of American Radio Relay League. Surviving besides his wife are a son, W. Joseph Crossman and a daughter, Rosemary Crossman, both of Rome. Services will be held at 10 am Tuesday in St. John's the Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.