Sabowiski, Michael

Rome Sentinel
February 18, 1901

Michael Sabowiski, born in Hungary 52 years ago, died at the County Home at 7 pm Sunday. He was committed from Utica Jan. 25. No relatives are known.

Sackett, Elizabeth Lucille (Betty)

Utica Observer

September 11, 1934

Burns received about the hands and body proved fatal today, September 11, 1934, to Elizabeth Lucille Sackett, 3 year old daughter of Walter L. and Esther Barrett Sackett Jr., 1239 Elm Street.

The girl died at 3 am in St. Luke's Hospital, where she had been confined since the fatal accident last Thursday. She was playing with a match in her father's car when it ignited her dress.

The child leaves her parents and and two sisters, Ruth Mead Sackett and Helen Edna Sackett, both of Utica.

Utica Observer

September 13, 1934

Funeral services were held this afternoon for Elizabeth L., daughter of Walter J. Sackett Jr. and Esther Barrett Sackett, 1239 Walnut Street.

The Rev. Theophilus Wells officiated. The body was taken to McConnellsville, NY, by John J. Langdon, funeral director, and burial took place in the family plot with a committal service by the Rev. Mr. Wells.

Saltsman, Elizabeth Klock

Utica Herald
May 1, 1911

At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Evans of Gloversville, occurred the death Thursday of Eliazabeth Klock, after an illness since last August, due to the infirmities of age.

Mrs. Saltsman was born in the town of St. Johnsville in 1828. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Klock and she was a daughter of Jonas and Mary Klock. Her ancestors were among the earliest settlers of the Mohawk Valley and bore their part in the sanguinary fighting which took place there during the Revolution. The name of one of them, Jacob J. Klock, appears on the Oriskany monument. In 1849 Mrs. Saltsman was married to Nathan Saltsman of Palatine Bridge, son of Peter I. Saltsman, and likewise a member of one of the old Mohawk Valley families, being of the Palatine pioneers. Three years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Saltsman left Palatine Bridge and made their home in the town of Vienna, this county, where they continued to reside up to Mr. Saltsman death, which occurred March 4, 1902. Mrs. Saltsman had for some years made her home in Gloversville with her daughter, Mrs. William H. Evans. She was a member of the Klock Family Reunion, the name given to the family organization which meets annually at old Fort Klock, the home of the family during the colonial period, which is located a short distance east of St. Johnsville. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Alfred Allen of Ephrianh, Mrs. William H. Evans of Gloversville, Mrs. Ladd J. Lewis of Adrian, Mich., Mrs. Sherman Stone of Vienna, Klock J. Saltsman of Williamstown, and Eugene N. Saltsman of New York City, twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive her, and she leaves three brothers, Delos, Jonas and Sheldon Klock, and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Vedder and Mrs. Julia Putnam, all of St. Johnsville.

Sasenbury, Frances Gleasman

Utica Herald Dispatch

August 29, 1919

Ava - Aug. 29 - Mrs. William Sasenbury, a resident of this place, died at her home Wednesday after a protracted illness. The funeral was held at 1 o'clock this afternoon and services were conducted in the M. E. Church. Burial was made in the Ava Cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Ava July 13, 1854.

About 43 years ago she married William Sasenbury, who survives. There are also surviving four sons, William J. and George A. of Boonville, and Arthur and Frank Sasenbury of Ava, also one step-son, Edward Sasenbury of Bridgewater, Conn., one sister, Mrs. Henry Reames of Boonville and a brother, Henry Gleasman of Ava.

Sasenbery, Warren E.

Rome Sentinel
August 1927

SASENBERY - On Thursday, August 11, 1927, in this city, Warren E. Sasenbery, aged 42 yrs. The funeral service will be held from his late home, 810 N. James street on Monday at 3 pm. Interment Rome Cemetery.

Sayles, Clarinda

Roman Citizen
January 3, 1896

SAYLES - At New York Mills, Jan. 1, 1896, Miss Clarinda Sayles, aged 67 years.

Schermerhorn, Lucy E.

Rome Sentinel
November 28, 1927

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Wiggins Company�s funeral parlors for Mrs. Lucy E. Schermerhorn who died at Worthington, Mass., November 24. The remains arrived here Saturday accompained by her son, Dr. Rubin Robertson. The daughters of Liberty attended the services in a body and conducted their ritual. Rev. Phillip H. Cole, DD, pastor o the First Presbyterian Church, officiated at the services. The profusion of floral pieces included offerings from the Daughters of Liberty, relatives and friends. Interment was made at Evergreen Cemetery.

Schilling, Elizabeth Ritzel

Utica Daily Press
November 19, 1932

Elizabeth Ritzel Schilling, widow of Jacob Schilling, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry P. Mulvihill, 117 Dryden Avenue.

She was born in Rome, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Baker Ritzel. She spent the early part of her life there, but resided in Utica for the last 24 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Rome, where the funeral will be held Thursday morning, and of its Altar, Rosary, and L. C. B. A. units.

She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Rosetta M. Coughlin, Mrs. Anna Mulvihill, Utica, Miss Mayme Schiling, Clinton, a son, J. G. Schilling, Clinton, an only brother, Joseph, died nine years ago. She also leaves 10 grandchildren.

Schillner, Conrad

Utica Morning Herald
March 26, 1875

The funeral of the late Conrad Schillner took place from St. Mary's Church this forenoon. It was largely attended by friends at home and from abroad. Many of the members of the old Rome Band, with which the deceased was so long connnected, were in attendance.

Schillner, George L.

Utica Herald
May 14, 1920

Rome - May 14 - The funeral of George L. Schillner, who died in Albany, was held this morning at St. Peters Church. The Rev. George S. Heisler, pastor, celebrated requiem high mass. There was a large number of beautiful flowers. The singing was by Charles Levison. The bearers were Michael Meyers, George P. Hartwick, John Knowles, John Schillner, George and Ottos Schuster. Interment was made in St. Marys Cemetery.

Schneible, Magdalena

Utica Herald
July 14, 1906

The death of Madeline, wife of John Schneible, occurred at her home, 106 Louisa St., late yesterday afternoon. She was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, 76 years ago, came to this country and settled in Rome 64 years ago. Two years later she married Mr. Schneible in the old St. Marys Church. She was a member of the St. Mary's Church and of the Altar Society of that parish. Surviving besides the husband, are three daughters, Mrs. Sebastian Schilling of Rome, Mrs. Christine Orr of Syracuse, and Mrs. Adam Karl of Herkimer, also two sisters, Mrs. Odella Meyer, who lives near Oriskany, and Mrs. Anna Benner of St. Louis, Mo.

Schneible, Viola

Utica Herald
January 9, 1918

Miss Viola Schneible, No. 209 West Dominick Street, died yesterday. She was born in Rome March 17, 1885, and always lived here. She was taken ill with peritonitis three weeks ago, which was the cause of death. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Schneible, three sisters, Mrs. A. J. Frank, Mrs. A. J. Hess, Mrs. James Sullivan, also five brothers, Henry, Frank, Maxwell, Robert and Walter, all of this city. Miss Schneible was a member of St. Marys Church and of the L.C.B.A.

Scofield, Jennie Edgerton

Utica Daily Press

Mrs. Jennie E. Scofield, 73, Westdale, wife of Fred T. Scofield, died Apr. 27, 1943, in her home after a long illness.

She was born in Florence Feb. 3, 1870, a daughter of Nathaniel and Bertha Foster Edgerton. Her marriage to Mr. Scofield took place in Florence on Dec. 26, 1898. The couple lived in Buffalo for a number of years where Mr. Scofield was a policeman for 25 years. Upon his retirement they moved to Westdale where they have lived the past 10 years. Mrs. Scofield was a member of the Disciples of Christ Church, Buffalo.

Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Erwin Herman, Kenmore, Mrs. George Price, Buffalo, and Mrs. Mildren Hill at home, a brother Arthur Edgerton, Thompson Corners, an adopted son, Paul Voelker, Weehawken, NJ, and five grandchildren.

Scofil, Adeline

Utica Sunday Journal
April 29, 1900

SCOFIL - Mrs. Adeline Scofil, wife of Amanuel Scofil, died at her home in Greenway Friday, April 27, of heart trouble. She was born in Schuyler, Herkimer county June 1, 1840, where the early part of her life was spent. In 1868 she moved with her mother to Greenway. May 23, 1874 she married and lived in Greenway ever since. Besides her husband she leaves two sisters, Mrs. S. D. Root of Utica and Mrs. Frances Sweet of Whitesboro, and a brother, Horace I. Sterling of Greenway.

Screeder, Hannah Austin

Rome Sentinel
February 18, 1901

Stockwell - Mrs. Hannah Austin, widow of the late John Screeder, died last Thursday, aged 69. Deceased lived alone. One of her neighbors found her about 10 am that day in an unconscious state. Dr. Birdsall was immediately called but she passed away about 5:30 pm without regaining consciousness. She leaves two brothers, Lewis Austin of Brookfield, and James Austin, who resides in the west, also five grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. H. E. Waugh officiating. Burial in Sangerfield Cemetery.

Seifert, Elsie L. Dewey

Unknown paper
Died Feb. 16, 1918

The death of Mrs. Elsie L. Seifert occurred at her home, 310 Cortland Avenue, on Saturday evening at 9:15 o'clock. She had been in poor health for about two years as the result of lung trouble. She was born at Stanwix 22 years ago, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dewey. Mrs. Seifert was married at Gananoque, Canada, to William F. Seifert, and had lived in Rome about four years. Her father died several years ago and her mother about two years ago married Rev. L. W. Rose of Ava. Besides her mother, she is survived by two children, Blanche E. and Donald W., at home, the following brothers and sisters: Leslie L. Dewey of Ava, who is in the aviation corps near Newport News, and who arrived home about two hours before his sister died; Earl McKinley Dewey, also of Ava, Marion A. and Evelyn A. Dewey of Barnes Corners. Mrs. Seifert was a member of the Baptist Church of this city (Rome), having joined it when she was about 15 years old, living at that time at Hyland's Mills. She had many friends who will sincerely mourn her death.

Funeral services were held from the family residence at 310 Cortland Ave. this afternoon at 2 P.M. with Rev. R. N. Jessup, pastor officiating. During the services, appropriate selections were sung by Miss Florence Sellick. The bearers were two brothers of the deceased, Leslie and Earl Dewey, and two brothers in law, Clarence and Le Roy Seifert. The remains were placed in a vault at Rome Cemetery. Burial in the spring in Verona Cemetery.

NOTE: Elsie was buried in her parents plot (DEWEY)

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Seifert, Philip

Rome Sentinel
May 16, 1898

The funeral of Philip Seifert occurred on Sunday afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs. Benjamin Roenbeck, South James street, and from the German Lutheran Church. Rome Lodge No. 266, IOOF, attended in a body. The bearers were John G. Thron, William Bingham, A. M. Shoemaker, H. A. Bormann, Eugene Gilbert and George T. Evans. The Odd Fellows had charge of the service at the grave. The interment took place in Rome Cemetery.

Shaughnessy, Rose M. Sexton

Rome Sentinel
April 10, 1900

Utica, April 10 - Rose M. Sexton, widow of Patrick J. Shaughnessy, who died very suddenly at 1 pm Friday, had been in poor health for some time. She was found lying on the kitchen floor in an unconscious condition. She was a daughter of Catherine and the late Michael Sexton and was born in the house in which she died. She had a wide acquaintance and was well known in Rome. She was a woman of generous dispostion and excellent qualities and was much esteemed.

Seymour, Alpha

Rome Sentinel
Sept 22, 1885

Alpha Seymour died at his home on Tilden Hill in this town at 7 a.m. today, aged 65 years. He had been ill but two days and the nature of his disease I have not learned. The deceased came from Lowville, Lewis county, with his family about fifteen years ago, and has been a highly respected member of the community. A wife and one son, Rev. Myron G. Seymour of LaFargeville, Jefferson county survive. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Shearman, Maria J.

Rome Sentinel
March 9, 1906

At Allendale, New Jersey, on Wednesday last, occurred the death of Miss Maria J. Shearman, aged 74 yrs. The body will be buried in Utica on Sunday. Miss Shearman was a sister of the late Gen. R. U. Shearman and was born in the town of Vernon. She for many years resided with her brother, William Pitt Shearman, at Allendale, and since his death about ten years ago she continued to reside with Harry S. and Mary Shearman, children of William Pitt Shearman, and with another sister of General R. Y. Shearman. She is survived by her sisters, Miss Marietta A. Shearman of New Hartford, Miss Helen Shearman of Allendale, Mrs. Jospeh Foote and Mrs. Sullivan and Albert and Ebenezer Shearman of Elgin, Ill.

Shepard, Myra

Utica Daily Press
July 17, 1919

The funeral of Mrs. Myra Shepard will be held at D. A. Griffin's Funeral Parlor, 113 West Dominick Street Thursday and at the M. E. Church in McConnellsville.

Sherman, William

Rome Sentinel
Jan 18, 1934

SALVATION ARMY WORKER EXPIRES WILLIAM SHERMAN, 60 DIES AT COUNTY HOSPITAL; ILL FOR MONTH

William Sherman, 60, active Salvation Army worker here, died this morning at 9:30 o�clock at the Oneida County Hospital where he had been a patient since December 22 of last year. Mr. Sherman�s wife, the former Eliza Farnsworth, is a patient at the hospital.

Mr. Sherman was local treasurer of the Salvation Army with which he had been connected for 12 years. Up to last year, he had been secretary and at various times held other offices., including that of visiting sergeant and Sunday school record keeper. Commandant Peter Swartzentruber of the Salvation Army today said Mr. Sherman was among the Army�s most active workers.

His wife survives with two sons, Vernon of this city and Gordon of Elbridge, N.Y.

Funeral notice Jan 9, 1934

SHERMAN On Monday, Jan 8, 1934 in this city, William F. Sherman age 63. The funeral service will be held from the funeral home of Griffin & Aldridge on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment at Verona Cemetery. Friends may cal at their convenience.

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Shorter, Ann Bean

Rome Sentinel
Feb 16, 1900

New Hartford -- Feb 16, Ann Bean, wife of Stephen Shorter, died at her home in Middle Settlement yesterday, in her 70th year. She was born in Batherdean, Lent, England, and came to this country in 1850. She located in Vernon and passed the remainder of her life except one year in Oneida County. She was devoted to her home. She is survived by her husband and three children, Mary of Utica, Martha and William of New Hartford, Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Seigel, Ida Scales

Utica Daily Press
May 24, 1915

Rome - May 23 - Ida M., wife of Jacob Siegel, died this afternoon at her home in West Rome, aged 49 years. She was born in Vienna, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Scales. At Lee Center, July 7, 1903 she married Mr. Siegel. For seven years they conducted the hotel in West Rome. Mrs. Siegel was a member of St. Mary's Church in this city. Besides her husband she is survived by several half-brothers and half sisters.

Siegel, Paulina

Rome Sentinel
Januar 13, 1882

SIEGEL - At Grove Spring, NY, Jan. 11, 1882, Paulina, wife of Michael Siegel, aged 56 yrs.

Sink, Blanche E.

Rome Sentinel
July 6, 1891

Blanche E. Sink, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Sink, died of Bright�s disease at the home of her parents, 611 North Washington street at 12:40 pm today, aged nearly 12 years. She had been ill since June 8. Besides her parents she leaves two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Sink buried an infant son eleven months ago. They have the sympathy of all who know them.

Sipp, Catherine Helt

Rome Sentinel
July 15, 1929

SIPP - On Sunday, July 14, 1929, at Blackman�s Corners, Catherine Helt, wife of William L. Sipp, aged 73 yrs. The funeral services will be held at the family residence on Wednesday at 1 pm and at St. Peter�s Lutheran Church, Churchville, at 2 pm. Interment in Churchville.

Skinner, Robert

Rome Sentinel
January 10, 1899

Utica, Jan. 10 - Robert Skinner died of pneumonia yesterday, aged 70 years. he was born in Remsen. For the last four years he had been janitor of this county clerk's office. He leaves a wife and 5 children.

Sly, Frank J.

Rome Sentinel
August 31, 1928

Frank J. Sly, 65, one of the most prominent farmers in the town of Rome, died suddenly Thursday afternoon while milking on his farm on Turin Road just outside the city limits. Dr. H. F. Hubbard, coroner, declared death due to heart disease. Mr. Sly with his son Burton, were doing the evening chores and the father had milked four cows and was engaged with the fifth when he toppled from the milk stool. His son, milking across the aisle, ran to his aid. Mr. Sly was unable to speak and Burton ran to the house to notify his mother and when they returned the father and husband was dead. The sudden death came as a heavy shock not only to his family but to the neighbors and his many friends in this city, as Mr. Sly had been in the enjoyment of his usual good health. During the week he had carried out his usual work on the farm and had helped in threshing. Mr. Sly was the son of the late Julius and Harriet Robbins Sly and was born on the Sly homestead in the town of Lee, August 11, 1863. He had been a resident of Oneida county during his entire life, his early years being spent in Lee and Western. For the past 12 years he had lived on the farm where he died, moving there from this city. He was married to Fannie H. Walsworth at the Walsworth home in the village of Delta on January 17, 1884.

Smith, Eugene

Rome Sentinel
March 27, 1897

Vienna - Eugene Smith, who has been sick for a long time, died on Thursday morning, March 25. Mr. Smith was a Christian man, active in church work and his death is regretted. He leaves his wife, one child and other relatives, who have the sympathy of the people. Funeral services will occur Sunday at his late residence at 3 pm.

Smith, Cornelia E.

Rome Sentinel
September 29, 1899

Utica - Sept. 29 - Mrs. Cornelia E. Smith, a former resident of this city, died from heart disease on Tuesday at her home in Chicago. Mrs. Smith was born in this city March 28, 1845. On April 20, 1870 she was married to Theodore D. James, brother of former Postmaster General Thomas L. James. He died 18 years ago and 10 years later she was married to Sidney M. Smith, a business man of Ediston, Ohio. Mr. Smith died three years ago. While in Utica Mrs. Smith was a member of the Church of Reconciliation. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Florence James Flynn of Chicago, Ill, one sister, Mrs. Leta Ferguson Buck of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Utica, and one brother, Ward l. Ferguson of Newark, NJ. The remains of Mrs. Smith arrived in Utica this morning.

Smith, Orrin B.

Rome Sentinel
Sept 26, 1904

Verona, Sept 26 -- The funeral of Orrin B. Smith was held on Friday at 2 o�clock p.m. at the family residence Rev. Mr. Stanford holding services. Mr. Smith had long been a member of the M. E. Church, and was at one time chorister. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Judson Davis, six brothers and three sisters, Timothy Smith, Verona; Dewitt and Millard, Westmoreland; George and Dewane, Utica; John smith, Deerfield; Mrs. Nevell Hall and Mrs. C. Burton, Utica; Mrs. Charles Crossman, Deerfield. Mr. Smith was 67 years old. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Smith, Philip P.

Rome Sentinel

June 30, 1933

PHILIP P. SMITH SUCCUMBS AT HOME

Well Known Musician Was Native of Rome and Former Resident of Taberg

VERONA June 30 -- Philip P. Smith, 72, well known musician, passed away at his home here Thursday evening after a long illness. He had been in poor health for the past 12 years.

He was born in the Town of Rome, August 5, 1860, only son of the late John W. and Cynthia Smith. His early life was spent on a farm near Lee Line Road and in 1893 he moved with his family to Taberg, where her resided until coming here eight years ago. He was a competent musician, playing in bands and orchestras on many occasions. For many years he was associated with his father in what was known as Smith�s Orchestra, playing first violin. In recent years he had taken part in the several old fiddlers� contest. He was of genial disposition and had many friend to mourn his passing.

He was a member of Philanthropic Lodge, F. & A. M. of Camden, having been a member for over 50 years. He was brought up in the Universalist belief, but attended the Methodist Church. In politics he was a staunch Democrat.

Surviving is his wife, the former Mrs. Jennie Wood Hughes, a son by a former marriage, Grover C. Smith and a grandson, T. Stuart Smith, both of Chicago; a step-daughter, Mrs. Robert R. Jones of Oneida; two cousins, Squire W. Smith of Honolulu and Mrs. Daniel E. Bork of Lake Delta. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery.)

Rome Sentinel July 3, 1933 Funeral Services Held for Philip P. Smith

Verona, July 3 -- The funeral services for Philip P. Smith were largely attended Sunday from his late home. The bearers were: Delos Kilbourn, Harry Ward, Colonel Kilbourn of Taberg, John Link, Howard Dann and Jay Cook of this place. Rev. Walter Clement of Taberg assisted by Rev. A. Day Rich, officiated.

Joseph Chisam and George Dann sang �The Old Rugged Cross: accompanied by Luella Green. There were many floral offerings including those from Taberg Band, Philanththropic Lodge F. and A. M. of Camden, friends and neighbors of Taberg and Verona, The masons of Camden Lodge conducted the services at the cemetery. Friends and relatives attended from Binghamton, Schenectady, Gloversville, Utica, Camden, Taberg, Lee Center, Lake Delta, Rome and Oneida. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Snyder, Clarissa

Rome Sentinel
Nov 30, 1929

VERONA STATION NATIVE OF TOWN DIES AT AGE 78

Mrs. Clarissa Snyder Passes Away At Home Of Her Daughter

Verona Station, Nov 30 -- Mrs. Clarissa Snyder, 78, widow of Michael Snyder, died Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Arnott, with whom she had made her home for sometime.

Clarissa Farnsworth was born in the town of Verona, November 5, 1851, and had spent her entire life in this section. Fifty-eight years ago, she was untied in marriage with Mr. Snyder, who died 19 years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Verona.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Zebley and Mrs. Charles Zebley , both of Oneida, and Mrs. Arnott at whose home she died; two sons, William P. of Canastota, and Clarence E. of Utica; three brothers, Albert Farnsworth, 209 Kossuth Street, Rome; Bradford Farnsworth of Los Angeles, Calif., and George Farnsworth of New London; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Dann of Verona, Mrs. Della Jarmon of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mrs. Frederick Sherman, Mereer Street, Rome.

Mrs. Snyder�s brother, George Farnsworth, who resides with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Zingerline at New London, is seriously ill, having suffered a stroke on Monday from which he has failed to rally. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Snyder, Mrs.James E.

Rome Sentinel
Dec 11, 1916

Old and Much Esteemed Resident of Rome Passes Away

Mrs. James E. Snyder, aged 77, an esteemed resident of this city, died at her apartment in the Glosmann Hower block, 203 W. Dominick street on Saturday evening. Five years ago, she fell from a speaker�s stand at the G. A. R. state encampment at Utica. The fall caused and injury to her spine and her health had been poor since that time. She was confined to her bed only one day before her death.

She was the daughter of Joseph Couch and Cornelia Hull and was born in Verona on July 3, 1839. On June 9, 1875, at Ridge Mills, she was married to Mr. Snyder, whose whom was in Saratoga. After the wedding they went to Saratoga to reside and four years later they removed to Rome, and have lived here since that time. Besides her husband, she is survived by a step-sister, Mrs. Eliza Hawkins of Westerville, Mrs. Has resided with Mr. And Mrs. Snyder, caring for the latter since last July.

Mrs. Snyder was an active member of the First M. E. Church. She was a member of the W. C. T. U. and the Home Missionary Society, and had been treasurer of the latter organization for the past 30 years. She was also a member of Skillin Relief Corps, No 13, and was a past department chaplain in the state corps. She had served on the state executive committee and had attended many state and national encampments. For seven years, she was president of the Skillin Relief Corps. She had filled the different chairs in Martha Washington Council, Daughters of Liberty. Mrs. Snyder was a loyal and enthusiastic worker in all of the organizations to which she belonged. She was very charitable and was constantly doing good for others. She had been a patient sufferer and never complained. Mr. And Mrs Snyder were greatly devoted to each other and their many friends will extends sympathy to the bereaved husband. (Note: Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Soper, Horace W.

Rome Citizen
Oct 13, 1898

VERONA, Oct 13 -- This community in general and his many friends in particular, were grieved Tuesday morning by the receipt here of a telegram from Chicago announcing the death there of Horace W. Soper in his 56th year. Mr. Soper had been in poor health for two years or more and it was not known here until the receipt of the message announcing his death, that there had been any recent changes of a serious character. Mr. Soper was born in Rome, but came to Verona with his father, the late Philander Soper, when a small boy. He grew to manhood�s estate union upon the homestead at Blackman�s Corners and soon there after in company with one of his brothers, Clinton P., went to Bloomington and Chicago, where they engaged in the foundry business. After a few years he took up his residence in Chicago where he has since resided. Mr. Soper never lost his interest or fondness for the scenes of his early youth and was a frequent visitor here where his presence upon the street was almost as familiar as any of our permanent residents. Of an enterprising public spirit, he took an active and substantial interest in many local improvements. No one not a regular resident will be missed more than he. His upright character and kindly disposition drew about him many warm friends who are sincerely saddened over his demise and extend to the surviving widow, and adopted daughter, a half sister, Mrs. Frank B. Wilson of this place and two brothers, Willard H. and Clinton P., their earnest sympathy. The remains were brought here for interment. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

Rome Sentinel

News has been received by H. Wylie Adams of the death in Chicago, Ill.,. Of Horace W. Soper, a native of Rome, aged 57 years. He had not been well for a year or more having suffered a stroke of paralysis but his case had not been considered dangerous. Mr. Soper went west when a young man and had been very successful in the foundry business in Bloomington, Ill., with his brother Clinton P. Soper, having their office in Chicago. The deceased was the oldest son of the late Philander Soper of Blackman�s Corners, in Verona. His wife survived, also a daughter by adoption. Miss Adeline Soper Carr, whom he was educating. His brother Willard H. Soper lives on the family homestead in Verona. Clinton P. resides at Bloomington and a half sister, Mrs. Frank B. Wilson of Verona, also survives. The remains will be brought to Verona for interment. (At the Verona Cemetery)

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Soper, Willard H.

Utica Herald Dispatch
May 7, 1909

Verona May 7 -- Willard H. Soper passed away in a Utica hospital yesterday. Mr. Soper was born April 5, 1846, the second son of the late Philander and Angeline Adams Soper and had lived his entire life on the homestead at Blackman�s Corners. He was married in 1780 to Emma Jane Wilson who died 13 years ago. Mr. Soper was for many years an elder and trustee of the Verona Presbyterian Church and vice president of the Cemetery Association, and interest in every good cause of the community. He leaves to mourn, one son and daughter, the Rev. Willard P. Soper of the Central Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Alice Soper Evans of Verona; a sister and brother, Mrs. Emma S. Wilson of Verona and Clinton P. Soper of Bloomington, Ill., together with a large circle of relatives and friends, Undertakes Whitten & Rauth of Utica sent the remains here last night. The funeral services will be held from his home Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock. Interment will be made in Verona Cemetery.

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Soules, James

Utica Morning Telegram
November 15, 1920

James Soules, aged 31 years, died today at the County Home, having been an epileptic for a number of years. He had been a resident of the home for 12 years, coming here from Utica, where he was born and where he leaves a relative, James B. Soule, 622 Blandina Street.

Spain, Mary

Rome Sentinel
undated

SPAIN - In Clayville, NY, Dec. 27, 1897, Mary, wife of John H. Spain, aged 66 yrs 9 mos

Spears, James

Rome Sentinel
January 10, 1899

Higginsville, Jan. 10 - James Spears, aged 73, died at the home of his son, Thomas Spears, in this village this morning. He was born in England and had lived in the town of Vienna for 20 years. Besides his son he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Padoct of Rome and Maria Quentin of Amsterdam.

Spencer, Susan Bortle

Rome Sentinel
January 22, 1901

Knoxboro - Mrs. Leverett Spencer died at the home of her son, near this village, at 7 am yesterday, aged 83 yrs. Her death as due to old age together with a slight shock. Mrs. Spencer, whose maiden name was Susan Bortle, was a highly cultured and refined woman and although deaf and dumb from her infancy, was well informed on all the events of the day and took a deep interest in what was going on in the world at large. She moved from Madison to this vicinity about forty years ago, when her husband bought the farm on the west of this village where she has since lived, respected and esteemed by all who knew her.

She leaves one son, Richard, who lives on the homestead, and one daughter, Mrs. R. B. Lindsley of Hamilton; also a stepson in Geneva and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Haskell of Washington, DC. her husband died nine years ago. The funeral will be held on Thursday of this week at the house.

Staples, David

Utica Herald
November 22, 1917

David Staples, aged 45, died last night at the Oneida County Home where he had been an inmate for 20 years. He was committed from the town of Lee. So far as known he has no relatives.

Starr, Philena

Rome Sentinel
Aug 3, 1901

Mrs. Philena Starr died at her home on E. Clark street, Ilion, after a somewhat protracted illness at noon Friday, age 54 years. The deceased was born at Verona but had been a resident of Ilion over 25 years and enjoyed a large acquaintance throughout that community. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, John and N. Smith Starr, and one daughter, Mrs. R. W. Walbridge, all of Ilion. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Starr, Nannie

Rome Sentinel
Feb 24, 1886

Little Nannie Starr , aged twelve years, died yesterday at the house of her grandfather, Ezra Mansfield, with whom she had made it her home for some time. She had been suffering from blood poison resulting from diptheretic sore throat. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Starr of Ilion. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Starr, Grace M.

Rome Sentinel
Oct 3, 1898

Miss Grace M. Starr, daughter of John Starr and granddaughter of Mrs. Helen Starr Mansfield of Verona, died at her home in Ilion of appendicitis, on Saturday afternoon. She was a very estimable young lady, whose death will be sincerely mourned, not only by the immediate relatives, and neighbors, but a very large circle of friends in Ilion and Verona. She was in her 29th year and for several years had been employed in the ornamenting department of the typewriter works, where she filled her position until Wednesday last. She had lived with her mother, to whom she was of much assistance. Besides her parents she leaves two brothers and a sister. She was a member of the Epworth League of the M. E. Church of Ilion, and took an active part in church and Sabbath school work. Her funeral will take place from the M. E. Church Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. A. Loucks officiating. The remains will be taken to Verona for interment on the 12:20 train.

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Stasslow, Katy

Rome Sentinel
February 12, 1920

Mrs. Katy Stasslow, aged 29, died in a hospital in Rome this morning. She had been ill since Dec. 11. She is survived by her husband and two children.

Statser, Inez I.

Utica Observer

February 12, 1935

West Leyden - the death of Miss Inez I. Statser, 37,, occurred Saturday afternoon, Feb. 9, 1935, at the family home after a brief illness. Her mother, Mrs. ANdrew Statser, died Jan. 31, this year.

Inez Ione Statser, a daughter of Andrew and the late Ella Pogue Statser, was born here June 7, 1897. She was educated in local schools and attended Ava M. E. Church.

Surviving besides her aged father are two sisters, Miss Dorothy E. Statser, at home, and mrs. Fred Bowman, Ava, a half sister, Mrs. Fred Mowers, Bartlett, a half brother, Frank P. Cogswell, West Leyden, and several nieces and nephews.

Stearns, Nancy Louise Gardner

Rome Sentinel
1906

Nancy Louise Gardner Stearns, late wife of Rowland F. Stearns, died at her home near Coonrod on Wednesday at 7:15 pm. She had a complication of diseases and had been a constant sufferer for the past two years. Mrs. Stearns was born in the town of Floyd, sixty-three years ago the twenty-seventh of September, 1906, and lived there until her marriage forty-seven years ago and since had spent most of her life in the towns of Lee and Rome. She leaves many friends to mourn her death. Besides her husband, six children survive: Mrs. Susan J. Webster, Quaker Hill, Mrs. Georgeianna Champlin of Stokes, Mrs. Gertrude Prosser of Humaston, Mrs. Cora B. Finister of West Branch, and Sophronia E. Stearns of Coonrod, one son, Charles G. Stearns of Coonrod and one brother, Charles Gardner of Oriskany.

Stedman, Amelia

Rome Citizen
July 11, 1873

Lee Centre: Wednesday, July 2d, Amelia Steadman, aged 17, who was living at the house of James M. Eames, between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, after arranging all she could over night for breakfast, went to fish in the sawmill pond, as she had done before. She did not come in that night, and the folks thought she must have gone home to her father's, only a short distance off. Next day, finding she had not been home, they commenced a search. They found a fish-pole sticking out of the water about 18 feet from shore, at an angle of 45 degrees. Drawing the pole gently they hauled in the body of the girl, which had been there in six feet of water since probably about 8 o;clock the night before. She was stiff in the position she last sank, with her arms before her, in an imploring attitude. The news of this sad accident came to her father, Geo. W. Steadman, and family, like a clap of thunder. Amelia was a perfect pattern of industry, respected by all who knew her, sang in the choir and was a member of the Methodist church in this place. Her robe for the fourth this year was the habiliments of the grave, and the jollifications of the family (if they intended any) are preparations for Amelia's funeral. There are but few girls but what more could be said against than can be said against her. The family have the sympathies of the entire community. Where she stood fishing, the bank was sloping some three or four feet to the water. There was earth to stand upon and shelving slate under, and after getting into the water it was perpendicular or shelving. A coroner's inquest was held, but nothing was brought to light to show but what it was an accident. The funeral was attended Saturday at one o'clock, sermon by Rev. S. M. Fisk. I saw Rev. Simson here from Taberg, also Rev. R. Flint from Rome. She would have been an ornament to society if she had lived.

Stedman, David

Rome Sentinel
September 13, 1881

Lee Center Notes: Mr. David Stedman, a former resident of this town, died at his residence in Turin, Lewis county, Sept. 7, aged 74 years, 8 months. He had resided in Turin about forty years and had been engaged in the cabinet business. He was the oldest of a family of ten children, eight of whom are now living. G. W. Stedman, Mrs. Nancy Harrington, and Mrs. Wm. Dingman still residing in this town.

Stedman, George W.

Rome Sentinel
April 18, 1891

Lee Centre: George W. Stedman, a life-long resident, and much respected citizen of this town, died at his home near this village at 3 am to-day, with psoriasis diffusa, aged sixty-nine years, eight months and twenty-six days. The deceased was born July 23, 1922, in the town of Western, this county. His father, Hazard Stedman, of Connecticut, and mother, Elizabeth, of the eastern part of this state, were early settlers in that locality. He was of a family of ten children, five sons and five daughters, of whom Oliver S. of Annsville, John of Wisconsin, Henry of Minnesota, Mrs. Sarah Bliss of Salisbury, Mrs. Eliza Brown of Oneida and Mrs. James Dingman of Stokes survive. At the age of two years, he, with his parents came to this town and here he resided until his death. On October 19, 1852, he married Miss Lydia J. Perry of Lee who died March 10, 1871. By her he had seven children: Azer, who died at the age of eight months, Amelia, who was drowned July 3, 1873, aged 18 years, R. Willett and Hattie, who now resides at Lee Centre. Mrs. Francis M. Teeple of Baltimore, Md, and Charles E. and May E. of Rome. August 29, 1971, he married Miss Abigail Yonkers of Manheim, Fulton county, with whom he lived at his death. He had been in feeble health for about two years and was finally attacked by one of the most terrible disease that afflict the human family. His sufferings for two months before his death were beyond description. He had for amy years been an active member of the M. E. Church. He was a kind and indulgent parent and a good citizen. His funeral will be held at his late residence on Tuesday, April 21, at 11 o'clock am. Rev. J. W. Simpson of New York Mills will officiate. The remains will be interred in the Lee Corners cemetery.

Stedman, Hazard

Rome Sentinel
March 22, 1864

STEDMAN: In Lee, March 18, Hazard Stedman aged 87 yrs 11 mos 15 dys. Mr. Stedman was one of the oldest residents in town, having moved there from Montgomery Co. over forty years ago, since which time he has been a resident of the same neighborhood, where he leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.

Stedman, Lucy Kenyon

Rome Sentinel
November 2, 1901

The death of Mrs. Lucy, wife of Willett Stedman, occurred a her home in West Lee about 5 am today. She was born at Brookfield in the town of Lee, about a half mile from where her death occurred, and was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Kenyon. Her health had always been of the best until about two years ago when she had a severe attack of pneumonia. Since that time she had been in failing health. The direct cause of death was nervous prostration combined with a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mr. Hugh Kenyon, and a brother, Bloomfield Kenyon, the two latter living at New York Mills. Mrs. Seymour Ward of this city was a cousin of the deceased.

Stedman, R. Willett

Rome Sentinel
March 13, 1905

R. Willett Stedman, who had been ill for several months of a complication of diseases, died at his home here at 8 pm on Saturday. He was born in the town of Lee in 1854, a son of the late George W. Stedman and he had always lived in this town. He received his education in the Lee Center union free school and for several winters he successfully taught the district schools in this vicinity. In 1889 he married Miss Lucy Kenyon, daughter of Hugh Kenyon of the town of Annsville, and they moved on a farm in Frenchtown, in the town of Lee, where they lived for several years. Later he purchased the Spinning property, three miles west of Lee Center. Mr. Stedman was formerly a Democrat, but for a number of years he had been a Republican, and was very active in that party's politics. For a number of years he was a justice of the peace, retiring about four years ago. Mr. Stedman enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and through his own efforts he made a success in life. He was a member of the Patrons of Husbandry and was active in church and Sunday school work. In the summer of 1900 he became a member of Lee Center Council, Royal Arcanum, and since then had filled the chairs of orator, chaplain, vice-regent and regent. At the time of his death he was sitting past regent and representative to the grand council of the state of New York. Nearly four years ago Mr. Stedman moved on to the old homestead where he was born and there is where he spent his last days. His wife died in November, 1901, and in June 1903 he married Miss Sarah Fairchilds of Fairfield, NY who survives. Besides his wife, Mr. Stedman is survived by one brother and three sisters, Charles E. Stedman of Rome, Mrs. Francis Teeple of Baltimore, Md, and Mrs. Hattie L. York of Lee Center. The funeral will be held at the house at noon Wednesday and at the church at Lee Center at 1 o'clock. Rev. Evan V. Evans will officiate. The interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.

Stephenson, Helen

Rome Sentinel
January 13, 1882

STEPHENSON - In Whitesboro Jan. 6, 1882, of diphtheria, Helen, daughte rof George & Grace Stephenson, aged 4 years 6 months.

Stephenson, Jane

Roman Citizen
January 3, 1896

STEPHENSON - In Marcy, Dec. 31, 1895, Jane Stephenson, wife of Richard Stephenson, aged 69 yrs 1 mo 19 dys.

Stephenson, Willie

Rome Sentinel
January 13, 1882

STEPHENSON - In Whitesboro, Jan. 9, 1882, of diphtheria, Willie, son of George and Grace Stephenson, aged 2 years 6 mos

Sterling, Franklin

Utica Herald
October 17, 1911

As the result of a freight wreck near Sullivan early yesterday morning, a brakeman, Franklin Sterling, 22 years old, of Oneida Castle, received injuries that caused his death. He sustained a severe fracture of the skull and several broken ribs, and was riding in the caboose of the train at the time.

The trouble was caused by a collision between westbound train No. 3027 and a train, No. 2763, that had been standing near the tower at Sullivan waiting for the fog to raise. It had just been given the signal to proceed when the crash came. The engineer of the westound freight, Charles Long, claims that he had been given a clear signal, but the towerman, D. G. Bellinger, asserts that the danger signal was set against him.

Both Long and his fireman held their seats while their engine plowed through a maze of flying timer and hurtling iron. Before the engine could be stopped, it had smashed the caboose of train No. 2763 into bits and rammed three other cars, which contained heavy consignments of freight. One was filled with carriages, another with household goods and furniture and the third with nut crackers, nut picks and air rifles.

As a result of the compact, twelve of the freight cars were reduced into kindling wood and three of them caught on fire and were destroyed. People living in the vicinity heard the crash and a crowd soon collected, but there was very little that could be done until the arrival of the wrecking crew.

With the track placed out of commission, after 3 o'clock in the morning trains were sent over the West Shore at Canastota, and to add to the tangle a Lehigh Valley rail on the cross-over between the Central and West Shore tracks at Canastota broke under the weight of the Pacific Express. The express crossed safely, but when the Northern & Western Express loomed up the repair men were at work and the Northern & Western was stalled for an hour.

When 4 o'clock came last night at Sullivan and the yards had again taken on a business-like appearane, the ruins were still smouldering. Along the tracks were six freight cars in a hapless mass - a canopy over twisted metal splinters. Traffic had resumed the normal schedule.

Sterling, Henry N.

Syracuse Post Standard
Dec 27, 1910

POLICE OFFICER DIES IN ONEIDA

Henry N. Sterling Had Been Ill for Some Time

Oneida, Dec 27 -- Henry N. Sterling for the past sixteen years a member of the Oneida police force, died at his home on State street late this afternoon.

The deceased had been ill for some time and unable to perform his police duties. Before coming to Oneida, Mr. Sterling was a member of the Troy police force. He was a member of Eumnia Lodge No 296, I. O. O. F., and a member of the Baptist Church.

Besides his widow. Mr. Sterling is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Sterling Sawyer, who teaches school in Hobart, Delaware county, and is too ill to come home. He also leaves one brother, R. Sterling of Verona and two sisters. Mrs. William Williams of Durhamville and Mrs, Cady Ray of Oneida Valley.

The funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church at 10;30 o�clock Friday morning, Rev. Frank T. Latham officiating. Interment will be made in Verona Cemetery.

Contributed by Bea Lastowicka

Sterling, Ina

Roman Citizen
April 27, 1885

Green's Corners Items:

Our community is called together again to pay their tribute to one that was near and near, and whose sickness has before been mention. Ina Sterling died last Friday morning, after three weeks of intense suffering. She was an only child, the light and joy of her parents. A constant companion for the mother, whose health has been and is yet very poor, this blow falls heavily upon her. The funeral was largely attended today at 1 o'clock. Elder Roberts of Rome officiated. His remarks were from the passage "Her sun has gone down while it is yet day" Nettie Stokes presided at the organ. The school mates sang "Now I lay me down to sleep" in an affecting manner. Selections from the Gospel Hymns were rendered by the Sabbath School members. Elder Clark closed the sad exercises with a beautiful prayer. J. T. and Charles Howe, Fred Wheeler and George Wagner acted as bearers, and this promising young lady was borne to her resting place amid sighs and tears. The physicians who attended her revealed the fact by post mortem examination that it was an uncommon case, and no human skill could have reached it. The liver, heart and lungs were badly diseased. This is the third death in less than three years within this immediate family circle, and now two more are in a very bad condition.

Stone, Emma Ratnour

Utica Herald

March 1, 1918

McConnellsville - March 1 - The death of Mrs. Emma Ratnour Stone occurred at the age of 68 years. Besides her husband she leaves seven children, Mrs. Myron Kemp of this village, George W. Stone of Canastota, Lewis M. Stone of Cincinnati, O., Mrs. Ida M. Reed, of Rome, Chester Stone of Durhamville, Albert Stone of Vienna. Mrs. Stone was born in Lenox, Madison County in 1859. She and Mr. Stone were married December 21.

Stone, Judson

Syracuse Post Standard
December 27, 1910

Canastota - Dec. 26 - When about to take a Lehigh Valley train for his home at Vienna, Judson Stone died suddenly near the local railway station about 9 o'clock this morning.

Mr. Stone came to Canastota yesterday to remain until this morning with his son, M. F. Stone, and family, who reside in the Rome House in South Main street.

The son is a Lehigh railroad trainman running between Canastota and Camden, and this morning expected the father to return to Vienna on the train of which he was trainman.

The train was about to depart as the father appeared near the depot and in attempting to hasten, the aged man dropped dead on the station platform.

The son did not board the train until it was under motion, he supposing that his father was aborad. By telephoning back from a northen station, he was apprised of the father's death.

Cornoner Deuel viewed the remains at Hake's undertaking rooms and gave apoplexy as the cause of deth.

The body was taken to Vienna this afternoon. Mr. Stone was 71 years of age, and besides his son, living here, is survived by a widow and several children.

Stook, Helen Beaver

Rome Sentinel
March 21, 1927

DEATH OF HIGHLY ESTEEMED WOMAN

Mrs. Helen Beavers Stook Passes Away at Hospital in Oneida

Verona, March 21, -- Helen Henreitta Beaver, wife of Clarence F. Stook, passed away at 2 o�clock this morning at the Broad Street hospital, Oneida.

Mrs. Stook was born January 31, 1897, at New York city, daughter of Harry D. Beaver, and the late Florence Amelia sleight. She lived with her grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Frank T. Sleight in Verona, since she was five years old. Her mother passed away when she was six days old. Her grandfather, F. T. Sleight, died about a month ago.

September 3, 1924, she was united in marriage with Clarence F. Stook. She was an active member of the Verona Presbyterian Church for a number of years but after her marriage, she became a member of St. Peter�s Lutheran Church, Churchville. She took great interest in the affairs of the W. C. T. U. and held office in that society. She was also a member of the Luther League.

Besides her husband she leaves a four-day old daughter, Florence Evelyn, her aged grandmother, her father and one brother, John Warren Beaver, of New Haven, Conn. Surviving also are her step-mother and the following half-brothers and sisters, Misses Edith and Florence, Harry D. Jr. and Warren Beaver all of Verona, and Mrs. Louis Higgins of Rochester.

Funeral services will be held privately from the home at 1 o�clock Thursday afternoon and publicly at the Verona Presbyterian Church at 2 o�clock, Interment will be made in Verona Cemetery.

Rome Sentinel
March 21, 1927

STOOK -- On Monday March 21, 1927, at Oneida, N.Y. Helen Beaver wife of Clarence F. Stook. The funeral services will be held privately at her late home at Verona on Thursday at 1 p.m. and at Verona Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. where friends are invited to attend. Interment in Verona Cemetery

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Stratton, William

Utica Morning Telegram
November 22, 1920

William Stratton, aged 77, died Saturday at the Oneida County Home. He had been there 19 years, having been committed from Utica. It is not known that he has any relatives.

Streeter, Orsemus J.

Rome Sentinel
Dec 17, 1908

Death of Orsemus J. Streeter, a Much Esteemed Resident

Verona, Dec 17, -- Orsemus J. Streeter, passed away early yesterday morning at his home in this village after a lingering illness of over two months. Mr. Streeter was born in Massachusetts on Dec 18, 1825, but early in life moved to the northern part of this state and entered the tannery business in Redfield with his brother Asa. During the early sixties, Mr. Streeter and wife came to take up their home in Verona, He assisted in the cheese factories at Verona and Willow Valley for two years and then took possession of their farm on the Durhamville road. Here they resided until about three years ago, when they moved into the village. Mrs. Streeter died soon after their removal and the bereaved husband awaited the summons from his Master. Mr. Streeter was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church and his familiar figure will be missed on our village streets. Mr. Streeter is survived by a brother, Charles Streeter, who resides in Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews (the descendants of Asa Streeter) who live in Fonda and Gloversville. The funeral services will be held on Friday in the at o�clock and in the Presbyterian Church at half past . Rev. C. Stuart will officiate and interment will be made in the Verona Cemetery.

Contributed by Bea Lastowicka

Strohl, Elizabeth Rostiser

Rome Sentinel
Feb. 28, 1908

Mrs. Jacob Strohl Sr., aged 63 years, died about 2 pm on Thursday at the Rome State Custodial Asylum, after a month's illness with diabetes, She was employed in the sewing department of the institution while her husband had charge of the boot and shoe department. Mrs. Strohl, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Rostiser, was born and had always resided in this city. She was one of Rome's best known German residents and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She was a daughter of Fred Rostiser, who for a number of years conducted the old Whitesboro House, now used as the terminal station of the U & M V Railway. Mrs. Strohl was a faithful member of Trinity German Lutheran Church on S. James street. She was a kind neighbor and friend ever ready to assist any one in time of trouble and will be greatly missed by the community in which she had lived so many years. In 1865 she was married to Mr. Strohl who with the following children survives: Jacob Jr., and John Strohl and Mrs. Wallace Crossman of this city, Mrs. Thomas Moran of Utica and Mrs. Enouch Jones of Oneonta. She also leaves two brothers, Fred and John Rostiser, both of this city. There survive 11 grandchildren. The remains of Mrs. Strohl were brought to the home of her son Jacob Stroh Jr., 316 Depeyster street where the funeral will be held.

Stroup, Alva

Rome Sentinel
February 20, 1913

Alva Stroup, a well-known plumber and tinner of Boonville, passed away in a local hospital Sunday following an operation. Mr. Stroup was born in Steuben June 19, 1871, a son of Mr. & Mrs. George H. Stroup. He was a Macabee and also a member of the Acme Hose Company of Boonville. In politics he was a Democrat and was highly respected by all who knew him. October 3, 1894 he married Cora D. Sherman who survives with one daughter, Elva. Mr. Stroup also leaves his mother, three brothers, Irvin A. of Holmes, Iowa, John H. of Rome, and Alvin of West Branch, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Yutzler of Westernville, and Mrs. Arthur Parshall of Utica. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the ME Church in Boonville and the remains were placed in the receiving vault in that village. Burial will later be made in North Steuben.

Submitted by Adelaide Webster

Sturdevant, Edward

Rome Sentinel
Nov 29, 1881
VERONA

Edward Sturdevant, son of Woodward Sturdevant, formerly of Verona, latterly of Canastota and for several years past of resident of Orange City, Fla., died recently of fever, at the latter place. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

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Sutter, Jacob

Syracuse Post Standard
June 18, 1912

Rome, June 18 - Jacob Sutter, a farmer at Coonrod, died at midnight last night, aged 72 years. He had always resided at Coonrod. For many years he had been the superintendent of the Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school there. Surviving are his wife, formerly Mrs. Caroline Long, three children, Eugene, Jesse and Ada Sutter, all at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Stock of Mount Morris and Mrs. Elizabeth Thron who lives near New London.

Sutter, Peter Jr.

Utica Morning Herald
October 4, 1880

Rome Oct. 3 - Peter Sutter, an old resident of Rome, died at his residence about five miles from the city on the Taberg Road, Friday evening

Sweatman, Nancy

Rome Sentinel
March 17, 1905

Lee Center, March 17 - Mrs. Nancy Sweatman, wife of Timothy Sweatman died at 10:30 am here today, aged 64 years. She had been ill about three months with a complication of diseases. She had been a resident of the town of Lee all her life and had lived in this village four years. She was a member of the M. E. Church and was very active in the work of the church. All who knew her held her in high esteem. Besides her husband, seven children survive: Zenas S. of Fultonville, Mrs. Lyon of Philadelphia, Mrs. Frank Grimm of Rome, William Sweatman of Lee Center, Mrs. Belle Dietrich of Idaho, Roscoe and Chars. Sweatman of Belmont, NH.

Sweatman, Timothy A.

undated

Timothy A. Sweatman, Native of Lee died in Rome at an advanced age Timothy A. Sweatman in his 84th year, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank J. Grimm, 411 W. Bloomfield Street at 4:50 o'clock yesterday am. He had been in failing health for the past year and had been confined to his bed for the past four weks. His death was caused by a general wearing out of the system. Mr. Sweatman was the youngest and the last of a family of nine children and he was born in the town of Lee 84 years ago next November. His father was one of the early settlers of Lee, coming from Massachusetts. The deceased was a harness maker by trade and the greater part of his life was spent in Lee with the exception of four years spent in Illinios. In 1857 he was married to Miss Nancy M. Dickerson of Lee. Mrs. Sweatman died in Lee nine years ago and shortly after the death of his wife Mr. Sweatman came to this city and since that time had made his home with his daughter. Eight children were born to Mr. & Mrs. Sweatman, six of whom are living, They are: Mrs. Grimm, Mrs.John Lyons of San Diego, CA, G. W. Sweatman of Blossvale, Zenas Sweatman of Fonda, Roscoe C. Sweatman of Providence, RI and Charles E. Sweatman of Lacona, NH. There are also 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Sweatman was a member of the First M. E. Church. He was an honest and upright man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.