"Le" to "Lez" Obituaries


From Ontario County Journal 9 July 1909

Mrs. Patrick Leahy died in Buffalo on Wednesday and the funeral services were held in St. Mary's church here this morning with burial in Calvary cemetery. Deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. John Murray of Rochester; two sons, John and Henry Leahy of Buffalo; two sisters, Mrs. Mary McConnell of this place, Mrs. Julia Flaherty of Rochester, and three brothers, William Twambly of Canandaigua; John of Rochester, and James of Buffalo.


From Ontario County Journal 22 August 1890

Last Saturday afternoon, about three o'clock, Eugene Lead, a farmer in Canadice, dropped dead while preparing for threshing grain. He was walking from the house to the barn with an axe and a saw in his hands when he was observed to stagger and fall. He was dead before any measures could be taken for his relief. Heart disease was the cause. The deceased was about 35 years old and leaves a widow and four children.


From Geneva Daily Times 19 January 1910

The funeral of Godfrey Q. Leake will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of his mother, Ella A. Leake, No. 183 Genesee street. Rev. J. B. Hubbs will officiate and burial will be in Washington Street Cemetery.


From Victor Herald 4 May 1895

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Dennis Leary, the young man who was kicked by a horse, died last Friday night from internal hemorrhage. The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Bridget's church, the Rev. J. J. Donnelly officiating. There was a large attendance.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 February 1908

Michael Leary, aged 36, died this morning at 12:30 o'clock at the City Hospital after an illness of four weeks. The remains were taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Leary of No. 237 William street. He was a member of the F. O. E. and of the Bartenders' Union. His survivors are his parents; two brothers, Dennis and John J. Leary of this city; two sisters, Mrs. William Cullen and Miss Julia E. Leary of Brooklyn.


From Ontario County Journal 28 May 1909

The community was shocked on Wednesday morning to learn that William Leary, a respected resident of this town, was found dead in his bed. At an early hour his daughter, Miss Alice Leary, went to his room to call him and found that he had passed away. Coroner Donovan was summoned from Canandaigua and, after an examination, decided he had died of heart disease, caused by acute indigestion. Mr. Leary was born in Neuagh, Ireland, 71 years ago. He came to this country at an early age, and 42 years ago was married to Miss Ann Mellet, who died nine years ago. The deceased is survived by seven children, two sons, John, of Buffalo, and Michael of Rochester; and five daughters, Mrs. Fred Busch, Mrs. John Riorden, Mrs. Lamont Wagner, Miss Sarah Leary and Miss Alice Leary, all of this town. His funeral was held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, from St. Joseph's church, Rev. Simon FitzSimmons officiating. Interment was made in St. Rose's cemetery at Lima.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 February 1907

The funeral of Mary L. LeBrun was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home of her mother, Mrs. Minnie Mooney, on East North street, and at nine o'clock from St. Francis de Sales church. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 18 February 1887

Naples, N. Y. - On Tuesday, Mrs. Amanda Lee, aged 91, passed quietly away. To Mrs. Lee the evening time had come.


From Ontario County Chronicle 7 November 1900

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - Clara Wilson Lee, wife of Thaddeus C. Lee, of West Bloomfield, died Saturday after a lingering illness, aged 66 years. She leaves besides her husband, one brother, John Willson, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Dunham and Mrs. Plimpton Sears, all residents of Bristol.


From Ontario Messenger 7 January 1857

DIED - In West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17, 1856, Dea. Reuben Lee, aged 83 years. Deacon Lee was one of the early settlers of Western New York, and contributed no small share in making the "wilderness to become a fruitful field." He was born in Guilford, Ct., in Sept. 1773, and removed to what is now West Bloomfield in 1796. Eight years after the Indian title to the land was extinguished by Messrs. Phelps & Gorham. With his young wife (who was a few weeks older than himself, and who still survives him,) he came the long journey to the West, in the slow and tedious way then known to emigrants; and built his log cabin near the spot where subsequently he created a snug Connecticut dwelling of one story, in which he resided to the day of his death. Sixty years in one spot, with the wife of his youth, on the great thoroughfare from the New England Hive to the Far West.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 February 1910

William Lee, aged 55 years, died this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home on the Nester farm on Lochland Road. For the past ten years the deceased had been the foreman of the Nester farm. He had been in ill health since April last. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Lee and four children, John, William, Francis and Mary; also a brother, John Lee of Hall's Corners. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 19 August 1903

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - At his home, Saturday evening, August 15, Willis E. Lee died, at the age of 47 years. Mr. Lee was a brother of Supervisor R. M. Lee, and was born and always lived in this town. He was a man of sterling worth and was like by everyone with whom he came in contact. For the past six years he had been a great sufferer from rheumatism. He was so badly crippled as to be unable to walk for the past two years and for the past three months was entirely helpless. His mind was active and he was cheerful up to the last, never complaining and always greatly interested in what was going on in the world and in the community. He is survived by his wife, one son, his mother, one brother, and four sisters; his brother, Supervisor R. M. Lee, and one sister, Mrs. O. H. Swift, living here, his mother and three sisters, Sarah, Lillian and Inez, living in Canandaigua. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua


From Ontario County Journal 27 December 1889

Elisha F. Leech, a life-long resident of West Bloomfield, prominent in town and county affairs and highly respected for his many good qualities of mind and heart, died at his home on the 16th inst. at the age of 72 years. Mr. Leech was the youngest son in the family of nine children of Payne K. and Joanna Clark Leech, who came from Lyme, Conn., to Bloomfield and settled on a farm early in the century. Three of the sons -- Payne K., Gordon and Charles -- removed early to Michigan. The daughters became the wives of Bezaleel C. Taft, Ambrose Worthington, Chauncey Whitney, Wallace R. Walker and Z. Austin. P. K. Leech and Mrs. Austin are now the only survivors. The deceased occupied the homestead farm for many years and then moved to the village. For nine years from 1856 to 1865 he represented West Bloomfield in the board of supervisors and made an excellent record as a public official. About fifty years ago Mr. Leech married Miss Minerva Peck, daughter of Hon. Reynold Peck, and to them were born three sons, Richard, Mark S. and Porter F. Leech, and two daughters, Mrs. John F. Elton and Mrs. Charles H. Hopkins. Mr. Leech was well-known as a man of probity, integrity and generosity and his loss is deeply felt in the community.


From Ontario County Journal 13 July 1888

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - One of the saddest of bereavements occurred in West Bloomfield on Sunday morning, the 1st day of July, in the death, at the age of 86 years, of Emily C., wife of Porter F. Leech, a prominent merchant of that place. Mrs. Leech leaves a devoted husband, two children, one an infant; her mother, the widow of George A. Wendell, deceased, and a sister, the widow of George W. Hamlin, late of East Bloomfield, deceased, to mourn her loss, as also a large circle of other relatives and friends. She had been for some months gradually weakening down with consumption, but had resolutely, and with great persistence of will, struggled against the fatal disease, only to find at last -- as do all others -- that she must give up in the unequal contest. The sympathy of the community is especially moved for the bereaved husband and motherless children.


From Victor Herald 2 June 1899

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. M. L. Leech, widow of the late Elisha Leech, died Saturday night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hopkins, aged 75 years. She leaves two sons, P. F. Leech of this village, and Mark Leech of Rochester; also two daughters, Mrs. C. H. Hopkins of North Bloomfield and Mrs. John P. Elton of Canandaigua. The funeral will be held on Tuesday. Interment at Rural Cemetery in this village.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 September 1906

The funeral of Mrs. Romelia M. Leet, aged 50 years, who died Tuesday night at her home in Flint Creek, will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock and burial will be at Sand Hill. The deceased has been an invalid for about nine years and besides her husband, C. W. Leet, she is survived by one little boy.


From Ontario County Journal 4 January 1892

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Lina A. Leete, wife of Charles B. Leete, died very suddenly last Friday night. Funeral services were held at the family residence on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Rankine of Geneva, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Gould and Rev. Mr. Dobson, of this place. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful and attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.


From Geneva Gazette 16 June 1899

Last Sunday night occurred the death of Mr. Edward V. Lefferts at his home on North street at the advanced age of 88 years. His death was the result of a fall which he received about six weeks ago.  He is survived by his widow, one daughter and two sons.


From Geneva Daily Times 25 April 1908

Mrs. Mary Wentworth Lefferts, widow of the late Edward B. Lefferts, died at 11 o'clock this morning at the family residence, No. 108 North street, aged 83 years. She had always lived in this city and was one of the oldest residents. She is survived by one son, Edward B. Lefferts of Rochester; two daughters, Misses Mary E. and Laura E., both of this city; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Delaney of Elmira. Short services will probably be held at the house Monday morning. Burial will take place at Trumansburg.


From Ontario Repository and Messenger 5 August 1874

James Lefurge, an old and respectable farmer of Seneca, being in his 87th year, died at his rural residence on Monday morning of last week, after an illness of only three days.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 November 1904

The funeral of Rosie Legette, wife of the Italian section boss on the Lehigh Valley, who died with pneumonia, Thursday, at her home on North Sherrill street, took place this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales church. Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 17 November 1876

Mr. Isaac Legore, an old and respected citizen of this place, died very suddenly on Tuesday evening, about 6 o'clock. He has been in poor health for several months past, but there was no sign of unusual illness through Tuesday, and his sudden death was unexpected and sincerely regretted.  His age was 84 years.  He was one of the early settlers of this section, and, with one exception, was the oldest living resident of this place.


From Ontario County Journal 9 October 1874

DIED - In Canandaigua on Wednesday morning, September 30, Mrs. Jane Legore, aged 87 years and two months.  Mrs. Legore was born in Philadelphia, July 27, 1787, and came to the Genesee country with her father's family when she was but ten years old.  Her father, Abijah Peters, was the first tailor that located in the village of Canandaigua.  Mr. Peters having decided to leave Philadelphia and seek a home in the wilderness, embarked with his family on board of what was then called a wheat boat, at Milton, Pa., and floated down the Susquehanna river to Northumberland and from thence up the branch to Newtown, (now Elmira) where they landed and remained but a short time, when he procured a team and continued on to Painted Post.  The family made a short stop at Painted Post when they continued on to the village of Bath.  Here Mr. Peters worked at his trade for about two years, when he again moved to the head of Canandaigua lake, and leaving his family there proceeded on to the village of Canandaigua where he opened a shop and commenced work in a room in Captain Dudley's tavern on Main street.  One year later he removed his family to Canandaigua. Nearly two years since the writer visited Mrs. Legore and found her in possession of a retentive memory and good health, and although having lost her eyesight a few years before, she was cheerful and seemed pleased to recite many incidents of her early life.  She remembered the embarkation at Northumberland and the means used to propel the wheat boat up the river.  This was done by poles in the hands of stalwart men placed against the shoulder, and although the labor was hard and the time tedious, still these boatmen were happy and sang merrily the boatman's song, which she was still able to repeat.  When the family landed at Newtown (Elmira) there was but one house there, and that was a small tavern kept by a Mr. Shekell, who owned a number of slaves.  She remembered the small mill that was in operation at the head of Canandaigua lake, and compared it to a large coffee-mill with a crank, the mill holding about half a bushel of grain.  This mill was placed on the top of a post which was firmly set in the ground and each settler would drive up to the mill, grind his own grain, take it home and sift the flour from the bran with a hand sieve. When she was eleven years old, she was the playmate of Captain Dudley's daughter, Sally Dudley.  Mrs. Dudley was preparing for a quilting party, and as they need no cards of invitation in those days, Jane was promised by Mrs. Dudley that if she would accompany Sally and invite all the women and girls on both sides of the street in the village to the quilting, she might come and take tea with Sally and stay and see them dance. This seemed to her a great consideration, and she and Sally proceeded to business and personally invited all the females in the village to the quilting.  The following day the quilting party came off in the ballroom of Captain Dudley's tavern, and they were all there but three, and there was just seats enough at the three quilts for those that were there.  Among the young men that attended the dance in the evening were Peter B. Porter, Nathaniel W. Howell, John Clark, Augustus Porter, Henry Chapin and Elihu Younglove.

The subject of this sketch was married to Isaac Legore on the 21st of August, 1813, and they have lived together a little over sixty-one years.  Another singular fact connected with their history is that Mr. Legore (who survives his aged wife) was in the coopering business in 1814 in the village of Canandaigua, and still continues in the same occupation in the same village.


From Geneva Daily Times 17 October 1916

Mrs. Louise Squires Lehmann, wife of George C. Lehmann, died this morning at her home in Buffalo, after an illness of several weeks. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Alan D. Lehmann of Buffalo; one sister, Mrs. F. W. Whitwell of Geneva; one brother, William D. Squires of San Francisco. Mrs. Lehmann was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Squires of this city. The funeral will be held next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. F. W. Whitwell. Interment will be made in Glenwood cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 May 1912

Clifton Springs, N. Y - Michael Lehr, Sr., died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Backus, where he had been spending some time, on Saturday morning. He had been ill for several weeks. Mr. Lehr was born on July 12, 1833, in Germany. When a young man, eighteen years old, he came to America to reside. East Newark was his first residence and he has always lived in this vicinity since that time. His wife was Miss Catherine Hartnagle, of East Newark. They were married fifty-eight years. Mrs. Lehr died three years ago and her burial took place on May 11th three years ago, which day was also her birthday. It is a peculiar coincidence that Mr. Lehr should pass away on this day so full of memories. In 1878 they moved on a farm near this village, where they lived until five years ago when they came into Clifton Springs to reside. Mr. Lehr was a member of the German Evangelical church at Newark. To Mr. and Mrs. Lehr eleven children were born. Nine children survive him as follows: Mrs. John Walters of Meadow Grove, Nebraska; George Lehr and Michael Lehr, Jr., of Clifton Springs; Mrs. John Caruso of Canandaigua; Fred Lehr of Port Gibson; Mrs. John Backus of Clifton Springs; Mrs. Ed. Backus of Rochester; Mrs. John Abanshene of Marshall, Mich.; Albert Lehr of Newark. Twenty-two grandchildren are also living. The remains will be place beside his wife in the Willow Avenue Cemetery at Newark.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 May 1909

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Yesterday morning at the family home on Ladue avenue in this village occurred the death of Mrs. Michael Lehr, after an illness extending over several months. The deceased was born in Germany 74 years ago, and came to America at the age of eighteen years. She had been married about 54 years, and had resided in this village for over two years, having come here from Port Gibson, where she had been a resident for the past thirty years. She is survived by a husband and nine children, as follows: Mrs. Martin Walter of Meadow Grove, Neb., Mrs. John Carson of Victor, Mrs. Edward Backus of East Rochester; Fred Lehr of Port Gibson; Mrs. Kate Backus, Miss Ida Lehr, George, Michael and Allen Lehr, all of this village. A brief funeral service will be held from her late residence tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, and the remains will be taken to Newark, where a service will be held from the German Evangelical church at 3 o'clock, and interment will be in the family plot at the Newark Cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette 18 January 1901

The death of Mrs. Anna Leighton occurred Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Van Huben, on North Genesee street, aged 89 years.  She is survived by two daughters in this city, Mrs. Fred Van Huben and Mrs. A. E. Van Wie.


From Geneva Gazette 18 February 1881

The venerable Jonathan Leighton, proprietor of the store next west of our office -- whose serious illness we announced in our last -- died on Monday, the 14th inst. He came to Geneva about one year ago from Sodus, and establishing himself in the store referred to and stocking it with "Yankee Notions," built up quite a thriving trade. Of genial and kindly temperment, he made friends of all with whom he came in contact. He had been ill but a few weeks.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 October 1916

Howard E. Leitner, aged 33 years, died yesterday morning at 8:30 at the Geneva City Hospital. The body was taken to his home on the Pre-Emption road today. He is survived by his wife and 4 small children, 2 boys and 2 girls; also several brothers and sisters in the West. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of C. S. Grey, on the McKay Farm on Pre-Emption road. Rev. Kenneth A. Bray of St. Peter's Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 10 December 1902

Mrs. Sophia Leland died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. B. Anderson, in Gibson street, Sunday morning, aged 69 years. The deceased had been a resident of Canandaigua about 10 years. Her death was due to a general breaking down of her health. The funeral was held from her late home Monday afternoon, the Rev. Lewis T. Reed of the Congregational church officiating. The interment was in Woodlawn. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters.


From Geneva Daily Times 15 July 1907

Mrs. Barbara Lentz, wife of John Lentz, died this morning at four o'clock at the family residence, No. 369 Exchange street, after an illness of many months. She was 74 years old and was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, coming to this country and this city when she was about seventeen years old. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rose L. Baird, and two grandsons, Roy R. Baird and Leon L. Baird. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the house. Rev. M. E. Toewe, pastor of the German Lutheran church, will officiate and interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 1 July 1903

A large assemblage gathered at the home of L. F. Siglar at 11 Grove street this afternoon at 3 o'clock to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bessie S. Leonard, who died at the city hospital Monday morning.  The front parlor was profusely decorated with a very great number of handsome cut flowers and set pieces of which the most conspicuous were an elaborate pillow of roses from the Federation of Labor, of which Mr. Leonard is president, bearing in raised letters the inscription, "G. F. of L.", a wreath of pink and white carnations from the Polishers' union of which Mr. Leonard is also a member; a handsome pillow of pink and white roses from the Geneva Optical company; two handsome bouquets of cut flowers and roses from the Initial Pedro club and the Social Whist club, to both of which Mrs. Leonard belonged, and handsome floral pieces from the Sunday school of the Universalist Church and the local Women's Relief corps. The services were conducted in an impressive manner by Rev. George Cross Bauer, pastor of the First Universalist Church. A quartet comprised of H. B. Lawrence, F. A. Spengler, Miss A. Bowker and Miss Eva Hemiup rendered several selections effectively.  The pall bearers were John Van Devyver, John Skinner, John Alsop, William Fink, Charles Fox and Harry Archer. The burial was in Glenwood cemetery.

From Geneva Advertiser 30 June 1903

Mrs. Albert B. Leonard, daughter of Lummis Siglar, died at three o'clock yesterday morning, June 29th, following an operation for appendicitis performed by Dr. Jones of Rochester on Friday before. Mrs. Leonard was aged 24 years. They have been married about six years and besides her husband she leaves a son aged five years. It is a sad case, as before this attack she was in the best of health. The operation was performed at the city hospital. She has a wide circle of friends who feel deeply grieved over her sudden death.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 March 1908

Albert G. Leonard, stoker of the Kanadasaga Steamer Company for the past twenty years and the oldest active fireman in the city, died at his home, No. 40 Lewis street, last night. Mr. Leonard had been ill for some time past and his death was not entirely unexpected. He was 60 years of age and had been connected with the Geneva Fire Department for the past forty years. He was the son of the late Albert Leonard at one time prominent in political and business circles in Geneva. Mr. Leonard was born in Geneva and had resided here his entire lifetime. He had been connected with the Standard Optical Company for the past twenty years and was with that company until the time he was taken ill. Besides his widow he is survived by three sons, Albert, George and Max Leonard, all of this city; two daughters, Miss Anna Leonard of Geneva and Mrs. R. D. McPherson of New York; three brothers, William, Samuel and John O. Leonard, and one sister, Mrs. John Gibson of this city. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. David H. Craver, pastor of the North Presbyterian church, will officiate and interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery. 


From Geneva Gazette 10 June 1881

Charles Leonard, a young man well-known in Geneva, and a soldier in the late war, died after a short illness on June 4th, and was buried on Tuesday, the Grand Army turning out in large numbers. He was 36 years and six months old and was a member of the 15th New York Volunteers. The family wish to return thanks to the Grand Army for their attendance.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 July 1895

Charles H. Leonard, aged 37 years, died on Monday, the 15th inst., at his home in Manchester.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 August 1907

Mrs. Jane Anne Leonard, widow of the late Albert G. Leonard, died last night at 11:30 o'clock at the home of her son, John Leonard, No. 45 Geneva street. She was 83 years old and has been in ill health for the past ten years. She is survived by four sons, Albert, William, Samuel and John; one daughter, Mrs. John Gibson; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Kellogg, Mrs. Frank Page, Mrs. Mary Holmann; and one brother, George Butterfield, all of this city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the home of John Leonard on Geneva street. Rev. W. W. Weller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.


From Shortsville Enterprise 26 November 1914

The death of Mrs. Julia B. Leonard occurred very suddenly at her home in Farmington township on Monday night about 11 o'clock. Her age was 77 years. Mrs. Leonard was a daughter of the late Tunis W. and Lydia Van Dyke Latting, and was born in the town of Farmington on July 11, 1837. On October, 1871, she was married in Canandaigua to Alonzo Leonard. For the last twenty years she has lived in the town of Farmington, and previous to that was a resident of Michigan. By birth she was a Quaker. She leaves her husband and one granddaughter, Miss Emma Latting. The funeral was held from her late home at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Harold Strathearn, pastor of the Shortsville M. E. Church, officiating, and interment followed in Brookside Cemetery in this village.


From Ontario County Journal 8 October 1897
 
Phelps, N. Y. - James LeRoy, an old and esteemed resident of this town, died last Monday morning of softening of the brain, aged 77 years. the deceased had been in feeble health for a long time. A wife, one son, Wm. LeRoy, and four daughters, Mrs. Charles Ridley and Mrs. George Hornbeck of this place; Mrs. Byron Morris of East Newark, and Mrs. George Wright of Waterloo, survive. The funeral services were held from the residence, about three miles northeast of the village, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Shaw officiating. Interment was made in the Phelps cemetery.


From Ontario Repository 30 April 1873

On Thursday of last week a young lady living in Phelps, named Mary Leroy, committed suicide by taking laudanum. She left a letter stating that some unfortunate occurrence with a young man at a ball a short time previous had induced her to commit the fatal act. The matter will probably be investigated by the authorities.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 September 1907

Phelps, N. Y. - Richard Leroy, an aged citizen of the town of Phelps, died Sunday night at his home three miles northeast of here. He had been in ill health for the past year and his death was due to a general breaking down of his system. Mr. Leroy was born at White Plains, this state, 85 years ago. He lived there until 1861 when he moved to Phelps and ever since he has been a resident of this place. Mr. Leroy was a stone mason by trade but of late years he had followed the occupation of farming. His surviving relatives are three sons, Frank Leroy of Wappinger Falls, Charles Leroy of Lyons and Richard Leroy of Phelps, also one daughter, Mrs. Ellen O'Connor of Rochester. The funeral will be held at St. Francis Catholic church Tuesday morning at ten o'clock.


From Ontario County Journal 31 August 1888

Mrs. Clarissa LeValley, the mother of O. W. LeValley, of Naples, and Mrs. Dr. Gray of Oneida, died at the home of the latter on the 23d inst., aged 84 years. She belonged to a Massachusetts family remarkable for its longevity. Of her eleven brothers and sisters, nine lived beyond the age of eighty years. She was an honored member of the Presbyterian church of Naples and the funeral services held on Sunday at the residence of her son in that village and conducted by her pastor, Rev. B. F. Millard, were largely attended.


From Ontario County Journal 5 November 1909

Naples, N. Y. - Oscar W. LeValley, who has been steadily attending to his business in a harness store for forty years or more, feeling the infirmities of age, sold out four weeks ago, remained in the store until the inventory was complete, was then taken to his home, and soon fell asleep not to waken on earth. He was in his 78th year, and died the last day of October. His death removed the next oldest business man and merchant in the town. He was the only son of William LeValley, an old time hat manufacturer and merchant of Naples, coming here from Lansing. As a boy and young man, he was famous for his athletic qualities, being the finest ball player the country around. As a business man, he had a reputation for square dealing and attention to his business. He had something to do with politics and was appointed gauger in Rochester, where he lived for three years. He was a thorough Republican. His wife, who was Miss Nellie Pierce, of this place, died some six years ago, and but one, Miss Katherine, of his four children survive him. Dr. J. H. France officiated at the funeral on Wednesday, which was held from the family home, occupied by him for 70 years.


From Geneva Advertiser 16 February 1904

Alfred B. Levet, whose severe illness was mentioned in the last issue, died at his home on Lyceum street last Thursday afternoon, February 11, at three o'clock. We almost knew from the nature of the man, his build, make-up, that if he had a fully-developed case of typhoid fever, it would prove fatal. And so it has. Mr. Levet came to Geneva about fourteen years ago, a splendid mechanic, cabinet maker and finisher. There was not enough of that class of work so he took to building, contracting, had a shop and tools with steam engine to drive his machinery, and was doing well. About twelve years ago he married the youngest daughter of Mrs. E. W. Harrington by whom two young boys are left. He was just getting on what we call "Easy Street," when he suffered a nervous chill, it developed into typhoid. He grew worse, and Thursday ended it all. A sad case, a sad case, a very sad case. His wife is none too well, and her mother has been an invalid for nearly two years. There's no one to carry on the business he built up, and it must cease, will probably be sold out.

From Geneva Daily Times 13 February 1904

The body of Albert B. Levet, who died at his home, 39 Elmwood place, Thursday afternoon, after a two weeks' illness with typhoid fever, was taken to Victor on the 12:17 o'clock Central train today, where the funeral took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Prayer was said at the house at 11 o'clock this morning by Rev. J. B. Champion, pastor of the First Baptist church. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. M. Levet, one brother, Oliver C. Levet, and one sister, Miss Elizabeth Levet, of Victor. He is also survived by his wife and two sons of this city.  Burial Village Cemetery, Victor NY

From Ontario County Journal 15 November 1895

After a lingering illness occurred the death late Monday night of David J. Levy, aged 37 years. Three brothers, Manuel, Louis and A. B. Levy, a sister, Miss Rachael Levy, a wife and two daughters survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m.


From Ontario County Journal 10 August 1888

Jacob Levy, head of the dry goods firm of J. Levy & Son, died at his residence on Bristol street yesterday morning, after many days of intense suffering. Mr. Levy was in his sixty-seventh year, and had spent the last twenty-seven years of his life in active business in this village. Eleven years ago he established the well-known dry goods house of J. Levy & Son, which has steadily advanced to high standing in the business community.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 August 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Kate Sizer Levy, wife of A. B. Levy, a member of the firm of J. Levy sons, occurred at the Memorial Hospital yesterday after a long illness from nervous trouble. She was 50 years of age and is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Elizabeth and one son, Leo Levy. Mrs. Levy was a daughter of David and Mariette Bowers Sizer of Victor and came to this village at the time of her marriage to Mr. Levy. Her mother was an invalid for several years and during this that time Mrs. Levy gave her constant and devoted care, undermining her own health in the effort. Mrs. Levy was an attendant at the Presbyterian church.

From Canandaigua Chronicle 21 August 1907

The following out-of-town people were called here by the death and funeral of Mrs. A. B. Levy: James P. Cohen, New York city; Miss Alice Parks, Victor; Mrs. Wendell P. Hartshorn, Mrs. Henry Bowers, Mrs. Fred Bowers of Penn Yan; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blumenthal, Mrs. Alex Blumentahl, Mrs. A. P. Gates, Mrs. A. Dinkelspiel, Miss Ida Levy, Mrs. Lizzie Weinberg, Mrs. George Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Decker, Mrs. Harriet Wimble, Mrs. Eva Bowers Cowan, A. J. Swezy, all of Rochester.


From Ontario County Journal 19 December 1890

Mrs. Sophia Levy, widow of the late Jacob Levy, suffered a second stroke of paralysis last Monday evening, from which she died Wednesday morning without having regained consciousness. Mrs. Levy had nearly recovered several months since. Four sons (three forming the well-known dry goods house of Levy Sons) and one daughter survive her. She was about sixty years of age. The funeral services will be held from the late residence of the deceased this morning at 11:30 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Landesberg of Rochester, officiating. The remains will be interred in Mount Hope cemetery, Rochester. 


From Geneva Gazette 3 January 1896

Death at Flint Creek -- We are deeply grieved to learn of the death (which occurred with the advent of the New Year) of Mr. Charles H. Lewis, an old-time patron and friend, at one time Assessor of the old town of Seneca.  He died of rheumatism of the heart after a long illness.  He leaves a son engaged in business at Rochester. Burial Sand Hill Cemetery.


From Geneva Daily Times 30 July 1907

Stanley, N. Y. - Clayton Lewis died at his home in this village at 4 o'clock yesterday morning of heart trouble, aged 72 years. Mr. Lewis was born near Penn Yan and spent much of his life in that region, moving to Stanley about three years ago with his wife, Mrs. Alida Washburn Lewis.


From Canandaigua Chronicle 20 June 1906

Mrs. Cora Spencer, wife of William F. Lewis, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spencer, Chapin street, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, aged 30 years. She had been in failing health for the past two years and has been confined to her bed for the past several months. Heart trouble was the cause of death. She is survived by her husband, one son, aged two years; her parents, one sister, Mrs. Frank Reid of Niagara Falls; and one brother, Melvin L. Spencer of this village. The funeral services were held from the home of her father, W. H. Spencer, Chapin street, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Ward Mosher officiating. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous. A wide circle of friends will mourn her early death and will hold in loving memory her sweet nature. The following out-of-town people were in attendance at the funeral: Mrs. C. W. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Larrabee, Miss Catherine Lewis and Clarence Lewis, all of Syracuse; Mrs. M. C. Potter and Mrs. C. B. Ahenshine of Clifton Springs.


From Ontario County Journal 11 October 1895

Saturday morning Mrs. Emma M. Lewis, wife of nightwatchman Israel T. Lewis, died at her home on Gorham street. Deceased was 40 years, 9 months old, and leaves besides her husband, one daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.


From Victor Herald 7 June 1901

Ezra W. Lewis, a lifelong resident of this town, passed away at his home on Andrew street Tuesday night, at the age of 75 years. Mr. Lewis was one of the oldest native residents of this place and was a grandson of Ezra Wilmarth, one of the early settlers of this town. He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for some time and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude E. Powell, and one son, Frank Lewis, all of this town. The funeral services were conducted at his late home Thursday afternoon, Rev. Frank W. Hill officiating. Interment was made in the Boughton Hill Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 25 June 1897

Naples, N. Y. - Early Thursday morning, June 17, Mrs. Helen Lyon, wife of John V. Lewis, died at the age of 72. She was the mother of six sons, five of whom are married, and two married daughters, all of whom, with their wives and husbands and children, were present at the funeral. The sons officiated as bearers. She was the oldest child of the late Deacon Abner P. Lyon and was born in Prattsburgh, but had lived 43 years in Naples. Her sons are C. Leonard Lewis, Frank L. of Naples; Charles C. of Prattsburgh; J. E, W. S., and John of Buffalo; and the daughters are Mrs. D. H. Maxfield and Mrs. Charles Smith of Naples.


From Ontario County Journal 5 November 1897

Clifton Springs, N. Y. -  On Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6 o'clock, occurred the death of James Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of this village. He came to this place about thirty-two years ago, and has been connected with the sanitarium since that time. About three years ago, Mr. Lewis was taken ill with a severe attack of pneumonia, from which he never fully recovered, although it was not until a few weeks ago that he appeared to be failing. The deceased is survived by a wife, four boys and three girls. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon and were attended by the Foster Hose company, of which Mr. Lewis was a charter member, and afterwards an honorary member. The bearers were J. J. Dewey, D. Anderson, P. O'Neill, and A. Bosshart.


From Geneva Gazette 24 November 1871

Suicide - A young man named Jesse D. Lewis, who lived with his parents in Seneca, near the Phelps town line, committed suicide by hanging, on Thursday night last.  It seems to have been a premeditated affair, as he had taken the lines from a harness to accomplish his purpose.  He was missed at about 7 o'clock in the evening, and was not discovered until the next morning at 10 o'clock hanging to a tree.  An inquest was held before Coroner Clarke of this village, when the facts as above stated were shown.  We learn from private sources that young Lewis has been laboring under temporary fits of insanity since last spring, caused by severe ill treatment at the hands of his father.  On one occasion, it is said that the father struck him on the head with a piece of stove wood, since which time the poor boy has not been entirely himself.  Let this sad termination be a warning to parents in the future.


From Ontario County Chronicle 8 April 1903

Naples, N. Y. - John V. Lewis died at the home of his son, C. L. Lewis, yesterday morning at 4:30 o'clock, aged 80 years. He had been sick but a short time and died suddenly with heart disease. At 4 o'clock he said to his son, C. L. Lewis, that he felt better and would lie down. He went into his bedroom and fell to the floor and expired. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. D. H. Maxfield of Naples, and six sons, C. L., Charles, and Frank of Naples, J. E., William and John of Buffalo.


From Geneva Daily Times 12 July 1909

Joseph W. Lewis, aged 40 years, died this afternoon at 1 o'clock at his late residence, No. 123 Lafayette avenue. The deceased had been in ill health for about two and one-half years, although he had been confined to his home for only two months. He was employed at the Standard Optical Works. Three years ago he moved to this city with his family from Seneca Falls. His survivors are his widow, three sons, Alfred, Homer and Maynard; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Lewis of Seneca Falls; two brothers, William of Scranton, Pa., and Sidney of Waterloo; and three sisters, Mrs. C. H. Knight, Miss Amelia Lewis of Seneca Falls and Mrs. D. A. Freeland of Detroit, Mich. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the house.


From Ontario County Journal 5 May 1882

Victor, N. Y. - Died on Saturday, April 29th, Mrs. M. Lewis, in the 81st year of her age. Funeral services were attended at her late residence on Monday afternoon of this week. Mrs. Lewis was one of the old residents; had been many years a member of the Presbyterian church, and her Christian kindness and benevolence have been well-known. She had been for long months a patient sufferer. Her only immediate relatives are Mrs. Scott, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Bushnell, of Chicago, sisters, both of whom, with other friends, are here.


From Geneva Advertiser Gazette 1 March 1906

In the death of Mrs. Martha Clark Lewis, which occurred last Thursday night of paralysis at the home of her niece, Miss Eva Hemiup, passes away the last of the original Alcock family, years ago prominent in business circles. Their early home was the south end of Exchange, then Water, street, and it was the home of most genial hospitality. Martha's age was about 70 years. There were three sisters, Mrs. C. L. Hemiup, Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Salvage, and of the sons, George, Will, and Charles. They were all members of Trinity Church.


From Ontario County Journal 16 April 1897

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Phebe E. Lewis, widow of the late G. C. Lewis, died at the age of 73 years, having been feeble for many yrs.


From Ontario County Journal 20 May 1881

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT - Mrs. Lewis, relict of the late Sylvester Lewis, died at the residence of her son, James G. Lewis, in Gorham, on Sunday morning last, at the advanced age of 93 years. Mrs. Lewis was one of the early settlers of Ontario county, coming to Gorham with her husband from the east in 1810. She was the mother of James G. and Eugene Lewis, respected citizens of Gorham. She was the mother of six sons and three daughters --  four sons and one daughter still living. Her funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, and were attended by a large concourse of relatives, neighbors and friends. Her remains were deposited in the cemetery at Gorham village.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 November 1909

Shortsville, N. Y. - News has been received here of the death in Horseheads yesterday of William H. Lewis, one of Shortsville's aged and most respected citizens. He was in Horseheads on a visit and died suddenly of apoplexy shortly after dinner yesterday. He was 85 years of age. The funeral will take place from the family residence here Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in the Brookside Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 8 January 1909

Louis Lewisson, a Jewish resident of this village for the past two and a half years, expired suddenly at his home on Howell street, at an early hour on Wednesday morning, from heart trouble. The evening before, his cousin, G. G. Leiser, had been with him and left him feeling as well as usual. Mr. Lewisson was in his 87th year. He came here from Providence, R. I., and liking the place so well, had purchased a residence on Howell street. He leaves three sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held from the home this morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Max Linsberg of Rochester, officiating. The remains will be taken to Rochester for interment.


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