"McA" through "McC" OBITUARIES


From Geneva Daily Times 18 May 1907

Louisa M. McArthur, aged 66 years, died early this morning at the home of her brother, Mr. DeMille, who resides about two and a half miles south of this city on the Halstead farm. A short prayer service will be held tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in Sterling Center.


From Ontario County Journal 27 April 1888

Miller's Corners, N. Y. - The remains of the late Mrs. Alice McBride were interred at the Corners last Sunday. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss.


From Geneva Gazette 16 September 1887

Hamilton McBurney, a prominent citizen of this place (Phelps), died on the morning of the 3d.  By the death of Mr. McBurney, Phelps loses one of her most enterprising citizens.  He was in in his 52nd year.  The cause of his death was gangrene of the lungs.  The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church Monday, the 5th.  The bearers were John H. Roy, Frank G. Boswell, T. O. Hotchkiss, David White, Phillip Rogers and J. J. Miller.


From Ontario County Chronicle 24 October 1900

Richmond Mills, N. Y. - Mrs. Simon McCabe died at her home, October 5, after a lingering illness of several months. Mrs. McCabe was born in Ireland and came to Canada when five years of age. She lived in Canada during her whole life til 1886, when she and her husband came to Richmond Mills. She remained at that place til death, and bore her sufferings with patience. She was seventy-six years old, and leaves seven children, four daughters and three sons, including her grandson, James McCabe, who made his home with her during the past twelve years. Her funeral was held from St. Michael's Church, Livonia, on Monday morning. The interment was in the Catholic cemetery. James has the sympathy of his many friends and neighbors in the loss of such a kind friend as she has been to him.


From Victor Herald 18 October 1901

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - Arthur McCaffery, who was operated on last Friday, October 11th, for cancer, died at the City Hospital, Rochester, Sunday morning at 7 a.m. The remains were brought to his home here Sunday evening. The funeral was held from St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning, and was largely attended. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The deceased was about 56 years of age and leaves besides his wife, one daughter, Nellie, and two sons, Edward and Arthur, to mourn his loss.


From Victor Herald 31 March 1905

Mrs. Mary McCaffery, aged 60 years, widow of the late Arthur McCaffery, died at her home in this village Wednesday, March 22nd, after an illness of over four months. During all that time the deceased was a great sufferer, which she bore with great fortitude and patience and was never heard to murmur or complain. Mrs. McCaffery was born in Dunmore, Down county, Ireland, coming to this country in 1869, and had lived in the home where she died for the past thirty years. She was a woman who was highly respected by all who knew her and a wide circle of friends mourn her loss. Three children are left to mourn and cherish the memory of a devoted mother, Edward, Arthur and Miss Nellie McCaffery, all of this place. The funeral was held Friday morning from St. Joseph's church, and was largely attended. Rev. Simon FitzSimons officiated and interment was made in the family lot in Lima cemetery.


From Victor Herald 11 May 1895

For the past six months George McCann of this village, has been battling for life against a serious lung disease and on Monday morning he died. The case is one that has enlisted the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. McCann was born in this town thirty-four years ago, and was the son of Eliza Spellen, formerly McCann; he has always resided in this town where he had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. During the past few years he was janitor of the Union school building, and took care of the village lamps, this brought him in daily intercourse with nearly everyone in the village, and his pleasant, genial manners and fidelity to his duties made him a general favorite. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. Besides these, there remain his mother, one brother and a sister. The deceased was a member of the Knights of S. F. 1; the local lodge attended the funeral in a body. During his illness he has had the assistance afforded by the sick benefit funds of this order, and his family will receive a substantial sum on his insurance. The funeral was attended Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's church, the burial was at the Catholic cemetery on High street.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 September 1905

The funeral of Mrs. Mary M. McCann, wife of Daniel McCann will take place at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Francis de Sales church. Mrs. McCann died yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. Daniel Mulcahy, of Phelps, at the age of forty-two years. The cause of death was dropsy. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by her mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Mulcahy, of Phelps, and Miss Margaret Doyle, of the town of Geneva.


From Geneva Daily Times 12 July 1904

Mrs. Anna McCarrick, seventy years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George White, at No. 116 East North street, this morning after an illness extending over a period of two years. The deceased formerly resided on a farm with her husband, west of Seneca Castle, and only recently came here to live with her daughter. She is survived by four sons, William of Kansas, Thomas of Rochester, Frank and James of Seneca Castle, and four daughters, Mrs. John McGrain, Mrs. Philip Flaxman and Mrs. George White of this city, and Mrs. Charles Dietz of Syracuse. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.

From Ontario County Times 17 July 1878

We learn from the Geneva Gazette that Mr. Augustus McCartey, a well-known photographer of that place, died quite suddenly on Wednesday night, under peculiarly distressing circumstances. The Gazette says:

"Mr. McCartey had been ailing, though not disabled for business, for two or three days. On Wednesday afternoon he came to the conclusion that he was threatened with fever and ague, and applied to Dr. Stebbins for treatment. The doctor told him there was nothing better for such complaint than quinine, and advised him to go to a druggist and obtain several doses of that remedy, taking one of three grains every four hours until the chills were broken up. He went to Maynard & Laning's drug store to have such prescription filled. It seems, according to Mrs. McCartey's account of events, that he came with one dose put up separately as a sample, and the remainder (twenty-five grains) in bulk, which he thought himself competent to divide into the required doses. The only variance he made from Dr. Stebbins' direction was in misconstruing it thus: to take a four grain dose every three hours instead of three grains every four hours. On reaching home at two or three o'clock p.m., he at once took the sample dose, lay down and had two or three hours sleep, from which he awoke in quite profuse perspiration, and remarked that he felt better. He then prepared the second dose from the bulk package, took it as he lay in bed -- found great difficulty in swallowing it -- finally got it down, but remarked at once that it produced strange sensations. In five minutes he relapsed into unconsciousness and insensibility, with contortions of the facial muscles and rolling of the eyes. He fell into a slumber from which there was to be on awaking until the resurrection. Dr. Picot was promptly summoned and speedily responded. As soon as he saw the patient, he knew he was beyond hope. He asked that Dr. Dox be called as counsel, who came accordingly. It was too late for antidotes -- all was over before midnight.

The doctors took possession of the remaining medicine, which was found not to be quinine, although no information is given as to what it really is. Coroner Covert immediately called a jury and commenced an investigation, and an examination of the remains showed that the brain, the heart, the lungs and the external parts of the stomach were in a normal or perfectly healthy condition, while the liver was found to be slightly enlarged. This condition of the vital organs dissipated the theory that death resulted from congestion, apoplexy, heart disease of paralysis. The contents of the stomach were taken in custody by Professor Towler for rigid chemical analysis, and his report will no doubt throw additional light upon the affair.


From Ontario County Journal 28 January 1910

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Last Saturday occurred the death of Dennis McCarthy at his home in this town. Mr. McCarthy was 82 years of age. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Dennis O'Leary and Mrs. James McDonald, of this town, and one son, Daniel, of LeRoy, one grandson, Edward Harrigan of this place. The funeral was held at St. Bridget's church on Tuesday morning.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 August 1906

The remains of Dennis J. McCarthy, who was killed Monday morning in the Lyons yards, was brought here for burial this morning on the 8:50 o'clock Pennsylvania Division train. The funeral took place at 9:30 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales church and burial followed in St. Patrick's cemetery. Members of the local council Knights of Columbus acted as bearers, while the honorary bearers were the following six members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of East Syracuse: Calvin Stuck, J. S. Schroeder, Michael Hubbard, S. J. Hoey, M. Beston and George Builion. Besides the bearers a delegation attended the funeral representing the Women's Auxiliary of the East Syracuse Brotherhood.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 November 1905

At 6 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his daughter in Lyons occurred the death of Dennis J. McCarthy, who until about six years ago, was a well-known resident of this city. The deceased was 70 years old and for some years past had acted as gate tender at the Geneva street crossing of the New York Central in Lyons. He was born in Ireland and came to this city at an early age. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert J. Dobie of Lyons, and Mrs. George Dobie of East Syracuse. The remains will be brought to this city tomorrow morning on the 9:31 o'clock Fall Brook train and the funeral will take place immediately after arrival from St. Francis de Sales church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Victor Herald 15 March 1901

The remains of Miss Florence McCarthy, who died in Fairport last week, were brought to this village Saturday last, and interred in the Catholic cemetery.


From Shortsville Enterprise 24 January 1913

The remains of Mrs. Iva McCarthy of Canandaigua, who died at the county tuberculosis hospital at East Bloomfield on Monday night, were brought to this village on Tuesday noon and taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chamberlain. She had been taken to the institution on Sunday in hopes of benefiting her health. Her age was 28 years. The survivors are a husband, Jerry McCarthy of Canandaigua; three small children, her parents, three brothers, William and Robert Chamberlain of this place, and Duane Chamberlain of Alberta, Canada, and one sister, Mrs. Frances Rainey of Blossburg, Pennsylvania. The funeral was held from the Chamberlain home on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. The burial followed in Brookside Cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 25 December 1891

James McCarthy died at his home on Park street yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been sick with the grip for two weeks. Pneumonia set in Monday. The deceased was about 35 years of age and well-known among horsemen generally.


From Geneva Gazette 18 November 1898

JAMES C. MC CARTHY - Died at the home of his parents, No. 15 Exchange street, about 6 o'clock last evening.  He had been ill of gastric fever about four weeks.  He was a faithful employee in the Geneva Optical Co., was a member of the C. M. B. A., the A. O. H. and of Nester Hose Co. and very popular with all his associates.  His immediate surviving relatives are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McCarthy, two brothers, John and Dennis Jr., and five sisters -- Mrs. Geo. Dobie of Rochester, Misses Mary, Julia, Katherine and Margaret of this city.  His funeral will be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at St. Francis de Sales Church; interment in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Journal 22 February 1895

Wednesday night occurred the death of James McCarthy at his home in Gorham street in this village, at the age of 49 years. Mr. McCarthy had been ill for two years past with consumption, from which disease he died. He was at one time conductor on the Peanut railroad and later kept a saloon in this village. He leaves a wife and seven children, four girls and three boys. Mr. McCarthy's life was insured in a railroad society for $2000.


From Ontario County Chronicle 3 April 1901

Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. Jane McCarthy of this place, who underwent an operation at the Beehan Hospital, Canandaigua, about a week ago, died Friday afternoon. Her condition was not serious until an early hour Friday, when she suddenly became worse. Her husband, William McCarthy, was summoned to her bedside shortly before she passed away. She was about 55 years of age.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 April 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Jane Eafe McCarthy, widow of Dennis McCarthy, aged 56 years, occurred Saturday. Survivors are her daughters, Mrs. Thomas F. Connell, Mrs. William T. Conway and Mrs. Charles G. Hayes, of Canandaigua, and Mrs. James Godfrey, of Buffalo and Mrs. James Dowd of Rochester.


From Geneva Gazette 6 January 1899

John McCarthy of Canandaigua, who was injured in that village while coupling cars on the 30th ult., died the following Saturday.  He did not survive amputation of the injured arm.  His age was about 30 years and he leaves a widow.


From Victor Herald 6 September 1901

Lawrence McCarthy, an aged resident of this town died at his home near the town line Wednesday. He is survived by a widow and six children.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 September 1897

The death of Mrs. Margaret McCarthy, wife of Timothy McCarthy, occurred at 7:30 o'clock last evening at the family residence on Exchange street. Mrs. McCarthy was 54 years of age. The deceased had been ill for a period of eight weeks, from consumption. When she first showed symptoms of the fatal malady, everything was done to effect a cure, but the physicians announced that her sufferings could be only temporarily alleviated. Besides her husband, Mrs. McCarthy is survived by one son and one daughter, James and Annie McCarthy, both of this city. The funeral will take place Thursday morning from St. Francis de Sales church at 9 o'clock, with Devaney & Fletcher in charge. Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 16 July 1902

Victor, N. Y. - Mrs. Margaret McCarthy, wife of the late John McCarthy, of Victor, died at her home near Fishers on Friday night at the age of 73 years. She was born in Ireland and came to this country about fifty years ago, residing nearly all the intervening period in the vicinity of her late home. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Kate McCarthy and Mrs. Patrick Toomey, of Victor, Sylvester McCarthy of Shortsville, and Edward McCarthy, who is an employe on the New York Central railroad.


From Ontario County Journal 26 January 1894

Victor, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Mary McCarthy, at the age of eighty-seven years, occurred at her late home Monday.


From Geneva Gazette 31 August 1900

Mrs. Mary McCarthy of 185 Exchange street, who was seriously injured by falling through an open trap door on the 21st inst., lingered until last Saturday when she died.  She was aged 85 years, and was the widow of the late John McCarthy. Funeral last Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales church.


From Ontario County Chronicle 22 April 1903

Mrs. Mary McCarthy, wife of Thomas McCarthy, of North Pleasant street, died at her home on Friday, aged 38 years. Deceased is survived by her husband and five small children. Death was due to pneumonia. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Monday morning, the Rev. Father Dougherty officiating.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 December 1930

Mrs. Mary Ann McCarthy, wife of James McCarthy, died yesterday at the family home, 28 North Exchange street, after a long illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William Moran and Mrs. E. P. McHugh of Cleveland, Ohio, and the Misses Mary and Agnes McCarthy of Geneva; two sons, Raymond and J. E. McCarthy, both of Geneva. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the residence on North Exchange street and 9 o'clock at St. Francis Desales church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 2 September 1903

Shortsville, N. Y. - Mrs. Mary Nugent, wife of Sylvester McCarthy of this village, died at 12:30 o'clock Thursday morning, after a lingering illness. She was a daughter of Patrick Nugent of Victor, who survives her, and a sister of Mrs. James Wilkins and Patrick Nugent of Fishers. Besides her husband, she leaves three little children, Marguerite, Agnes and Edward. Her age was 39 years. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Father Donnolly, were held in the Catholic church at Victor on Saturday morning.


From Ontario County Journal 1 October 1909

Patrick McCarthy, for many years a resident of Canandaigua, was found dead in his home on Gorham street late on Saturday by his wife, who had been away from home for the day. Mr. McCarthy had been in ill health for some time. The cause of death was heart failure. Mr. McCarthy was a veteran of the civil war, and was 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife.
 

From Ontario Chronicle 16 October 1901

Thomas McCarthy, a popular and well-known young man of Canandaigua, met with a railroad accident about 8 o'clock last evening, which caused his death at midnight. McCarthy was head brakeman of the "Peanut" freight which usually reaches Canandaigua about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Yesterday it was several hours late, and did not get into Canandaigua until 8 o'clock last night. McCarthy was riding on the engine and when within a short distance of the railroad crossing in this village, he started to climb up on the first freight car adjoining the tender. In doing so he lost his hold and fell to the track below. Three cars passed over his body before the train could be stopped. The cars passed over both legs and the lower part of the abdomen on the right side. He was taken to the Beahan Hospital, where the best of skill and care did everything possible for him. He remained conscious for some time, and when told he could not live, he bade his wife and infant boy and other relatives goodbye. He died at midnight. He was attended in his last hours by the Rev. Father Dougherty, rector of St. Mary's Church. Besides a wife, he leaves an infant child, a mother, and several sisters. The unfortunate man was well known in Canandaigua, and a host of friends who will regret his sad and untimely end. The deceased was about 33 years of age.


From Shortsville Enterprise 17 September 1914

The death of Thomas McCarthy, of Ontario street, occurred suddenly at his home on Tuesday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, aged about 66 years. His demise was occasioned by heart trouble. He had complained of feeling ill on Sunday, but was able to attend his duties as janitor at the schools on Monday. He was about the house an hour before the summons came. Thomas McCarthy was born in Ireland about 66 years ago, and came to America in 1864, locating at Auburn. After living there for six years he came to Shortsville, in 1870, where he had since resided. He was married to Miss Mary Nelson, of Plainsville during the year 1870. He had acted as janitor of the Shortsville High School for several years, and well liked by the pupils and faculty. In his death Shortsville loses an honest and conscientious man, one who possessed the respect and confidence of all. The survivors are his wife, two sons, John and William, and two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Smock and Miss Jennie McCarthy, all residents of the Parlor Village. The funeral will take place from St. Dominic's Catholic church on Friday morning at 10 o'clock and the interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery at Canandaigua.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 December 1909

Shortsville, N. Y. - William H. McCarthy, a member of Herendeen Post, G. A. R., was discovered in a dying condition in the cellar of his residence on East Main street at an early hour yesterday morning. Mr. Stettler, who resides in Mr. McCarthy's house, heard Mr. McCarthy go downstairs and soon afterward heard the lamp as it fell and broke. Mr. Stettler went to his assistance but he saw that he was failing very fast and when help arrived he was dead. Mr. McCarthy was a widower, his wife who was Miss Jane Hennessey of Phelps having died several years ago. Mr. McCarthy was 68 years of age and one brother survives him, Thomas McCarthy, and two nephews and two nieces, Mrs. Andrew Smock, Miss Jennie McCarthy and William and John McCarthy, all of this village. The funeral will be held from his late residence tomorrow afternoon under the supervision of the G. A. R. Post.


From Geneva Gazette 3 February 1871

SUDDEN DEATH - Michael McCarty, a resident of Victor, aged thirty-six years, who was a man in the full vigor of life, retired Friday night to his room and was found dead the next morning.  He was a quiet, unassuming man and highly respected.


From Geneva Gazette 12 December 1890

Mrs. John R. McCauley of Stanley died on Wednesday, Dec. 6, aged 84 years.  She was a sister of Mr. Charles Rice of Seneca and an aunt of Secretary of State Frank Rice.  She left only one child, Mr. Rice McCauley, she being the third wife of Mr. McCauley.  She was a most exemplary Christian lady and highly esteemed esteemed in a wide circle of acquaintances.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 December 1902

Mrs. Eliza J. McCauley, wife of T. A. McCauley, of Stanley, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at her late home, aged 65 years.  The cause of death was apoplexy.  Six years ago the deceased had a stroke, which was followed by another on Sunday. The second stroke resulted in her death.  The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, Dr. J. W. McCauley of Rochester, and J. A. McCauley of Penn Yan, and by one daughter, Miss M. A. McCauley of Stanley. The funeral will take place from her late residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.  Rev. A. B. Temple will officiate. Interment will be in Number Nine cemetery.


From Geneva Gazette & Mercantile Advertiser 26 January 1831

DIED in Seneca, on Sunday morning, the 23d inst. Deacon THOMAS McCAULY, aged 54 years.  During the last year his constitution had received a material shock by sickness, but on the morning of his death was in usual health, and while sitting at the breakfast table, he suddenly expired without a moment's warning.  Mr. McC. emigrated from near Lancaster, Penn. to this town about 25 years ago; he has always sustained an irreproachable character; was an eminently pious and useful member of the Associate Reformed church in No. 9, and much and justly esteemed by his friends and neighbors, who, with his bereaved family, will long regret his loss.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 August 1903

Mrs. Cora McCheyne, wife of Hugh McCheyne, who lives on the Tucker farm on Pre-emption road three miles southwest of Geneva, died at the city hospital yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock after a brief illness from typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. McCheyne was but 28 years of age and leaves besides her husband five young children. The funeral will be had Sunday morning at Lodi, whither the body will be taken for burial.


From Geneva Daily Times, December 26, 1929, page 9

Word has been received of the death of Samuel B. McCheyne, formerly of this city, yesterday morning at his home in Rathdrum, Idaho. Besides his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Hazel Finch, Mrs. Beatrice Adams, Mrs. Margaret Skinner and the Misses Grace and Dorothy McCheyne, of Idaho; five sisters and two brothers, B. D. McCheyne of this city and John McCheyne of Euphrata, Wash. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Thanks to Martha McGill for this contribution.

From Geneva Daily Times 27 March 1915

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The death of Dr. Frederick E. McClellan occurred in his home in North Main street at 2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon as the result of heart disease. He had been in poor health for several years. Dr. McClellan was one of the most prominent physicians in this town. He was a member of the Ontario County Medical Society and of the Canandaigua Society of Physicians.


From Ontario County Chronicle 7 May 1902

Walter McClellan, father of Drs. George W. and Fred McClellan, died in this village, Saturday, aged 76 years. Death was due to old age. The deceased was a native of Canada, coming to this village several years ago. The funeral was held yesterday. He is survived by four sons and two daughters, Drs. George W. and Fred McClellan of this place, J. J. and James A. McClellan, living in Canada, Miss Anna McClellan, who resides here and Mrs. D. Potter of Buffalo.


The Shortsville Enterprise 1 June 1916

Farmington, N. Y. - Cornelius McCloskey, 87 years of age, died at his home in Brownsville on Friday night. He had for a long time been in failing health. A week ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he did not rally. Mr. McCloskey was born in Ireland, coming to this country when 15 years of age. He passed nearly all his life in this locality, where he became a prosperous farmer, owning at the time of his death two farms in Farmington. Mr. McCloskey was married in his young manhood, his wife passing away forty years ago. Cornelius McCloskey is survived by one daughter, Miss Jane McCloskey, who resided with her father; also four sons, James and Eugene McCloskey of Brownsville; John McCloskey, who resides about two and a half miles west of Victor, and Bert McCloskey of Farmington. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Reuben Payne, pastor of the Friends Church at Pumpkin Hook, and the burial took place at the North Farmington Cemetery.


From Victor Herald 22 February 1901

George J. McCloskey, who has been ill for some time at his home east of this village, died last Wednesday. Consumption was the cause of death. Deceased was 25 years of age. He is survived by his father, Cornelius McCloskey, one sister, Miss Jane, and four brothers, Eugene, James and Albert McCloskey, of this town. The funeral services were conducted on Saturday.


From Geneva Daily Times 7 May 1902

Cora E. Mc Clure, wife of Orrin J. McClure, died at the family residence, on the farm of Mrs. William Slosson, at 3 o'clock this morning, aged 25 years.  The deceased is survived by her husband and two small children, and by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crosby.  The funeral will take place from the house at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.  Rev. C. E. Jewell of this city will officiate.


From Ontario County Journal 5 December 1884

Mr. John S. McClure, long a well-known business man in this village, died at the Canandaigua Hotel yesterday morning. He was taken ill about two weeks ago, his physician pronouncing his disease typhoid fever. We are informed that he was unconscious throughout his illness, not even recognizing his wife who was with him much of the time. His age was about 50 years. Mr. McClure was for many years engaged in business here as a grocer, but for three or four years past has been travelling for a New York grocery and provision house. 


From Ontario County Journal 6 April 1877

Reed's Corners, N. Y. - Mr. William McClure, who for more than 50 years has resided in the town of Canandaigua, died on Thursday, March 29, at the residence of Phillip F. Powell in this town.  He had been afflicted with asthma for several years past, and finally died from the effects of the disease.  He had boarded with Mr. Powell since the 1st of September last. His remains were taken to Canandaigua for interment.  The funeral services were held on Sunday last from the residence of his son, John S. McClure, in the village of Canandaigua.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 May 1909

Gorham, N. Y. - Mrs. John McColl, wife of Rev. John McColl, pastor of the Presbyterian church, this village, died this morning after a two weeks' illness, following a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Presbyterian church. Burial will be made at Coatesville, Pa.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 May 1905

Shortsville, N. Y. - Martin VanBuren McComb, one of the most widely known residents of Manchester, died suddenly while at work in Brookside Cemetery, of which he is sexton, about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the age of 64 years. He was in the best of health previous to the time of his death, and it is believed that the heat of the day caused a stroke of apoplexy. He was born in Palmyra, and had spent most of his life in the town of Manchester, living on a farm until about six years ago, when he was made sexton of Brookside. At a meeting of the Cemetery association, held Monday afternoon, he was re-elected to that position for another term. Mr. McComb was married forty-four years ago to Miss Sarah A. Smith, who survives him. He is also survived by one son, William J. McComb of Chicago, one grandchild, Miss Frances Willard McComb of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Shaver of Chelsea, Mich., and Mrs. James Speaker of Dubuque, Iowa.


From Geneva Daily Times 19 September 1896

Mrs. Minerva McConnell, of 242 Exchange street, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the age of 74 years. She was living alone in her apartments and was found by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. William McConnell, last Saturday evening, in bed in a state of unconsciousness. She had been suffering from liver trouble for several years. Her son, Wm. McConnell, lives in Geneva. The funeral will be held from her late home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Rankine officiating.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 February 1922

William McConnell, 61 years old, died this morning at 8 o'clock at his home, 26 Washington street. He is survived by four sons, Clarence A. McConnell of California, William W. McConnell of Rochester, H. E. McConnell and S. E. McConnell of this city. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at Glenwood Chapel, the Rev. J. B. Hubbs officiating. Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.


From Ontario County Chronicle 30 November 1904

Saturday morning at her home on Jefferson avenue occurred the death of Mrs. Bridget McCormack, after about a week's illness, death being caused by pneumonia. The deceased was 40 years of age and is survived by her husband, Michael McCormack, two children, Joseph and Marie, and one sister, Miss Mary O'Brien. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Tuesday morning, interment being in Calvary cemetery.


From Ontario County Chronicle 12 April 1905

On Thursday occurred the death of Mrs. John H. McCormack, aged 31 years. Mrs. McCormack was well known here and many friends mourn her sad death. She is survived by her husband, John H. McCormack, six children and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fulham, all of this village. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Monday morning.


From Ontario County Chronicle 26 October 1904

At her home on Bristol street, Sunday, occurred the death of Mrs. Rose McCormack. She had been in ill health for some time. Deceased was aged about 35 years. She is survived by one son, Edward McCormack, of this village.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 November 1906

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Late last evening, a half hour after he had left his home to go for a crippled brother, who works on the railroad, William McCormack, aged 37 years, was found dead in a barn on Robert Tyner's place on Jefferson avenue, where he kept his horse. The discovery was made by McCormack's brother, Michael, who notified the family and then called Coroner F. P. Warner. McCormack was carried to his home across the street, and after a brief examination, the coroner pronounced death to have been due to heart paralysis. McCormack had been incapacitated from work by failure of health for some time. He was unmarried and leaves his mother, Mrs. Anna A. McCormack, three sisters and three brothers.


From Ontario County Journal 7 December 1888

On Saturday last, David H. McCoy, one of the most highly esteemed residents of this village died at his home on Chapin street. He was respected as a citizen, trusted as a business man, confided in as a friend, and was popular in Grand Army circles. He was a veteran in Co. E of the 126th regiment, N. Y. Vol., and suffered acutely from diseased contracted in the service. He was 50 years of age and leaves a widow and two daughters.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 October 1896

George McCoy, while exercising his horse yesterday afternoon in the old armory lot, was kicked and instantly killed. The horse had been kept in a barn in the rear of Hassan's blacksmith shop and had not been taken out in some time. A long halter had been attached to the bridle and the horse had gotten some distance ahead of McCoy when it kicked with a good deal of force and struck him directly over the heart. McCoy dropped suddenly to the ground. The accident was witnessed by David Bishop, who hastened to McCoy's side only to find life extinct. Dr. McCarthy was called and said that death was instantaneous, caused by paralysis of the heart due to the force and suddenness of the blow. The body was taken to Borgman's morgue and was subsequently removed to his home at 16 1/2 Castle street. The deceased was 28 years of age and was married. He formerly came to Geneva from Rochester.


From Shortsville Enterprise 6 December 1912

The death of Mrs. Margaret McCoy occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Pulling, in Main street, Manchester, on Sunday morning at 1:30 o'clock, aged 86 years. She had been ill for a period of a year or more and her death was due to old age. Mrs. McCoy was born in Ireland during the year of 1826, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer. She came to America in 1850 and during that year was united in marriage to Richard McCoy of Clifton Springs, whose death occurred in Lima on November 19, 1909. Soon after their marriage they took up their residence in Lima, where most of the married life was passed. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Pulling, she is survived by five sons, Edward and Richard McCoy of Lima; John McCoy of Rochester; Frank McCoy of Wayland, and Michael McCoy of Providence, Rhode Island. The funeral services were held from St. Dominic's church in this village on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, conducted by the assistant rector, Rev. William P. Ryan of Clifton Springs. The interment followed in the Catholic cemetery at Lima.


From Geneva Gazette 24 November 1882

Wm. J. McCoy - This estimable young man died on Sunday last, after a few months illness of disease of the liver and kidneys, aged 31 years. He was the only son of Geo. McCoy, janitor of Hobart College. Deceased was markedly of a social disposition, which led him into fraternities, where he was a decided favorite, a regular attendant upon stated meetings and attained the highest honors in official positions. In the Order of Odd Fellowship, he was a P. G. of Old Castle Lodge No. 299, C. P. of Ontario Encampment No. 84, and Conductor of Union Temple No. 5, P. C. He took a lively interest in political affairs, and at every election was one of the most active and efficient workers at the polls in getting out the democratic vote. His last vote was for Grover Cleveland and all his colleagues on the Democratic ticket at the late election, having at his own request been brought to the polls in a carriage. In all relations in life he was a young man of strict probity of character. The funeral of Mr. McCoy took place Tuesday afternoon from Trinity Church. The Odd Fellows of all three organizations attended in a body and in full regalia, as did the Independent Battery of Artillery in uniform, of which deceased had been a member.


From Geneva Daily Times 13 May 1912

George McCrea, one of the leading bakers of this city, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his late home, No. 69 Milton street, after a lingering illness of sorosis of the liver. Mr. McCrea had been able to be about for some time up to about three weeks ago when he became worse and was confined to his bed. Mr. McCrea had conducted a bakery on Seneca street here for the past fourteen years. He had been a resident of Geneva for 25 years, coming here from Auburn to take charge of the Steam bakery conducted by Robinson & Smith. After that industry sold out to the trust, Mr. McCrea started in business for himself. He was a prominent member of the Geneva Lodge of Elks, No. 1054. He leaves his widow, one daughter, Helen, and one son, Herbert, all of this city; three brothers, Lester McCrea of Auburn, Louis McCrea of Rochester and Edward McCrea of Springfield, Mass; four sisters, Mrs. Otis Gatchell and Mrs. John Leach of Auburn, Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Rochester and Miss Mary McCrea of Cleveland, O. The funeral service will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock from the late residence. Rev. John B. Hubbs, D. D., rector of St. Peter's Episcopal church,. will officiate and the Order of Elks will also conduct the funeral service of the order. The remains will be taken Wednesday morning on the 11:08 New York Central train to Auburn. A special funeral car will carry the party from Auburn to Skaneateles and interment will be made in the cemetery there.


From Ontario County Journal 25 November 1892

The death of John C. McCrone, telegraph operator and station agent for the New York Central at Chapinville, occurred last Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. McCrone was but thirty-four years old at the time of death. A wife and one child survive deceased. The funeral was held at Victor Wednesday. Mr. McCrone was formerly assistant at East Bloomfield station of the Canandaigua and Batavia branch.


From Ontario County Journal 29 January 1875

Mrs. Deborah McCrossen, one of the oldest residents of Richmond, died in that town on Wednesday of last week.  Her age was 87 years.  She was a sister of the late A. A. Adams.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 May 1912

The funeral of George McCulley, aged 50 years, who died yesterday morning at the City Hospital after a week's illness with pneumonia, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home, No. 335 Lake street, and at 3 o'clock from St. Francis DeSales church. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery.


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