Obituaries - Ontario County NY

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From Victor Herald 15 February 1901

Bristol, N. Y. - The remains of Henry Gladding were interred here Saturday afternoon, Rev. F. F. Buckner officiating.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 2 June 1893

The community of Bristol Center, a small hamlet about ten miles from Canandaigua, between that village and Naples, were startled yesterday morning to learn of the sudden and tragic death of one of the oldest and best known citizens of that locality, Lafayette Gladding. Mr. Gladding had resided in Bristol Center or that locality for a number of years and was regarded as a man of more than ordinary intelligence and ability. He was engaged in farming and occupied a large tract of land which he cultivated with his two sons, Ebenezer and Sylvester Gladding. He also had one daughter, Alice, who resided with her father and brothers. Mr. Gladding's wife died several years ago, and since that time Mr. Gladding has been seen to act queerly and his sanity has often been questioned. When a few weeks since one of his daughters was taken ill and died, it was apparent that this grief had severely affected Mr. Gladding's mind and he was for some time sick with melancholia and kindred maladies. During this period he often declared his intention of taking his own life, but the threat was not considered seriously by his family. Early yesterday morning, he went to the barn to do some work and did not respond to the breakfast call. A search was made for him and he was found in the barn hanging by the neck. The body was cut down but life had become extinct. There was every indication that Mr. Gladding had carried out his oft-repeated threats to take his own life. The body had evidently been suspended in a cramped position for nearly an hour and a half. The coroner was immediately summoned. Mr. Gladding was 69 years of age, of medium height and muscular build. He was known
all through Ontario County and had been prominently identified with numerous agricultural organizations.

From Phelps Citizen 25 June 1931

Sylvester Gladding, 75, father of Marion Gladding of the Plainsville road, died at his home in the town of Bristol last Saturday.

From Victor Herald 5 May 1899

Mrs. Ellen Glancey, aged 73 years, died at her home in the north part of this town Wednesday morning, May 3. She is survived by two daughters and one son. The funeral services were held today and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery in this village.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 September 1908

Gideon Glanville, 74 years of age, who resided on Lochland Road just outside of the city limits, died this morning at 1 o'clock at his home after a short illness. The deceased had been a lifelong resident of the city and vicinity. In his early life he was a shoemaker in the city, but about 25 years ago he purchased a small farm just outside of the city where he has since resided. At one time he was a crack billiard and checker player and took delight in meeting champion players of his favorite games. He is survived by two sons, George G. and Herbert W. Glanville, both of this city. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 21 October 1902

In the death of Henry Glanville, Geneva loses a resident who has lived in that place for seventy-five years. The deceased was 81 years of age and has lived in Geneva ever since he was 6 years old. He was a native of Quebec, from which place he removed with his parents to Geneva. Death occurred at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Williams. Besides Mrs. Williams two sons survive, W. W. Glanville and F. M. Glanville of California. Deceased was a member of the First Methodist Church.

From Geneva Gazette 8 December 1893

Richard Glanville died at his home on Genesee St. early Sunday morning, after an illness of ten days. He had been affected with kidney troubles for some time. Deceased was 66 years old and had lived in Geneva most of his lifetime. He leaves a wife and two daughters and two brothers, Henry and George.

From Geneva Daily Times 1 April 1905

MRS. LUCY M. GLASGOW

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. Lewis M. Houghton Glasgow, eighty-three years old, widow of Jehiel Glasgow, died yesterday morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. Charles C. Sackett, in Canandaigua. Mrs. Glasgow was a native of Corinth, N. Y., and had spent thirty-eight years of her life in Canandaigua. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the home of C. C. Sackett. The survivors are three nephews and six nieces, as follows: Hon. J. H. Houghton, of Saratoga Springs; John F. Dayton of Waukon, Ia.; T. S. Dayton, of Mexico City; Misses Florence and Kitie Houghton, of Butte, Montana; Mrs. George Craig and Mrs. W. H. White of Corinth, N.Y.; Mrs. Kittie L. Houghton and Mrs. Charles C. Sackett of Canandaigua.

From Ontario County Chronicle 20 February 1901

Mrs. Anna Glass, a well-known resident of this village, died at her home in this village, on Monday, aged 86 years. Death was due to advanced age.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 10 May 1932

Entered into rest May 9, Catherine Glass, aged 55 years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Glass; two daughters, Mrs. Anthony Ross of Canandaigua and Martha Glass of Canandaigua; 2 sons, Royce of Williamson, N. Y., and Emmett of Canandaigua; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Owens of Rochester and Mrs. John O'Connell of New York City; 2 grandchildren. Funeral from the home on Davidson avenue, Canandaigua, Thursday at 8:30 and from St. Mary's Church, Canandaigua, at 9 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 6 October 1938

Manchester, N. Y. - Charles Glass, 65, died Tuesday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Anthony Ross, Manchester. Glass was born in Pittsford on Sept. 22, 1873. He was employed by the New York Central Railroad for the past 35 years, coming to Manchester six years ago. His survivors are two sons, Emmett Glass of Buffalo, Royce Glass of Canandaigua; two daughters, Mrs. A. Ross of Manchester and Mrs. George Dobbins of Rochester; also four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the home of Mrs. Anthony Ross in Manchester at 9 a.m. Saturday and in St. Dominic's Church in Shortsville at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Canandaigua.

From Ontario County Journal 24 April 1885

James Glass died last Friday at his home on Mechanic Street in this village, of injuries received in falling from a tree the day before. He was a well-known gardener and was 70 years of age.

From Geneva Daily Times 1 March 1904

Charles Glazier, a painter and wallpaper hanger, died at 5:20 o'clock this morning at his home, 513 Exchange street, aged fifty-seven years. The deceased was a Civil war veteran and a resident of this city for twenty-six years. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Summers of Seneca Falls, and Mrs. Carrie Hunter of Chicago; four brothers, George and Frank Glazier of Chicago; William and Marvin Glazier of Auburn. Burial Washington Street Cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 10 June 1918

The death of Mrs. Mary Glazier of 513 Exchange street occurred last night at 7 o'clock at her home. She is survived by one son, Louis Shook; and one daughter, Miss Helen Shook, both of this city. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be private. Dr. J. B. Hubbs will officiate. Burial will be made in Washington Street Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 12 May 1911

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The death of Mrs. Anna Murray Gleason occurred at her home north of this village Tuesday evening at the age of 77 years. She was apparently in her usual good health up to Monday night when she was taken with a cerebral hemorrhage from which she never rallied. Mrs. Gleason was born at Tipperary county, Ireland, and after coming to this country, she lived at Syracuse and Canandaigua until her marriage to Cornelius Gleason about 45 years ago, when she came to this town where she had since resided. She is survived by four daughters, the Misses Nora, Mary, Elizabeth and Winnie Gleason; and one son, Frank Gleason, all of this town. The funeral will be held from St. Bridget's church this morning.

From Geneva Gazette 26 May 1882

A sad railroad accident occurred at Canandaigua on Wednesday morning. We find the following particulars in the Messenger: Cornelius Gleason, whose home was on Ontario street in this village, fell from Conductor Hall's work-train, when it was near the brewery, at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, and was run over by nineteen cars -- receiving terrible injuries, from which he died three hours later. Mr. Gleason was a regular and faithful employee on the work-train. When the sad accident occurred, he was sitting upon the rear end of the locomotive tender, with his feet resting upon the first platform car, when the coupling broke, and he fell across the track. The pusher engine in the rear propelled the the train over him, and he was fatally mangled in the head and body. His age was 45 years, and he leaves a wife and four children.

From Ontario County Journal 9 June 1905

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Cornelius Gleason, a respected and well-known residence of this town, died at his home about two miles northwest of the village, at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning, aged 70 years. Besides a widow, the following children survive him: Nora, Mary, Lizzie, Winnie and Frank. Funeral services will be held at St. Bridget's church tomorrow at 10 a.m., Rev. Father Norville officiating.

From Ontario County Journal 24 April 1903

Edward M. Gleason died at his home on Rail Road avenue, on Monday, aged 49 years. Death was caused by consumption. He leaves, besides his wife, three sons. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church on Wednesday morning, Rev. A. M. Hughes of Geneseo officiating.

From Ontario County Journal 14 May 1915

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Gleason occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs David, on Sunday night, aged 75 years. There survive three daughters, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. C. F. Wood of Canandaigua, and Mrs. A. M. Durkee of New York City. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church on Wednesday. Interment was in Calvary cemetery.

From Geneva Gazette 17 May 1878

JOHN GLEASON - In sunshine and in storm, at early morn and far into the late hours of night, the familiar form of this venerable and faithful employee of the New York Central R. R. Company could be seen at his post as switch-tender at the Geneva station. For twenty-seven years he filled this responsible post and but a single accident ever occurred, and that of but a trivial nature, by reason of any mistake or negligence of his, and that one almost broke the old man's heart. It was excused, for well the railroad authorities knew his place could be supplied by a more faithful and reliable man. A few weeks ago the venerable switchman was taken ill. It proved a fatal sickness. He lingered till Tuesday morning, when his spirit was borne away, almost at the same hour with that of his countryman and life-long neighbor, Thomas Nevins. Universally respected, his death will be learned with universal regret.

From Victor Herald 28 September 1895

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - John Gleason, an old resident of the town, died last Sunday evening at the age of 70 years and 3 months. The funeral was held at St. Bridget's church Tuesday morning. High requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Wm. Gleason of Rochester, a son of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. John Gleason of Clyde, another son, Rev. Mr. Hickey of Geneseo, Rev. Mr. English of Canandaigua and Rev. J. J. Donnelly, the pastor of the church. The last sad rites were largely attended by the friends of the deceased. He leaves besides the two sons, William and John Gleason, two daughters, Mrs. Dennis Neenan and Mrs. David Conilon. Mr. Gleason was very much esteemed by all, he was a kind neighbor, a good citizen and a consistent and devoted member of his church.

From Geneva Gazette 27 September 1895

John Gleason, a well-known resident of East Bloomfield died Sunday night at the age of 69 years. He was the father of the Rev. John Gleason of Clyde, Rev. William Gleason of Rochester, and Mrs. Dennis Neenan and Mrs. David Condon, who reside there. Mr. Gleason was a consistent and devoted member of St. Bridget's Church.

From Geneva Daily Times 7 July 1905

Phelps, N. Y. - John T. Gleason, 53 years old, Lehigh Valley section foreman at this place, died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Mr. Gleason contracted pneumonia a couple of weeks ago which was the direct cause of his death. He was a native of County Clare, Ireland, but had been in this country for the past thirty years, thirteen of which was spent at Phelps. Mr. Gleason leaves a widow and nine children, six boys and three girls. He was a member of the local branch of the C. M. B. A. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at St. Francis' Catholic church.

From Geneva Daily Times 25 May 1942

Joseph Gleason, lifelong resident of Geneva, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edmond J. Bowman, 70 Exchange street, after a long illness. Besides his daughter, he leaves two sons, John T. Gleason of Hartford, Conn., and Joseph C. of Geneva; one sister, Mrs. Helen Callahan, Geneva, and and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gleason was a charter member of the Nester Hose Company; a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and had been retired for thirteen years from the New York Central Railroad. He was a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales church.

From Phelps Citizen 18 January 1926

Mrs. Margaret Gleason, widow of the late John Gleason, of Phelps, died on Wednesday morning at the family home on South Wayne street, at the age of 63 years. Mrs. Gleason was born at Pierpont Manor, and had resided in Phelps about thirty years. She is survived by five sons and three daughters: James, Thomas and Joseph Gleason of Phelps, Michael Gleason of Palmyra and Augustus Gleason of Newark; and Mrs. C. M. Fox of Binghamton, Mrs. Richard McHale, and Miss Margaret Gleason of Phelps, besides several grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis at nine o'clock on Friday morning with burial in St. Francis cemetery. The Rosary Society will meet at the house on Thursday night.

From Ontario County Journal 20 April 1906

South Bristol, N. Y. - John Glickert, Sr., was stricken with paralysis on Wednesday, April 11, and died the following Friday morning, aged 67 years. Mr. Glickert came to this country from Ritterhausen, Germany, about 25 years ago, and had always been an honest, industrious and progressive citizen. The home on the lake shore where he spent his last days was covered with brush and stumps when he moved to it, but he had it subdued and covered with prosperous vineyards before his death. He is survived by six children: George of this place; Mrs. John Damm of Canandaigua; Mrs. John Crossett of Lakeville; John and Justin, of South Bristol; and Michael of Canandaigua. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, Rev. MacLean, of Naples, officiating.

From Ontario County Journal 12 November 1897

Bristol Springs NY - Mrs. Glickert, wife of John Glickert, and sister to George Miller, Sr., died on Sunday last, after an illness lasting but a few days. Mrs. Glickert went to bed in usual good health one night last week, and awoke to find herself stricken with paralysis, and was conscious only long enough to say a few words to her family, and then gradually sank away, until the end came. She leaves a husband and large family to mourn her departure, and was in all respects a patient, loving wife and mother. Her age was 55 years.

From Ontario County Chronicle 11 May 1904

Phelps, N. Y. - Abram Glimpse, a lifelong and honored resident of this town, died at his home north of here, Tuesday evening, May 3, aged 69 years. The funeral was held from the family residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at South Lyons cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 20 November 1896

Phelps, N. Y. - Bridget H., wife of Edward Glimpse, died of consumption on Nov. 13, aged 35 years. A husband and one son survive. The funeral was largely attended last Monday forenoon from St. Francis church, and interment in the Phelps cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 June 1909

Phelps, N. Y. - The funeral of Leman Glimpse, who died Saturday night at his home on Maryland street in the norther part of the town of Phelps, was held this afternoon. Mr. Glimpse was 60 years of age. Surviving relatives are his wife, one son, Albert Glimpse, of South Lyons, one brother, Charles Glimpse, and four sisters, Mrs. Lyman Parrish, Mrs. John Youngs, Miss Lizzie Glimpse and Mrs. William Patten.

From Geneva Daily Times 10 April 1909

The funeral of the late Mrs. Della Glover, wife of William Glover, took place this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the chapel of the North Presbyterian church. Rev. David H. Craver officiated. The remains were taken on the 2:20 train of the Pennsylvania division to Dundee for interment. The deceased died Wednesday at the family residence on Bradford street. She was 33 years old and besides her husband, she leaves four children.

From Shortsville Enterprise 6 December 1923

This community was deeply shocked by the sad intelligence of the demise of Mrs. George B. Glover, which occurred unexpectedly at the hospital in Ithaca on Monday night at 11:30 o'clock, due to goitre. Her age was 34 years. Mrs. Ethel Wells Glover was born in East Bloomfield on May 13, 1889, a daughter of John Q. and Kitty Browning Wells. She removed to this section with her parents while young, and received her education at the local public schools and Cornell University at Ithaca. She had spent the larger part of her life in this section. Mrs. Glover was married to George B. Glover on February 23, 1917. She was a member of the Methodist church, Clifton Springs Eastern Star chapter, Parlor Village Rebekah lodge and Manchester Grange.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband; one son, Wells Glover; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Wells; two sisters, Miss Ruth Wells and Mrs. Walter Mosher of Shortsville; and two brothers, Norman Wells of Raleigh, N. C., and Charles Wells of Rochester. Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late home. Rev. S. S. Pratt, pastor of Canandaigua Methodist church, will officiate. the remains will be interred in Brookside Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 24 March 1911

Rushville, N. Y. - The remains of Mrs. Evalina Loomis Glover were brought here last week Thursday for burial. Mrs. Glover was born Dec. 20, 1834, in the same home as the renowned Marcus Whitman, who was her uncle. Oct. 7, she was united in marriage to Thomas Glover, of Wayland, who died Feb. 1, 1897. Since that time she had resided with her daughter. Mrs. Elmer Hawley, until March 7, 1910, when it became necessary to place her in Willard state hospital, where she died. Of her five children only one, Mrs. Elmer Hawley, survives. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Alice Cooper of Canandaigua, Mrs. Lavina Robinson of Dundee, and Mrs. Elona Pitken of McKees Rock, Pa.

From Geneva Daily Times 4 March 1915

Naples, N. Y. - The death of Harvey Glover occurred suddenly Sunday of acute indigestion, aged 68 years. Mr. Glover was the son of Henry and Maria Glover, was born in the town of Wayland and lived in that vicinity most of his life. His wife died at the son's home about two years ago.

From Geneva Daily Times 7 December 1923

Mrs. Bridget Glynn, widow of John Glynn, died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Connell of No. 74 Sherrill street, after an illness of a few days. Mrs. Glynn is survived by two children, John Glynn and Mrs. Charles Connell of this city; also two brothers, Edward and John Deveny; and two sisters, Miss Mary Deveny and Mrs. Ann Rice of this city; and 3 grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 7 July 1911

John Glynn, aged 74 years, for many years a resident of this village, died on Monday morning and funeral services were held on Wednesday morning. His wife, five sons and two daughters survive.

From Ontario County Journal 11 January 1918

At the Memorial hospital on Saturday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Glynn, aged 83 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nora Figenscher, of Canandaigua, and Miss Minnnie Glynn of Seattle, Wash.; five sons, Charles, John, Michael and Henry, who are in the west, and Merton Glynn of Canandaigua. The funeral services were held from St. Mary's church at 9:30 o'clock on Monday morning. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery.

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