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- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, October 9, 1954)
ST, JOHNSVILLE — A mother, who contracted polio while caring for her young son, who had been stricken with the same disease, died yesterday morning in Houston, Tex., where she had resided two months.
The victim was Mrs. Janet Hay, 36 , wife of Dr. Richard C. Hay, who is connected with the Houston Medical Center. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W . W. Hopkins of St. Johnsville. who left from the Oneida airport last night to fly to Houston.
The Hay's oldest boy was stricken with polio recently and Mrs. Hay, a registered nurse, was taking care of him She was taken ill and diagnosis showed she had contracted polio. She was in the hospital apparently making satisfactory progress. Death, it was reported, came unexpectedly at 4 yesterday morning.
Mrs. Hay was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1918, the daughter of W. S. and Mrs. Eunice Saltsman Hopkins. Her mother is a former St. Johnsville resident. The family returned here when Janet was a small girl. She was graduated from the St. Johnsville High school and received her degree in nUrsing from the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
Shortly after the outbreak of World War 2 she enlisted in the Army and was in the second hospital unit to be sent overseas from this country. For some time she was stationed in Oxford, England. She was on of those going ashore at Normandy on the second day of the invasion of the continent. When hostilities ceased in Europe, she returned to America and was stationed for a time at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Letterman Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif.
Next she was assigned to an Army Hospital in China and remained there until the conflict in Asia made it necessary for her to be evacuated to Tokyo, where she was assigned to another hospital unit. It was in Tokyo in August 1949 that she was married to Dr. Hay. Both had the rank of captain at that time. Her total service in the Army was nine years.
Upon leaving the Army Dr. and Mrs. Hay resided in Worchester Mass., until two months ago when they visited her parents for a short time and then left for Houston, where the doctor was to be associated with the medical center.
Besides her parents here, she is survived by three children, Richard G, William H., and Anne Hopkins Hay and one brother, Alvin S. Hopkins of Castro Valley, Calif.
The funeral arrangements will be announced.
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- Richard C. Hay - Last Residence: 77469 Richmond, Fort Bend, Texas, United States of America - Born: 9 Jun 1921 - Died: 5 Oct 1998 - State (Year) SSN issued: Vermont (Before 1951 ) - (SSDI)
Marriage Notes for Janet Elizabeth Hopkins and Richard Carman Hay
- Wedding announcement (Th eBurlington Free Press, Burlington, VT, Wednesday, August 24, 1949)
Capt. Richard Hay Weds Army Nurse in Tokyo, Japan
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Capt. Janet Elizabeth Hopkins. ANCm daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stephenson Hopkins, and Capt. Richard Carman Hay, AMC Aug. 20 in St. Luke's Chapel. 49th General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Capt. Hay is a graduate of the University of Vermmt College of Medicine class of 1946, and interned at the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital. He studied anesthesiology for a year, and last year was stationed in Nanking, China, in the Army Medical Corps. He is the grandson of Maj. Charles L. Woodbury of Burlington.
- 1940 census, Wayne, Passaoc, NJ, fam # 243 - Modes Walter, owns his home with a value of $3500, ae 31, 4 yr college, born in NY, Salesman -- - liquer company; Jean, wife, ae 31, 4 yr college, born in NH; Baver (?), soin, ae 7/12, born in NY.
- 1950 census, Wayne, Passaic, NJ, fam # 8 - Modes Walter, ae 41, born in NY, Production Manager - products division of worsted mill; Jean R, wife, ae 41, born in NH; Bruce R, son, ae 10, born in NJ.- Obituary (The Herald-News, Passaic, NJ, Thursday, March 13, 1980)
FORT MYERS. Fla. Funeral services were held for Walter Modes, 71, formerly of Wayne, N.J., who died Saturday.
Mr. Modes was born in New York City and lived in Wayne 45 years before moving to Florida.
He was the owner of Modes for Men, a clothing store in Wayne's Preakness Shopping Center. He was a former mayor and, councilman of Wayne and past president of the Preakness Shopping Center Merchants Association. He was a member of the Sigma Kappa fraternity of Union College, New York and the board of governors of Packanack Lake.
Surviving are his wife, the former Jean Roantrie; a son, Bruce of Wayne; and two granddaughters.
Funeral services were in Florida. Local arrangements were by Moore's Home for Funerals Wayne Chapel.
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Marriage Notes for Bruce R Modes and Judith M von Mohra Moore
- Wedding Announcement (The Herald-News, Passaic, NJ, Monday, October 8, 1962)
Miss Moore Bride Of Bruce Modes
St. Joseph's R. Church, Lincoln Park, was the setting Saturday afternoon for the wedding of Miss Judith Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur von Mohra Moore, 25 Linden Lincoln Park, and 2nd Lt. Bruce Modes, USAF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Modes, 48 Valley View Ter, Packanack Lake and Greenwood Lake.
A reception followed at the Towers. Cedar Grove. After honeymoon trip to the New England states the newly weds will temporarily make their home at Westover Air Force Base, Mass. In January they will move to Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, where Lt Modes will be stationed.
The bride was gowned in silk organza designed with a reembroidered Alencon lace bodice and a cathedral train. A pearl headdress caught her veil and she carried white crysantehmums and stephanotis.
Miss Bernadette McInerney was maid of honor and Mrs. Aaron Schulman was brides maid. Both wore blue organza gowns with matching bow head dresses and carried cascades of chrysanthemums and carnations. Misses Virginia and Valerie Moore, sisters of the bride, were junior bridesmaids in pink silk organza dresses. They wore pink velvet ribbon headdresses and carried nosegays of chrysanthemums and carnations.
John McManus was best man and Victor Ludmerer and Thomas Paul ushered. Mrs. Modes received a B.A. degree in biology from Paterson State College and was formerly with the A&P Tea Co., Wayne.
Lt Modes holds a B.A. degree in sociology from Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa.
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- Obituary (Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton, MA, Monday, January 5, 1987)
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Carolyn (Waring) Blair 68 of West Springfield an active member of area peace groups died yesterday at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct 16, 1918, she had lived in Poultney, Vt., and in Springfield since 1953. She moved to West Springfield two years ago.
She was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and received her Batcheror's degree in home economics from Teacher's College at Columbia University in New York City.
Mrs Blair was a program representative at the Housing Allowance Program in Springfield before retiring. She had previously worked for Child and Family Services in Springfield and the Springfield Planning Department.
She was a member of the American Friends Service Committee in Northampton, the Trap Rock Peace Center in South Deerfield, and the Hampden County Peace Coalition and the Peace Resource Center both in Springfield.
She was also an active member of the Task Force for World Peace and Justice in conjunction with the Springfield Council of Churches.
She was a member of the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Springfield.
She leaves her husband of 47 years Norman Blair; two sons, Dr. Donald W. Blair of New Hyde Park, N.Y., and Kenneth E. Blair of Cambridge; a daughter Janet Blair Grossner of Fords, N.J.; a sister Emma Walbridge of Austin, Texas; and a grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Peace Development Fund, 44 North Prospect Ave., Amherst, 01003.
- 1940 census, New York, Kings, NY, (929 East 31st) fam # 75 - Blair Norman, rents his home, ae 28, 5 yr college, born in NY, Clerk - banking; Carolyn, wife, ae 21, 2 yr college, born in NY, Distedes (?) - restaurant.
- 1950 censue, Poultney, Rutland, VT (Rea Terrace) fam # 206 - Blarir Norman, ae 38, born in NY, Instructor - college; Carolyn, wife, ae 31, born in NY; donald, son, ae 2, born in NY; Alise, mother, ae 70, widow, born in PA.- Obituary (Newsday (Nassau Edition), Hempstead, NY, Tuesday, March 5, 1996)
Norman Blair, a retired insurance executive and former resident of Lynbrook, died Feb. 17 in Springfield, Mass. He was 84.
Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Blair moved to Lynbrook in 1918, graduating from Lynbrook High School in 1929.
A longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church, Mr. Blair was a lifelong pacifist who objected to military service in World War II, opting to work in hospital in North Carolina.
His first wife Carolyn Waring Blair, of Rockville Centre died in 1987. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Sinclair Hale; two sons, Dr. Donald Waring Blair, Madisonville, Ky., and Kenneth Edward Blair of Cambridge; a daughter, Janet Blair Grossner, of Allentown, Pa.; a brother, Raymond Blair, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; and three grandchildren.
Marriage Notes for Carolyn Barbara Waring and Norman John Blair
- Engagement Announcement (The Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, NY, Sunday, September 3, 1939)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Waring of Windsor Rockville Centre, announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Carolyn Barbara Waring, to Norman John Blair, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Blair of Olive Place. Lynbrook. The Rev. Arthur P. Whitney of Madison, N.J., former college roommate of Mr Blair, will officiate at the wedding on Friday, Sept. 15. The couple will live in Brooklyn.
The matron of honor will be Mrs. Joseph Hart, Brooklyn, sister of the bride-to-be. The best man will be the brother of the bridegroom, Raymond blair.
Miss Waring in June completed a course in dietetics at Pratt Institute. She is a graduate of South Side High School, Rockville Centre. Mr/ Blair attended Lynbrook High School and in 1933 was graduated cum laude from Brown University at Providence. R. I. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Marriage Notes for Donald Waring Blair MD and Holly Stone Hawkins
- Wedding Announcement (The Messinger, Madisonville, KY, sunday, October 19, 1997)
Holly Stone Hawkins of Madisonville and Dr. Donald Waring Blair of Paragould, Ark., were united in marriage on Sept. 20, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Hawkins' home. The Rev. Don Davis officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Katherine Stone Stevens and T.C. Stone, both of Madisonville.
The groom is the son of the late Norman J. Blair and Carolyn Waring Blair of Springfield, Mass.
Nuptial music was provided by Raymond Grimm of Madisonville.
Given in marriage by her daughters Sarah Ruth and Katherine Ashby, the bride chose a tea length taupe silk chemise dress. She carried a traditional Victorian nosegay.
Sarah Ruth and Katherine Ashby Hawkins served as maids of honor.
Kenneth E. Blair of Cambridge, Mass., brother of the groom, served as best man.
The Hawkins' home was decorated with Boston fers, red rose bouquets, magnolias, and was highlighted with magnolia foliage.
A reception followed the ceremony at the Hawkins' home. The two-tiered wedding cake was decorated in a lace motif and adorned with red roses. The groom's cake was chocolate with frosted grapes.
Dr. Blair, is a graduate of Harvard University in Cambridge, and New York University School Medicine in New York, N.Y. He is in private practice in Paragould, Ark.
Following a wedding trip to Cape Cod and Boston, Mass., the couple resides in Parabould, Ark.
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- Obituary (The Central New Jersey Home News, New Brunswick, NY, Saturday, September 8, 2001)
Jean Fox Hartshorne, 78, of Catawba Island, Ohio, formerly of Metuchen, died Thursday at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center in Port Clinton, Ohio.
She was born on June 4, 1923 in Fresno, to the late Charles and Gladys (Harra) Fox. She was a graduate of Highland Park High School. She married W. Justin Hartshorne on Feb. 28, 1942 in New Jersey. W. Justin died on Dec. 2, 1980. She was the owner/operator of The Wool Shop, a needlework store that started in New Brunswick and then relocated to Port Clinton, Ohio in 1966.
She was a charter member of Firelands Presbyterian Church in Port Clinton. Prior to moving to Ohio, Mrs. Hartshorne was active in local politics, served on the board of the Young Men's Christian Association in Metuchen and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Colonial Dames. She was an avid reader with a great interest in crafts, genealogy and wildlife conservation. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancie Fox LaRoche.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Riedmaier and her husband, Randy R. Riedmaier, of Catawba Island, Ohio; a son, Robert Hartshorne, also of Catawba Island; three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Firelands Presbyterian Church in Port Clinton, Ohio. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are by the Gerner-Wolf-Brossia-Marsh Funeral Home, Port Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catawba Island EMS, 4822 E. Cemetery Road, Catawba Island, OH 43452, the Ottawa County Humane Society, 2424 E. Sand Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452, or the Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 E. Harbor Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452.
Walter Justin Provost Hartshorne
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- 1950 census, Metuchen, Middlesex, NJ, (556 Middlesex Ave) fam # 88 - Hartshorne W Justin, ae 35, born in NJ, Mechanic - roller braking company; Jean, wife, ae 26, born in CA; Robert, son, ae 6, born in NJ; Sarah, daughter, ae 1.
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Marriage Notes for Sarah Hartshorne and Randy R Reidmaier
- wedding Announcement (News Herald, Port Clinton, OH, Friday, April 8, 1983)
Mrs. W. Justin Hartshorne is announcing the marriage of her daughter, Sarah, to Randy R. Riedmaier, son of Geraldine Gresh of Oak Harbor and the late Ralph R. Riedmaier Jr.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kurt Borows Jr. at Resurrection Lutheran Church on Catawba Island on Friday, April 1.
In attendance were Dorothy A. Steele, matron of honor and Harry A. Warren, best man, along with the mothers of the bride and groom, the groom's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Riedmaier and Mrs. Harry A. Warren. Both the bride and groom are employed by Ottawa County and are living on Catawba Island..
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- 1950 census, Lakeland, Polk, Florida, (823 Lexington, Apt 2) fam # 300 - Reed Charles E, ae 21, born in PA, no occupation listed; Nancie F, wife, ae 21, born in NJ.
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- Newspaper Clipping (Advance-Journal, Camden, NY, Thursday, May 11, 1950)
Mrs. Eva Sweeting is staying with her mother, Mrs. Ernest Hill, 26 Second Street. Her sons, Paul and Richard, are making their home with their grandfather, Grover Morse, McConnellaville, for the time being.
- 1930 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, (McConnellsville - Vienna Road) fam # 15 - He and his family were living with his father-in-law.
- 1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, (Main St) fam # 12 - Sweeting Delows C, owns his home with a value of $1500, ae 34, 8th grade, born in NY, Truck Driver - Trucking for self; Eva G, wife, ae 33 2 yr HS, born in NY; Richard D, son, ae 12, 4th grade, born in NY; Paul C, son, ae 10, 4th grade.
- 1950 census, Camden, Oneida, NY, (77 Second St) fam # 135 - Sweeting Delos, ae 45, born in NY, Cement Finisher - construction; Eva, wife, ae 43, born in NY; Richard, son, ae 22, Cement Finisher - construction; Paul, son, ae 20, Cement Finisher - construction; Barbara, daughter, ae 2; Donlan Helen, boarder, ae 21, born in NY, Assistant - dentist office.
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- Obituary (Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Thursday, June 27, 1991)
Sweeting, Clarence Delos
HILTON: June 26, 1991. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul C. and Helen Sweeting; his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Terry Burdick; his daughter-in-law, Harriet Sweeting; 1 brother, Howard (Eunice) Sweeting; 1 sister, Elizabeth (Charles) Bower; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Richard Sweeting.
Friends are invited to call FRI. EVENING ONLY from 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Hilton. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the Hilton Ambulance Corps, in Mr. Sweeting's memory..
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Marriage Notes for Barbara Ann Sweeting and Terry Lee Burdick
- Wedding Announcement (Advance Journal, Camden, NY, Thursday, January 11, 1968)
Services performed Dec 9 at 1 p.m. in Camden Methodist Church united in marriage Miss Barbara Ann Sweeting, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ned M. Vale, and Terry Lee Burdick, son of Mrs Joseph P. Mulvaney and the late Howard Burdick.
The Rev Stanley Watson officiated at the double ring services Mrs. Donald McDaniels provided organ music and accompanied Mrs Edythe Van Schoick, vocal soloist.
Escorted by her stepfather, Mr. Vale, the bride was attended by Miss Deborah Babcock as maid of honor, and Mrs Katie Keil, Miss Kathleen Smith, Camden, and Mrs. Arlinda Pendarf, niece of the bride, Rome, as bridesmaids.
Nancy and Tammy Sweeting, Hilton, were junior bridesmaids, and Paula Sweeting, Hilton, flower girl
William Britton, Williamstown, served as best man, and guests were seated by Paul Birmingham, Gary Finnerty and Robert Wheeler, all of Williamstown. Richard and Timothy Sweeting and Paul Sweeting also participated.
A reception for 250 guests took place at Finn's Hotel, Florence, after which the couple honeymooned in the southern part of
the state. They are residing with the bridegroom's parents on Florence Hill Road until spring when they plan to move to Williamstown.
The bride took her vows wearing a bouffant gown of silk peau de sue fashioned with sabrina neckline edged with lace, long tapered sleeves with lace exending from the fitted bodice over the shoulders The bouffant skirt was princess paneled with lace falling into a chapel train. She wore a matching cluster headpiece holding a cathedral veil with face veil of illusion.
The honor attendant was attired in a floor-length gown of gold and custard gold fashioned with an empire bodice, scoop neckline and Venise velvet roses edging the waistline and extending to the hemline of the wrap panel at the center back of her crepe skirt. She wore a matching velvet cluster headpiece with bouffant face veil.
The bridesmaids were similarly dressed in emerald velvet, their gowns featuring velvet bodices and mint green skirts. They wore matching
headpieces of velvet.
The bride's mother was attired in mint green crepe with dark green accessories, and the Bridegroom's mother selected a vinter wool sheath with red accesories. Mrs. Vale wore a corsage of yellow roses, and Mrs. Mulvaney's flowers were red roses.
For going away on her honeymoon trip Mrs. Burdick wore a loden green tweed suit trimmed with suede, and brown accessories.
Pre-nuptial events in the bride’s honor included showers given by Mrs. Edward Mulvaney, and bridal attendants Mrs. Harriet Sweeting and Mrs. George Johnson
The new matron is a graduate of Camden Central School and Mohawk School of Beauty Culture, and is self-employed as a beautician.
Marriage Notes for Eva G Morse and Edward Millard Vale
- Wedding Anouncement (Advance-Journal, Camden, NY, Friday, September 4, 1953)
Mrs. Eva Sweeting, 26 Second Street, and Ned Vale, 31 Union Street, were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday by the Rev H. D Holmes, Rome, retired Methodist pastor, at his home. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Vale of Oriskany attended the couple.
Only close relatives were at the ceremony.
Afterward a wedding dinner was served at Hart's Hill Inn, Whitesboro.
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- Camilla H Ripka is the sister of George Charles Ripka. Their common ancestors are Christopher Charles Ripka and Lulu Elizabeth Kilts.
- 1930 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 33 - Ripka George C, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 20, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cheese Maker - Cheese Factory; Ruth E, wife, ae 21, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY; James C, son, ae 1 9/12, born in NY; Saddler Dorothy G, sister-in-law, ae 19, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 159 - Waffle Charles R; Alfred B, Farmer; ... Ripka George, hired hand, ae 30 divorced [the M for married is crossed out], 8th grade, born in NY, Hired Hand - Farm.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / Rome Daily Sentinel, NY, Saturday Evening, April 24, 1971)
George C. Ripka, 81, of 6461 Lamphear Road, was pronounced dead at Rome Hospital today after being stricken at home.
He was employed in the maintenance department of the Oneida County Hospital.
Born Aug. 18, 1909, at Fish Creek Landing, he was the son of Christopher and Lulu Kilts Ripka.
He served in World War II. Before coming here six years ago, he resided at Camden and Fish Creek Landing.
Mr. Ripka married Florence Sawyer West on June 27, 1965 in Taberg. She died July 27, 1970.
Mr. Ripka was a member of the Vienna United Methodist Church and the Camden Post Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Mary Lou) Morinetti, Syracuse; two sons, James Ripka, Syracuse, and Donald Ripka, Altmar; three sisters, Mrs. George (Emma) Woodcock, Fish Creek Landing; Mrs. Glen (Camilla) Henry, Waterville, and Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Winters, Canastota, and six grandchildren.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
- 1950 census, Manlius, Onondaga, NY, (Chrysler Drive) fam # 47 - Ripka Ruth E, ae 41, seperated, born in NY, Silk Refinisher - dry cleaning establishment; Mary L, daughtger, ae 19, born in NY, File Clerk - air conditioning units manufacturer; Donald G, son, ae 17.
Marriage Notes for George Charles Ripka and Ruth Ellen Saddler
- Wedding Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Tuesday, November 1, 1927)
North Bay, Nov. 1.—At the Methodist parsonage, Saturday, October 29, Rev. Arthur R. Myers united in marriage Geoge C. Ripka of Fish Creek Landing and Miss Ruth E. Saddler of Vienna. Rowell Stone and Miss Emma Ripka, sister of the groom, were the witnesses.
The groom is the son of Christopher and Lulu Kilts Ripka of Fish Creek Landing, and the bride is the daughter of Robert and the late Catherine Schuler Saddler, of Vienna. Mr. and Mrs. Ripka will make their home at Vienna.
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- 1940 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (St. Johns Orpahan Asylum) - ... James Ripka, inmate, ae 12, born in Vienna, NY; Mary Lou Ripka, inmate, ae 2, born in Vienna, NY; ... Donald Ripka, inmate, ae 8, born in Rome, NY; ...
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- 1940 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (St. Johns Orpahan Asylum) - ... James Ripka, inmate, ae 12, born in Vienna, NY; Mary Lou Ripka, inmate, ae 2, born in Vienna, NY; ... Donald Ripka, inmate, ae 8, born in Rome, NY; ...
- 1950 census, Manlius, Onondaga, NY, (Chrysler Drive) fam # 47 - Ripka Ruth E, ae 41, seperated, born in NY, Silk Refinisher - dry cleaning establishment; Mary L, daughtger, ae 19, born in NY, File Clerk - air conditioning units manufacturer; Donald G, son, ae 17.
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- Camilla H Ripka is the sister of George Charles Ripka. Their common ancestors are Christopher Charles Ripka and Lulu Elizabeth Kilts.
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- Obituary (Utica Observer - Dispatch, NY, March, no date, 1988)
Mrs. Carmella R. Henry, formerly of Waterville, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio.
She was born Dec. 12, 1913, in Vienna, N.Y., daughter Christopher and Lulu Ripka Kilts. She was married in 1958 to Glenn (Pete) Henry. He died July 24, 1981. She resided in Poland, since 1987. She was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Lulu) DelVecchio, of Poland, OH; two sons, Francis Lohr, of Syracuse Arthur Woolsey of Brookfield; another son, Romeyn Ripka died August, 1945; 11 grandchidren, nine gresa-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Prince-Boyd & Hyatt Home for Funerals at a time to be announced. Spring interment will be in Grove Cemetery, Higginsville. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Waterville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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- 1930 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, (Sylvan Beach Road) fam # 171 - Living with his grandparents. Listed as female.
-1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 168 - Living with his grandparents.
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- Newspaper Article (Rome Sentinel, NY, Saturday, August 25, 1945)
CAMDEN — Romeyn Ripka, 16, formerly of Vienna, died in San Fernando, Calif., Aug. 18, 1945, as the result of an airplane accident.
He was attending Camden High School when he received word last spring to join his mother in California. While in California, he joined the air cadets and had made several solo flights. Saturday, while flying, his plane caught fire and he was burned to death.
He had been a resident of Camden for several years, making his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ripka.
Surviving besides his grandparents, are his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woolsey, a sister, Lulu, and two brothers, Francis and Arthur Ripka, all of San Fernando, Calif.
The body will arrive in Oneida Sunday morning and will be taken to the B. A. Sanborn & Son Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
- Obituary (The Observer - Dispatch, Utica, NY, Wednesday, July 29, 1979)
ROME - Mrs. Florence M. Ripka, 65, of 6461 Lamhear Road died Monday in Rome Hospital.
She was born in Western, the daughter of William and Nellie Hawley Sawyer. On June 27 of this year she married George C. Ripka in Taberg. She had lived in Rome since her marriage.
She had been supervising nurse at the Oneida City Hospital for 30 years.
She was a Methodist.
She leaves her husband.
The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Griffin & Aldridge Funeral Home. Burial, will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 tonight.
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- 1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 169 - Woodcock George, rents his home, ae 32, 8th grade, boron in NY, Farmer - Own Farm; Emma P, wife, ae 28, 8th grade, born in NY; Leon Allen, son, ae 8, 2nd grade, born in NY; Doris, daughter, ae 7, 1st grade; Norma Jean, daughter, ae 1.
- 1950 census, Verona, Oneida, NY, fam # 227 - Woodcock George E, ae 45, born in NY, Farmer; Emma P, wife, ae 38, born in NY; Leon A, son, ae 19, born in NY, Farm Helper; Norma J, daughter, ae 11; Pounds Joseph R, son-in-law, ae 24, born in Canal Zone, Farm Hand; Doris L, daughter, ae 17, born in NY; Bonnie J, granddaughter, born in Feb, born in NY.- Obituary (Rome Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Wednesday, November 19, 1975)
George E. Woodcock, 70, of Cook Road,Town of Vienna, who owned and operated a dairy farm at Fisb Creek Landing, died Monday at his home after a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 19, 1905, in Peterboro, son of Eugene and Maude Butler Woodcock, and he married the former Emma Ripka Sept. 2,1930, in Churchville.
He was of the Protestant faith, and was a member of the Eastern Milk Producers Association and Agway Corp.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Doris Pounds and Mrs. Aloe (Norma) Crandall, both of Fish Creek Landing; two sons, Leon Allan Woodcock, Blossvale, and James Roney, North Bay; three sisters, Mae Mitchell and Bertha Hollenbeck, both of Pasadena,
Calif., and Mrs. Alfred (Priscilla) Waffle, Camden; two brothers, Lawrence Woodcock, Rome, and Leon Woodcock, Fish Creek Landing; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 Friday at the Sanborn Funeral Home, Camden, with burial in McConnellsville Cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thursday.
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- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Monday, Feburary 7, 1983)
BLOSSVALE - Leon (Woody) Woodcock, 51, of Lauther Rd. passed away February 5. 1983 in Rome City Hospital.
He is survived by his wife and mother; two sisters, Mrs Joseph Pound and Mrs. Arloe Crandall, both of Fishcreek Landing; and a brother,
James Rooey of North Bay.
Funeral services 1 p.m. Thursday from the Sanborn-McDaniels Funeral
Home, Camden. Friends may call at the Funeral Home. Monday 2-4,7-9
Marriage Notes for Leon Allen Woodcock and Dorothy M Bormann
- Wedding Announcement (Rome Daily Sentinel, NY, Wednesday, October 3, 1951)
BLOSSVALE — Miss Dorothy Mae Bormann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bormann, Blossvale, became the bride of Leon Allan Woodcock, Fish Creek Landing, at 8:30 p. m. in the Methodist Church in Vienna, Saturday.
The Rev. Sterling Wetherell, visiting pastor, performed the double-ring ceremony. Miss Leona Brown, Blossvale, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Harry Woodcock, cousin of the groom, was best man.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a light gray suit with blue accessories and a pink rose corsage. The maid of honor wore a gray suit and corsage of red rose buds.
Pre-nuptial events included showers given by Mrs. Beatrice Wade, Mrs. Doris Pounds and Miss Norma Woodcock.
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- Camilla H Ripka is the sister of George Charles Ripka. Their common ancestors are Christopher Charles Ripka and Lulu Elizabeth Kilts.
- Where was she during the 1940 census?
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- Obituary (Utica Observer - Dispatch, NY, March, no date, 1988)
Mrs. Carmella R. Henry, formerly of Waterville, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio.
She was born Dec. 12, 1913, in Vienna, N.Y., daughter Christopher and Lulu Ripka Kilts. She was married in 1958 to Glenn (Pete) Henry. He died July 24, 1981. She resided in Poland, since 1987. She was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Lulu) DelVecchio, of Poland, OH; two sons, Francis Lohr, of Syracuse Arthur Woolsey of Brookfield; another son, Romeyn Ripka died August, 1945; 11 grandchidren, nine gresa-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Prince-Boyd & Hyatt Home for Funerals at a time to be announced. Spring interment will be in Grove Cemetery, Higginsville. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Waterville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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- Camilla H Ripka is the sister of George Charles Ripka. Their common ancestors are Christopher Charles Ripka and Lulu Elizabeth Kilts.
- 1930 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 33 - Ripka George C, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 20, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cheese Maker - Cheese Factory; Ruth E, wife, ae 21, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY; James C, son, ae 1 9/12, born in NY; Saddler Dorothy G, sister-in-law, ae 19, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 159 - Waffle Charles R; Alfred B, Farmer; ... Ripka George, hired hand, ae 30 divorced [the M for married is crossed out], 8th grade, born in NY, Hired Hand - Farm.
- 1950 - ???
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / Rome Daily Sentinel, NY, Saturday Evening, April 24, 1971)
George C. Ripka, 81, of 6461 Lamphear Road, was pronounced dead at Rome Hospital today after being stricken at home.
He was employed in the maintenance department of the Oneida County Hospital.
Born Aug. 18, 1909, at Fish Creek Landing, he was the son of Christopher and Lulu Kilts Ripka.
He served in World War II. Before coming here six years ago, he resided at Camden and Fish Creek Landing.
Mr. Ripka married Florence Sawyer West on June 27, 1965 in Taberg. She died July 27, 1970.
Mr. Ripka was a member of the Vienna United Methodist Church and the Camden Post Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Mary Lou) Morinetti, Syracuse; two sons, James Ripka, Syracuse, and Donald Ripka, Altmar; three sisters, Mrs. George (Emma) Woodcock, Fish Creek Landing; Mrs. Glen (Camilla) Henry, Waterville, and Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Winters, Canastota, and six grandchildren.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
- 1930 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, (Sylvan Beach Road) fam # 171 - He and his wife were living with his in-laws.
- 1940 census, Gorham, Ontario, NY, (284 Lake Shore Road) no fam # - Lohr John, rents his home, ae 28, divorced, (M written but crossed out) 4 Yr HS, born in NY, Attendant US Veterans Hospital.
Marriage Notes for Camilla H Ripka and John G Lohr
- Wedding Announcement (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Wednesday, January 8, 1930)
Vienna, Jan. 8. — On Saturday night, Jan. 4, at Churchville occurred the marriage of Miss Camilla Ripka, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ripka of Fish Creek Landing, to John Lohr of Stacy Basin. Miss Emma Ripka, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and George Woodcock was best man,
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Marriage Notes for Lulu Isabelle Wilcox and Joseph Anthony DeVecchio
- Engagement Announcement (Utica Observer - Dispatch, NY, Sunday, September 19, 1954)
Mrs. Camilla Ripka, Waterville, announces the engagement of her daughter, Lulu Wilcox, to A 2c Joseph DeVecchio, Griffiss Air Force Base, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen E. DeVecchio, Struthers, Ohio. The wedding will be Nov. 13.
- 1940 census, Verona, Oneida, NY, fam # 52 - Woolsey Edward, rents his home, ae 38, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Laborer - Factory; Camilla, wife, ae 26, 1 yr HS, born in NY; Francis, son, ae 8, 2nd grade; Lulu, daughter, ae 4.
- 1950 census, Bridgewater, Oneida, NY, (Cottage Street) fam # 75 - Woolsey Edward L, ae 48, born in NY, Shovl Operator 0 road contractor; Camilla E, wife, ae 36, born in NY, Cook - restaurant; Francis E, son, ae 18, born in NY, Service Station Attendant - gas station; Lulu I, daughter, ae 14; Arthur E, son, ae 9.
- Obituary (The Observer Dispatch, Utica, Thursday, July 21, 1980)
WATERVILLE- Glen F. (Pete) Henry, 72, of 150 Babbott Ave. died July 24. 1980 in Community Memorial
Hospital, Hamilton.
He was born in Wallis Run, Pennsylvania, son of William F and Maude M Ziegler Henry. In 1958 in Waterville, he
was married to Camilla Ripka. He came to the Waterville area in 1946. For many years he was a lumber jack for H H Yeagle of Leonardsville and for 18 years he was with Doeskin Super Fine Products of Clayville. He is of the Methodist Faith. He was a U S Army Veteran of WW II.
Besides, his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs Glen (Ora) Hartford of Shunk, Pa.; one son, Miles Henry
of Shunk, Pa. one step-daughter, Mrs Joseph (Lou) DeVecchio, Waterville; two step-sons. Francis Lohr of Syracuse and Arthur Woolsey of Brookfield; two sisters. Mrs. Kathryn Barbour and Mrs William (Helen) Brooks, both of Star Route, Trout Run, Pa.; three brothers. Robert of Canton, Pa. and Lee and Herman of Star Route, Trout Run, Pa.; seven grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 pm at the Kloster Funeral Home, 210 Main St . Waterville with services by the Rev J Allen Black Burial will be in Grove, Cemetery, Higginsville Calling hours at the funeral home, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 Anyone so wishing, may contribute to the Waterville Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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- 1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 168 - She and her presumed daughter were living with her parents.
- Obituary (Find A Grave / Rome Daily Sentinel, NY, Monday October 18, 1943)
ROBERT G. RONEY
St. Roney Dies Of Gunshot Wound Young Man Killed in Accident at Texas Camp: Was Coach Line Driver
Oneida, Oct 18 - Raymond Roney of State Bridge, has been advised by the War Department of the death of his twin brother, S/Sgt. Robert G. Roney, member of the 475the Service Squadron of the Army Air Corps, Pyote, Texas, on Saturday in Balmohea, Texas, from accidental gunshot wounds. The body will be brought to this city for services.
The sergeant was born in Oneida, July 21, 1911, son of the late George and Jessie Roney. He attended St. Patrick's Parochial School and was a communicant of that church. He entered the service in January, 1943. Roney was employed by Oneida Ltd., and then became a driver for the Central New York Coach Lines, on the Syracuse Utica run, on which he served five years.
Surviving is a daughter, ‘Elizabeth Ann Roney, 7, of Higginsville; two brothers, Raymond and Cpl. Michael Roney who is serving in North Africa; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Roser of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Charity Towne of Oneida.
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-1940 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 168 - Living with her grandparents.- Obituary (Find A Grave / The Oneida Daily Dispatch on Jan. 22, 2017)
CANASTOTA Elizabeth Pardy, 79, formerly of Carter Road and High Street, died Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2017, in the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where she had been a resident for over two years.
Born in Canastota, on Feb. 13, 1937, she was the daughter of Robert and Eleanor Ripka Roney. A lifelong resident of Canastota, Liz was a graduate of Canastota High School. She married Roy D. Pardy, in Whitelaw Presbyterian Church, on Feb. 23, 1972. Roy died on Dec. 7, 2007.
Liz was a beautician, by profession, and also was employed by the Canastota School Systems. She was of the Protestant faith and loved her grandchildren and baking and enjoyed dancing, camping and ceramics.
Surviving are two daughters, two step daughters and their husbands, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers ; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private, at the request of Elizabeth, for the immediate family from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 300 S. Peterboro St., Canastota, with the Rev. Donna Chapman, officiating. Interment will be made in Grove Cemetery, Verona. There are no public hours of visitation.