Batavia Daily News
September 21, 1960Corfu Harold G. Haskell, 67, a retired farmer, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 20, 1960) after a long illness.
Mr. Haskell was born in the town of Pembroke June 16, 1893, a son of Elmer and Martha Currie Haskell. He was once employed by the G & S Tool and Die Works in Corfu.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Beideck and Mrs. Eleanor Beideck of Corfu; a sister, Mrs. Emily Chittenden of Corfu; four grandchildren, a niece and nephew.
Batavia Daily News
March 13, 1950Corfu Mrs. Elsie B. Colby, 56, wife of Robert W. Colby, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday (March 12, 1950) at St. Jeromes Hospital in Batavia where she was admitted Saturday afternoon after being stricken with coronary thrombosis.
Mrs. Colby was born at Corfu Oct. 4, 1893, a daughter of the late Alfred and Anna Cox Bartlett. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Rebekah Lodge, the Ladies Auxiliary of Community Post, V.F.W., and the Past Nobles Grands Club.
Surviving Mrs. Colby, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Alton A. Beideck and Mrs. Lawrence W. Beideck of Corfu; two brothers, William H. and Harry Bartlett of Corfu; five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Cox, Mrs. George Weimer amd Mrs. Ella Wood of Corfu, Mrs. George DeWitt of Buffalo and Mrs. Stewart H. Hamilton of East Pembroke; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Batavia Daily News
June 29, 1989CORFU - Lawrence W. Beideck, 68, of Leisurewood and Haines City, Fla., a former Corfu resident and a World War II Navy veteran, died Wednesday (June 28, 1989) at Genesee Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Beideck was born June 10, 1921. in Buffalo, a son of the late Warren and Clara Colby Beideck. He was a retired employee of Conrail in Buffalo. He was a member of the Corfu IOOF Lodge No. 634, a member and elder of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, and the United Transportation Union.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Haskell Beideck; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Carol Beideck of Akron; a daughter. Nancy E. Cummings of Akron; a sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Seelau of Corfu; two brothers. Donald Beideck of PortagevilIe and James Beideck of Batavia; four grandchildren, Mrs. Michelle Reynolds of Corfu, Joshua' Beideck of Akron. Chad and Brad Cummings of Akron ; and several nephews.
Batavia Daily News
February 28, 1975Corfu Mrs. Emily J. Chittenden, 80, of 919 Genesee St., died Thursday (Feb. 27, 1975) at Corfu.
She was born in Pembroke on Dec. 30, 1894, a daughter of the late Elmer and Martha Currie Haskell. She lived in this area for almost all her life. She was the wife of Edward Nelson Chittenden, who died in 1972, and Charles Higgins, who died in 1924.
Mrs. Chittenden is survived by three sons, Elmer Higgins of Corfu, Edward Higgins of Easr Pembroke and Myron Chittenden of Corfu, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
February 1, 1924Corfu, Feb. 1.- C. Edward Higgins, aged 29 years, who lived on a small farm west of Corfu owned by his father-in-law, Elmer Haskell, took his life yesterday afternoon, about 5 :US o'clock, by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun. He and his brother, Roy Rossman, who Iives in the east rooms of Orner Griswold's house on West Main street, went hunting yesterday afternoon and, coming home, Mr. Higgins went into the house and spoke to his 21year old son Elmer and his wife. He then went out to the barn. In A few minutes a shot was heard. Lottie McCowen, who lives on the larger Haskell farm adjoining and who helps Mrs. Higgins, found the body on the main floor of the barn. Dr. Pomery was called. Death had been instantaneous.
Mr. Higgins was born in Le Roy, June 23, 1895. In January, 1918, he married Miss Emily Haskell of Corfu. They lived in Batavia before coming to Corfu.
His mother, Mrs. Roy Rossman of Batavia, and a sister, Mrs. Donald T. Van De Vort of Caledonia, survive him, besides his wife and son Elmer.
Marriage Notes for Emily Jane Haskell and Charles Edward Higgins
MARRIAGE: Batavia Daily News
January 15, 19185Edwin C. Higgins, son of Me. and Mrs, George Higgins od Batavia, amd Miss Emily J. Haskell of Corfu were united in marriage at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse.
Batavia Daily News
May 21, 1921HIGGINS In Batavia, on May 21, 1921, to Charles Edward and Emily J. Haskell Higgins of No. 162 South Main street, a son.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Elmer C Higgins
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: New York
State of Residence: New York
County or City: Genesee
Enlistment Date: 21 Sep 1944
Enlistment State: New York
Enlistment City: Buffalo
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled structural- and ornamental-metal workers
Marital Status: Married
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Batavia Daily News
May 31, 1988Corfu – Elmer C. Higgins, 67, of West Genesee Road died at 6 p.m., Sunday (May 29, 1988) in Genesee Memorial Hospital, Batavia, where he had been a patient since April 14.
A son of Edward C. and Emily J. Haskell Higgins, he was born in Batavia May 21, 1921. He was a retired miner from National Gypsum Co. of Clarence Center. Mr. Higgins was a member of the Cathie-Wild Post 9000 VFW, the Corfu United Methodist Church, and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Swimline Higgins; two sons, Douglas C. of Plattsburg and Charles E. of New Jersey; a daughter, Nancy of Florida; eight grandchildren; a half-brother, Myron Chittenden of Corfu.
Mr. Higgins was the father of the late Robert C. Higgins and brother of the late Edward Higgins.
Batavia Daily News
March 10, 1924HIGGINS At No, 162 South Main street, Batavia, on March 6, 1924, to Mrs. Emily Haskell Higgins of Corfu, a son, named Edward Donald.
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Batavia Daily News
April 30, 1984Edward D. Higgins, 60, of 3077 West Main St. Rd., Friday (April 27, 1984) at Genesee Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Higgins, an employee of the Ford Gum Co., in Akron, was born March 6, 1924, in Corfu, a son of the late Charles E. Higgins and Emily Haskell Higgins Chittenden.
Surviving include two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Patricia) Schurr of Akron and Mrs. Timothy (Shirley) Slate of 11 Tracy Ave.; a son, Michael of Florida; two brothers, Elmer Higgins and Myron Chittenden, both of Corfu, and a granddaughter.
Batavia Daily News
March 6, 1984Mrs. Dorothy A. Schad Higgins, 57, of 3077 West Main St. Rd., who died Monday (March 5, 1984) at Genesee Memorial Hospital, was born March 7, 1926, in Akron, a daughter of Lloyd and Ida Ralph Schad, and graduated from Akron Central School.
Surviving are her husband, Edward; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Patricia) Schurr of Akron and Mrs. Timothy (Shirley) Slate of Batavia; a son, Michael Higgins of Florida; a granddaughter, Brooke Anne Slate; a sister, Mrs. Owen (Mary Lou) Boring of Pennsylvania; a brother, David (Paula) Schad of Akron; and an aunt, Evelyn Schad of Akron. She was a sister of the late James Schad.
Batavia Daily News
November 8, 1972Corfu - Edward N. Chittenden, 79, of 919 Genesee Rd., was pronounced dead on arrival at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 7, 1972) at St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia where he was brought by ambulance. Death was attributed to apparent coronary thrombosis.
Mr. Chittenden was born in the town of Bennington on Dec. 11, 1893. For the past 44 years he has operated his farm at his residence. Mr. Chittenden was a member of the Alden Lodge 594 F&A.M. and the Corfu Presbyterian Church. .
Surviving are his wife, Emily G. Maskell Higgins Chittenden; a son Myron G. Chittenden; two stepsons. Elmer and Edward Higgins, all of Corfu; a sister Kathrine Abramowicz or BUffalo: five grandchildren; six step grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Benjamin, Fred and Floyd Chittenden.
62229. Myron George Chittenden
The Batavian (NY)
April 24, 2017Corfu -- Myron G. Chittenden, 88, of Corfu, passed away Friday (April 21, 2017) at his home.
Myron was born on October 8, 1928, in Byron, a son of the late Edward and Emily Haskell Chittenden. He was the husband of the late Elaine Schmidt Chittenden and father of the late Donald M. and Jill (Bower) Chittenden.
Myron, along with his late wife Elaine, ran the family business, Chittenden Farm Produce of Corfu. He also started Myron Chittenden and Sons Roofing in 1968. Myron's favorite pastimes were playing cards, especially euchre, and jigsaw puzzles.
Surviving are his children, Chris Chittenden (Marcy Johnson), Betty Chittenden Lord, Frank (Sue) Chittenden and Emily (John) Koch; eight grandchildren, Edward (Shelly) Chittenden, Jessica (Jeff) Rhodes, Jason (Elizabeth) Lord, Chase Lord, Zachary (Sarah) Chittenden, Cody Chittenden, Wyatt Chittenden and Brian Koch; 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Houston Chronicle
October 18, 1970
WEBSTER - Leo J. Webster, 76,of 5555 Gasmer, Apt. 117, passed away Saturday.Survivors: Wife. Mrs. Annie W. Webster of Houston; daughters, Mrs. Don O. Meador of Houston, Mrs. J. M. Jordan of Dallas; brothers, Norman F. Webster of Texarkana, Ark., B. M. Webster Jr. of Russellville. Ark.; sister, Mrs. S. E. Tyer of Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren. Donald Richard Meador of Houston, Margret Jane and Jeffrey Webster of Dallas; several nieces and nephews.
Member of the First Methodist Church, Angeronia Masonic Lodge No. 168 A. F. & A.M., Memphis, Tenn. and V.F.W. Post No. 8928.
Memorial
Jane A. Meador, 64, entered into rest Sunday, December 30, 1984. Houston resident 21 years. Member First United Methodist Church of Houston. President of Chapel Forum Sunday School Class First First Methodist.
Survivors: Husband, Donald O. Meador; son, Donald R. Meador, both of Houston; mother, Annie W. Webster, Houston; sister, Margaret Jordan, Carrollton; grandchildren, Megan, Richard, William, Joseph Meador.
Houston Chronicle (TX)
April 21, 2005
DONALD O'NEAL MEADOR, born Dec. 20, 1921 in Arkadelphia, Ark. to Eugene and Annette O'Neal Meador. Died April 19, 2005 in Houston, Tx.
Preceded in death by wife Jane Webster Meador, brothers Dale Meador, Dick Meador, grandsons, William Meador and Joseph Meador.
Survived by wife, Corinne Hartman Meador; sisters, Jean Graham, Laura Wingfield; sister-in-law, JoAnn Meador; son Dick Meador; grandchildren, Megan Meador and Richard Meador; step-daughter, Olivia Wood and husband Mark; grandchildren Garrett Wood and Terrell Wood; numerous nieces and nephews. T
eacher and coach at Lamar HS from 1963 until retirement in 1984. 1950 - 1963 Hughes, Ark. Head Coach, winner of numerous state and district championships. Member, Houston FUMC, 1963-64. Member Spring Woods UMC, longtime volunteer at HNWMC hospital. Graduate OBU, MBA University of Memphis, member of Ouachita Baptist University and Lions Club.
Memorial Funeral Services, Spring Woods United Methodist Church, 1711 W. FM 1960 at Kuykendall, Friday April 22, 2005 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the American Heart Association.
James and Margaret Randle had no children.
Arkansas Gazette
June 5, 1987Mrs. Elva Edris Tyer, aged 81, of Little Rock, retired operator of the cafeteria at the state Capitol, died Tuesday. She was a member of the Winfield United Methodist Church and the Thornburgh Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was the widow of S. E. (Gene) Tyer. Survivors are a son, Gordon E. Tyer of Little Rock, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
April 1958Stevenson Eugene ("Gene") Tyer, aged 52, of 7212 F Street, owner of the state Employment Security Division and the state Capitol Cafeterias, died Friday at a Little Rock hospital. He was a member of the Winfield Methodist Church, the Knights of Pythias, the Pulaski Heights Lions Club, the Young Business Men's Association and the Civitan Club and was a board member of the Arkansas Restaurant Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elva Edris Webster Tyer; a son, Gordon E. Tyer of Hope; his father, C. A. Tyer of Little Rock; two brothers, W. E. Tyer and R. W. Tyer, both of Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Boyd of Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Helen Lockhart of Mission, Kan., and two grandchildren.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Gordon E Tyer
Birth Year: 1927
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Arkansas
State of Residence: Arkansas
County or City: Pulaski
Enlistment Date: 1 Jun 1945
Enlistment State: Arkansas
Enlistment City: Camp Chaffee Fort Smith
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source: Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) OfficEducation: 3 years of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)
October 13, 2019GORDON EUGENE TYER, 92, of Little Rock Died Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born February 14, 1927 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Stevenson Eugene and Elva Ednis Tyer. He married Martha Jane Payne in April 1947. While serving the Army Air Corp.in World War II he was stationed in Okinawa. He later retired after 39 years of service with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Martha Jane, two daughters; Gail Gravitt and Cheryl Brown, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
35703. Mildred Arvilla Haskell
Olean Times Herald
December 19, 1978WISCOY - Mrs. Mildred A. McKurth of RD 1, Portageville, died Monday (Dec. 18, 1978) at Cuba Memorial Hospital.
Born in Schenectady on Nov. 30, 1898, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haskell. She was married to Frank R. McKurth, who survives.
Mrs. McKurth was a member of the Wiscoy-Rossburg United Methodist Church. She was a retired cook.
Surviving besides her husband, are a son, Frank W. McKurth of Rossburg; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Alderman of Salamanca; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; a brother, Charles Haskell of Buffalo; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Caufield of Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in East Koy Cemetery, town of Plke.
Olean Times Herald
January 5, 1981WISCOY - Frank R. McKurth of RD 1 Portageville, died Sunday (Jan. 4, 1981) in the Houghton Nursing Care Center.
Born April 9, 1898 in Akron, he was a son of Charles and Nellie Parkhurst McKurth. He married the former Mildred A. Haskell, who predeceased him on Dec. 18, 1978.
Mr. McKurth was a retired truck driver.
Surviving are a son, Frank W. McKurth of Rossburg: a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Alderman of Salamanca: five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Salamanca Press
May 15, 1996SALAMANCA - Arthur H. Alderman, 75, of26 Main St. died unexpectedly Tuesday (May 14, 1996) at his home. Born Oct. 19, 1920 in Rushford, Mr. Alderman was a son of the late Arthur and Grace Alderman. On Jan. 29, 1954 in Hume, he married the former Dorothy McKurth, who survives. Prior to his retirement in 1983, Mr. Alderman was employed by the former Salco Corporation as a woodshaver. Prior to that, he worked at the Fancher Furniture Company.
Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Sandra Lee Alderman of Florida; one sister, Lenora Anderson of Hume; three brothers, Ralph Alderman of Fillmore, Donald Alderman of Olean and Robert Alderman of Rochester and several nieces and nephews.
62245. Richard Donald Caulfield
The Amherst Bee
February 7, 1996Caulfield, Richard D. of Amherst, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 1996. Husband of Linda (Hughes) Caulfield; father of Donna Inzina, Diane Schueler and James; brother of Charles and John. Also survived by four grandchildren.
The Bradenton Herald
July 1, 1992Thomas A. Caulfield Sr., 54, of Bradenton, died June 29 in HCA/L.W. Blake Hospital. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Caulfield came to Bradenton from there 12 years ago. He was a resident manager of Cortez Plaza Mobile Home Park and was a courier for PACE messenger service in Tampa.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Mary Rose Graham of Cheektowaga, N.Y.; three sons, Daniel, of West Seneca, N.Y., Thomas Jr., of Pleasanton, Calif., and Joseph, of Buffalo; three brothers, Jack, of Bradenton, and Dick and Chuck, both of Williamsville, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
June 17, 1993INDIAN FALLS - Mrs. Mabel L. Passmore, 99, of Indian Falls died Wednesday (June 16, 1993) at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina, where she had resided since Feb. 17.
Mrs. Passmore was born June 29, 1893, in the Town of Alabama, a daughter of the late Fayette and Mary Kenyon Haskell. She was the wife of the late Elmer Passmore. She was a member of the Indian Falls United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Indian Falls Senior Citizens.
Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Edythe Peorschke, and Geraldine and Malcolm Hake, all of Indian Falls; a sister, Irene Hilchey of Florida; eight grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
March 17, 1975Elmer Passmore, 85, who served as Pembroke Town Justice for 28 years and lived in Indian Falls and Florida, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday (March 16, 1975) at Heritage Nursing Home, Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Mr. Passmore was born in Buffalo, Dec. 8, 1889, a son of Albert B. and Rose Wall Passmore. A retired farm operator, he had spent Winters at his home at 1005 Canovia Ave., Orlando, Fla., since 1969. He was a member of Indian Falls Methodist Church for 62 years and a member of Indian Falls Senior Citizens Assn.
Surviving are his wife, Mabel Haskell Passmore; two daughters, Mrs. Malcolm (Geraldine) Hake and Mrs. Edward (Edythe) Poerschke, both of Indian Falls; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and a nephew Earl Passmore of Checktowaga.
62247. Geraldine Ellen Passmore
Batavia Daily News
September 15, 1916PASSMORE At Indian Falls, on September 8, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Passmore, a daughter, named Geraldine.
The Buffalo News (NY)
August 29, 2007
HAKE-Malcolm C. Of Indian Falls, NY, August 28, 2007; husband of the late Geraldine E. Hake; father of Paul Hake, Thomas (Mary) Hake, Carol (Charles) Houseknect, Beverly (Harvey) Sprout and Marcia Ruth; grandfather of 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews; brother of the late Janice Blish and Virginia Boyce.
Calling hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the C.B. BEACH & SON MORTUARY, INC., corner of Rts. 33 and 77 in Corfu, NY. Funeral Service Friday at 11 AM from the Indian Falls United Methodist Church.
Batavia Daily News
June 10, 1918PASSMORE At Indian Falls on May 27, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Passmore, a daughter named Edith Mabel.
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The Daily News (Batavia, NY)
March 25, 2006NORTH CHILI -- Mrs. Edythe M. Poerschke, 87, of West Wood Commons, formerly of Indian Falls, a former elections inspector, died Thursday (March 23, 2006) at Monroe Community Hospital.
She was born in the town of Alabama May 27, 1918, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mabel Haskell Passmore. Mrs. Poerschke was a longtime member of the Indian Falls United Methodist Church, joining in August 1933. She was a member of the Friendship Class since 1940, a member of the United Methodist Women for more than 50 years and a member of RSVP since 1989.
She began as an elections inspector in 1960 and was an active volunteer at the former Genesee Memorial Hospital (UMMC) Snack Shop, donating more than 5,000 hours through 1999.
She was wife of the late Edward Poerschke and sister of the late Geraldine Hake. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Gary) Hamilton of Batavia/Florida and Janice Hines of Rochester; a son, Roger (Marilyn) Poerschke of Arkansas; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Malcolm Hake; three sisters-in-law, Delores (Henry) Brunea, Leona Glidden and Ida Sumeriski; and several nieces and nephews.
Batavia Daily News
May 11, 1987INDIAN FALLS Edward R. Poerschke, 71, of 7922 Allegany Rd., was pronounced dead on arrival at 10:02 p.m. Saturday (May 9, 1987) at Genesee Memorial Hospital, Batavia.
Born in North Tonawanda on Oct. 20, 1915, he was a son of Rudolph A. and Agnes Wilke Poerschke. He was a machinist at Primas Mold in Buffalo and was a member of the Indian Falls United Methodist Church. Mr. Poerschke served for 12 years as a Town of Pembroke councilman.
Survivors include his wife, Edythe Passmore Poerschke; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Hamilton of Indian Falls and Mrs. Charles (Janice) Hines of North Chili; a son, Roger of Springdale, Ark.; a brother, Paul of Buffalo; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Glidden, Mrs. Clara Freck and Mrs. Ida Sumeriski, all of Florida, and Mrs. Henry (Dolores) Brunea) of Alabama and seven grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
October 10, 1991Walter Hilchey of Deerfield Beach, Fla., formerly of Oakfield, died Thursday (Oct. 9, 1991) in Deerfield Nursing Home.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Haskell Hilchey; a son, Kenneth Hilchey; a daughter, Marilyn Hilchey; five brothers and sisters; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
March 23, 1932HILCHEY - At Oakfield, On March 22, 1932, to Wallace and Irene Haskell Hilchey of North Main street, a son weighing six pounds.
Syracuse Herald-Journal (NY)
March 4, 1994Elmer D. Haskell, 90, of 120 Sykes St., died Thursday at the Groton Nursing Facility after a short illness.
Mr. Haskell was a native of Alabama, N.Y, and lived in Batavia before moving to Groton in 1932. He moved to Dryden in 1959 and was one of the first residents at the Groton Nursing Home in 1983.
He was employed as a machinist with Smith Corona in Groton and Cortland for more than 30 years before he retired in 1967. He was also employed with Groton Central School as a groundskeeper at Ross Field for many year
His wife, Pauline, died in 1958.Surviving are two sons, William E. of Groton and Robert C. of Baldwinsville; two daughters, Evelyn E. Lavoie and Edwina F. Thomas both of Pawtucket, R.I.; a brother, Kenneth of Batavia; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pawtucket Times
February 17, 1986PAWTUCKET - Marion E. Jarvis, 74, of 75 East Ave., died Saturday at the Elmwood Health Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late LeGrand Jarvis.
Born in Geneseo, N.Y., a daughter of the late Lueman and Ethel (Minor) Barnes, she resided in Pawtucket for four years and had previously lived on Long Island, N.Y.
She leaves two sons, Robert Haskell of Baldwinsville, N. Y., and William Haskell of Groton, N. Y.; two daughters, Evelyn Lavoie and Edwina Thomas, both of Pawtucket; a stepdaughter, Louise Scola of Long Island; two sisters, Bernice Hensel of Batavia, N.Y., and Frances Harrington of Ithaca, N. Y.; 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Batavia Daily News
April 6, 1929HASKELL At St. Jerome's hospital, on April 5, 1929, to Elmer and Marion Kezett Haskell, of No. 9 Olin avenue, a son.
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
October 27, 2020Robert C. Haskell, better known as Bob, died, with family by his side on Friday, October 23, 2020. The son of Elmer Haskell and Marion Barnes, Bob was born in Batavia, NY, on April 5, 1929.
Bob moved to Groton, NY, at a young age and graduated from Groton Central School where he first became involved in his future career of journalism. During his senior year, he was elected the school's governor, president of the Student Council and vice-president of the Honor Society. He also served as editor-in-chief of The Retrospect, the school yearbook. Robert was elected class vice-president during his junior and senior years. As a freshman, he helped found Gamma Nu Sigma, which published the school newspaper. Bob served as manager of the basketball, baseball and soccer teams during his high school days. He was chosen as an alternate to the American Legion Boys' State. Bob worked part-time as a "printer's devil" after school hours and on Saturdays at the Journal & Courier weekly newspaper in Groton.
Robert went on to study at Syracuse University. He had earned enough money working at the Journal & Courier to be able to pay the tuition for his first semester by himself, something he was always proud of. Robert washed dishes and waited on tables at the Iota Alpha Phi sorority house to earn his meals during his four years at the university. Robert also worked for the Smith-Corona typewriter manufacturing plant in Groton during the summers. He graduated with a dual major in journalism and political science.
Over the years Robert was the editor for the Groton Journal & Courier; the Waverly Sun; The Baldwinsville Messenger, the Homer Independent and the Rochester Times Union. He retired, as chief copy editor, after working for 40 years for the Syracuse Herald-Journal and the Herald-American.
Robert had a wonderful 66 years with his wife, Marjorie Nancy Haskell, prior to her death in September 2019. Over their time together, they traveled to all 50 states and got the opportunity to visit England, Wales and Scotland, something they thought they'd never do.
Bob was a member of the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club and served on the Village of Baldwinsville Planning Board. He served as president of the Baldwinsville Chapter, American Field Service. He also served as a trustee of the Riverview Cemetery Association of Baldwinsville. He was a lifetime member of the Syracuse Press Club. Bob was a member of the First Universalist Church in Central Square, where he served as vice president, president, newsletter editor as well as the leader of a video discussion group. Bob moved from Baldwinsville to the Hearth at Greenpoint in Liverpool three years ago. He always said how lucky he was to be living there.
Robert was predeceased by his siblings, Evelyn Lavoie, Edwina Thomas, and William Haskell.
He is survived by his children, Robert (Melanie), Zionsville, IN; David (Linda Ryan), Baldwinsville; Kathy Patenaude (Dennis), Halfmoon, NY; and Joan, Anchorage, AK as well as his grandchildren, Tim Haskell, Ian Wright, Daniel Wright and Benjamin Wright.
Due to current COVID restrictions, a celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later time.
The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
September 26, 2019Marjorie "Nancy" Haskell, 88, died on Tuesday at Iroquois Nursing Home.
She was born in Elizabethtown, NY and lived in the Baldwinsville area for most of her life.
Nancy was a Medical Assistant for a pediatrician's office in Baldwinsville for many years. She loved reading which led her to work at the Baldwinsville Library after retirement. Nancy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and playing scrabble. She loved playing the piano and singing.
Nancy is predeceased by her sister, Jean McCasland.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert C. Haskell; daughters, Kathryn (Dennis) Patenaude of Halfmoon, NY and Joan Haskell of Anchorage, AK; sons, Robert (Melanie) Haskell, Jr. of Zionsville, IN and David Haskell of Baldwinsville, NY; grandchildren, Timothy Haskell and Ian, Daniel and Benjamin Wright; sisters, Margaret Schockner of Big Flats, NY, Naomi Markle of Jacksonville, FL, and Billie Ann Wilson of San Diego, CA; brother, Charles Lobdell of New Port Richey, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Batavia Daily News
December 20, 1930HASKELL In Batavia, on December 19, 1930, to Elmer and Marion Haskell of No. 31 Trumbull Parkway, a son, weighing 8 � pounds.
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
July 24, 1999William E. Haskell, 68, of 168 Cayuga St.,Groton,died Wednesday in Ithaca. He was born in Batavia. He graduated from Groton High School and the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville. He retired in 1984 after 34 years with Smith-Corona, Cortland. He was a member of Stonehedge Golf Course, Sons of the American Legion, War Dads of the Groton Legion and St. Anthony's Church.
Survivors: His wife, the former Mary Sullivan; two sons, Patrick and William, both of Groton; a sister, Edwina Thomas of Groton; a brother, Robert of Baldwinsville.
Mary Elizabeth Margaret Sullivan
The Ithaca Journal
May 15, 2006
GROTON - Mary E. Sullivan Haskell, 73, of 168 Cayuga St., Groton, died Sunday, May 14, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 1, 1932 in Genoa, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Barry Sullivan.
Having been a resident of Groton since 1956, she had been employed at Smith Corona for 14 years and later provided childcare for many families in Groton for over 37 years. For all of the children she provided daycare for, her guidance, support and love provided them a solid foundation from which they developed into outstanding adults.
She was a faithful and active communicant at St. Anthony's Church in Groton for over 50 years as well as a volunteer at the Groton Nursing Home, Groton Food Pantry and enjoyed her membership in the Forty Nightly Club. She was also a great cook and baker of which many people enjoyed.
She is survived by her sons, William T. (Angel) Haskell of Genoa and Patrick J. (Charlene) Haskell of Groton; her granddaughter, Alison; her grandson, Dylan; and her sister, Rita (William) Berich of Groton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, William E. in 1999; and a brother, Thomas Sullivan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 17th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church in Groton with Reverend Scott Kubinski as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday morning, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton. Memorial Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to the Groton Ambulance Fund.
The Times
June 28, 1994PAWTUCKET Evelyn M. Lavoie, 61, of 10 Goff Ave. died Monday at home. Born in Groton, N.Y., a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Marion E. (Barnes) Haskell, she lived in Pawtucket most of her life. She was employed at Carol Cable Co. and The Times before her retirement.
She is survived by two daughters, Teri L. Lavoie of Rehoboth, Mass., and Tina M. Lavoie of Pawtucket; a son, Thomas P. Lavoie of Providence; a sister, Edwina Thomas of Pawtucket; two brothers, Robert Haskell of Baldwinsville, N.Y., and William Haskell of Groton, N.Y.; a grandson, two granddaughters and nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Paul R. Lavoie.
Batavia Daily News
March 3, 1989NORTH ATTLEBORO - Paul R. Lavoie, 57, of 18 Poppasquash Road, a dispatch supervisor for many years at Crosby Valve and Gauge, Wrentham, died Thursday at home. He was the husband of Nancy (Ficco) Lavoie.
Born in Pawtucket, March 1, 1932, he was the son the late Arsene and Aurore (Chandonnaite) Lavoie. He had lived in North Attleboro most of his life. Mr. Lavoie was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and was a "Friend" of LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro, for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War.
Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Thomas Lavoie of Providence, Frederick Battersby of Rutland and John Battersby of Easton; two daughters, Kathleen Ramundo of Dumont, N.J., and Teri Lavoie of Providence; two sisters, Jacqueline Barnett of Coventry,R.I., and Theresa Orlinski of Pawtucket; a brother, Roland Laovie in Maine; and two grandchildren.