Obituaries of the Sanford Family

DIED IN ARKPORT

ARKPORT-April 1, 1914 Mrs Julia (Sanford) Ward. 84 years old, one of the most highly respected women of the village, died late last evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Arthur Collins following a brief illness.

Mrs. Ward is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Collins, of Arkport, and Mrs. Estella Van Scoter of Hornell, and two sons Lewis Ward of Arkport and Levi Ward of Passaic, N.J. The funeral will be held Friday Morning at 11:30 o=clock at the home of Mrs. Collins and at 2:00p.m. at the Bishopville Methodist Church. Burial in Bishopville.

MISS GRACE M. SAXTON

CANASERAGA-February 18, 1954-Miss Grace M. Saxton, retired school teacher, died yesterday in Bethesda Hospital in North Hornell after a brief illness. She was 60 years old.

She was a native of Canaseraga, graduate of Canaseraga High School, Hornell Teacher Training Class and Geneseo Normal School. She taught in vicinity for a time and then taught in Rochester until her retirement two years ago.

Survivors include a brother, Carl E. Saxton of Canaseraga, aunts and cousins.

The body is at the Craig and Scott Funeral Home here where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Raymond Tennies will officiate and burial will be in Canaseraga Cemetery.

E.CLAIR SAXTON DIES SUDDENLY

Noted Well Driller Drops Dead at Work; Funeral Thursday

CANASERAGA, July 12, 1932- E. Clair Saxton, 76years old, known throughout several adjoining counties as a well driller of long experience, dropped dead yesterday afternoon at the Kreidier District school on Oak Hill, Steuben county where he had been working.

Farmers in the vicinity talked with Mr. Saxton at 5 p.m. and a half hour later one of them found him dead. Coroner M.G. Burch of Hornell issued a death certificate, natural causes being the reason for his sudden death.

He was born on Big Creek, Steuben county, February 13, 1856 and moved to Canaseraga when young. He had resided here since and for 45 years followed his profession of well drilling.

On February 22, 1893 he married Miss Nellie Sanford who survives together with a daughter, Grace M.. of Rochester, and a son, Carl E. of this place. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and the K.O.T.M. At one time he was chief of the local fire department.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the home with the Rev. W. H. Robertson of Hunts officiating. Burial will be in the Angelica cemetery.

L. AGNES REYNOLDS
(Published in The Evening Tribune-Hornell,NY)

HORNELL - L. Agnes Reynolds, 85, of 110 Elizabeth St., Hornell, formerly of Breesport, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2006).

Agnes was born July 1, 1920, in Almond, the daughter of the late James and Mertie Flint Sanford.

Mrs. Reynolds was a retired nurse's aide at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. She also was an assistant dietitian at Bethesda Hospital in Hornell, after moving to Canisteo.

Agnes was a former member of the Breesport United Methodist Church and the Breesport Firemen's Auxiliary.

Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Donald B. Reynolds, Jan. 6, 1996; and her son, David Reynolds, Aug. 29, 1965. She also was predeceased by her brother and sisters, Paul Sanford, Pearl Sanford and Beverly Bailey.

Catherine Marie Sanford, daughter of Jared and Rebecca Sanford, was born in Bums, Allegany county New York, May 24, 1841, where she spent her girlhood days.

On February 25, 1864, she was united in marriage to Peter VanVranken. This union was blessed with two daughters and four sons, one son dying in infancy and another at the age of twenty-one years.

In 1866, with her husband and two small children, she came to Michigan and located at Mt. Pleasant and since that time moved to the farm on which she lived until her death which came October 3d, 1917, at the age of 76 years, four months and nine days.

Franklin Sanford, 79 years old, died on Monday evening at 9 o'clock at the home of his son, LaVerne Sanford, in Bishopville. Mr. Sanford had been in poor health for several years. He has lived in that vicinity practically his entire .life and was very well known.

Besides the son with whom he lived, he is survived by a son, Adelbert Sanford, of Almond, two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Saxton of Canaseraga and Mrs. Mae Thompson of Grove. One sister, Mrs. Kittie VanVranken, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.

The funeral will be held from the home of La Verne Sanford on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock and from the Bishopville church at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in the Bishopvile cemetery. August 27, 1917

Died at her home Tuesday, March 19, 1918. Mrs. Sanford, wife ofL.C. Sanford, aged 49 years. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and five children, Carrie and Esther at home, Mrs. William Marvin, of Bishopville, Lloyd of Almond, James of North Hill. Also two brothers and one sister. Funeral will be held Friday at 12:30 o'clock at the house, and 20'clock at the M..P. church of Arkport. Burial in Arkport cemetery.

Peter VanVranken, the youngest son of John and Elizabeth VanVranken was bom in Fulton Co., New York, September 14,1829, departed this life November 1, 1923, at the age of ninety four years, one month and eighteen days.

He enlisted in the Civil War in 1861 in Burns, New York, Allegany County and served his country until 1863 when he was honorably discharged from service on account of sickness caused by exposure.

He was married to Catherine Sanford in 1864 and came to Michigan in 1866, locating in Mt. Pleasant, where he worked at the carpenter trade until 1874 when he moved on a farm in Coe township where he resided until his death. His wife passed October 3, 1917. They had four sons and two daughters, the eldest dying in infancy and the youngest at the age of twenty one years.

He, with his wife was converted to the Christian faith about 45 years ago under the ministry of elder Cook. He is the last member of a family of ten children.

We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our father and for the beautiful floral offerings;also the F. and A.M. also the singers and the minister, for his words of comfort and sympathy.

Private funeral services were held this afternoon in the family home in Almond for Mrs. Grace Lee Sanford, who died Friday evening following a long illness. The Rev. Frank Karr and the Rev. F. W. Jackson officiated and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Almond.

Mrs. Sanford was born January 6, 1880, in the town of Almond. She was a member of the Almond Union of Churches, Philathea Class,Almond Grange and 20th Century Club.

Surviving are her husband, Adelbert Sanford; three daughters, the Misses Pauline and Vera Sanford at home and Mrs. Henry Benthin of Elba; three sisters, Mrs. John D. Conderman of Hornell, Mrs. Jesse Bumside of Canaseraga and Miss Harriett Bailey of Almond; two grandchildren.

Almond-June 6-Adelbert Sanford, resident of this village for the past 35 years, died Sunday evening at Bethesda Hospital in North Hornell where he was removed Saturday evening. He had previously been a patient at the Straight Nursing Home in Almond. He had been ill about three months.

He was born in the Town of Bums December 24, 1880, and was a well known farmer of this area. He was a member of the Almond Union of Churches, Almond Grange, served as mayor of Almond shortly after the village was incorporated, served as assessor in Town of Almond, and as Republican County committeeman for several years.

Surviving are three daughters, Miss Pauline Sanford at home. Mrs. Henry Benthin of Elba and Miss Vera Sanford at home; two grandchildren, Lois and Lynn Benthin; several nieces and nephews.

The body is at the Robertson Funeral Home in Main street Homell, where friends may

call and where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, in Almond.

Graydon Adelbert, infant son of Mr .and Mrs. Adelbert Sanford dies at their home in South Canaseraga early yesterday morning, aged 4 months. Funeral will be held at their home Monday September 22nd at 1 o'clock.. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Almond.

Almond-Vera Sanford Brown, 75, of Scio RD 1 died today (January 12, 1987) at the home of her sister in Almond following a long illness.

A native of the Town of Bums, she was a former resident of the Town of Almond and Rochester and for the past 37 years the Town of Scio.

She was a licensed practical nurse, did private duty in Rochester, Hornell and the Wellsville areas, and was employed at the Scio Central School cafeteria..

She attended the former Fredonia Normal School and graduated from the former Rochester School of Practical Nursing. She was a member of the Scio United Methodist Church, its choir and women's group; and the Scio Senior Citizens.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol Metcalf of Marion; a son, Lawrence of Lafayette, Ind.; a sister, Pauline Sanford of Almond; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew; and cousins.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m.Tuesday at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville,where a service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Revs. Frederick Wood and James Moser will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scio United Methodist Church, P.o. Box 21, Scio 14880; or to Southern Tier Hospicare Corp., in care of Camille A 'Neill, Almond 14804.

Pauline B. "Polly" Sanford, 92, of Almond and most recently a resident of Mercycare in Hornell,died Saturday (September 9,2000) at St. James Mercy Hospital.

Born October 3, 1907, in the Town of Burns, the daughter of Adelbert and Grace Bailey Sanford. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Carmen Benthin and Vera Brown.

Polly was a graduate of Geneseo Normal and Buffalo State College, where she received her bachelor of arts degree. She taught at the former Alfred High School, later teaching elementary grades at Alfred-Almond Central School, retiring after 25 years in 1965.

She was a life-long resident of Almond, and was a member of the Almond Historical Society and the Twentieth Century Club. A member and longtime Sunday school teacher of the Almond Union of Churches, she also served on several church boards.

She is survived by a niece, Lois Benthin of Batavia; a nephew, Lynn (Marion) Benthin of Apalachin; several cousins; two great-nieces and one-great nephew.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Robertson Funeral Home, Inc., Hornell, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with Michelle Ormsby officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond..Memorial contributions may be made to the Almond Union of Churches Memorial Fund, 11 main St., Almond, N.Y. 14804

JASPER-Ortha M. Vanskiver,66, of Jasper RD 1, died Sunday (September 8, 1991) at St..Jarnes Mercy Hospital, Homell, following a long illness.

Born August 7, 1925, in the Town of Bums, a daughter of Charles Burr Kellogg and Carrie Jane Sanford Kellogg, she was married January 16, 1946, to Elmer H. VanSkiver who survIves.

She attended Bishopville Country School, was a 1943 graduate of Arkport high School and attended Hornell Business Institute, Federal Commercial School, graduating in 1944.

She was a member of the Arkport Methodist Church, Bishopville Methodist Church and the South Canisteo Methodist Church. She was a member of The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry and a 45-year member of the Jasper Grange.

In addition to her husband, survivors include; a son, David L. VanSkiver, Andover; five daughters, Cheryl Y. Drake, Jasper; Sharon E. Brewer, Arkport; Carrie S. Wade, Jasper; Rebecca a. Mong, Eldred, Pa. : Gayle M. VanSkiver, Jasper; a brother, Richard B. Kellogg of Ole an; three sisters, Phyllis M. Spencer, Syracuse; Esther A. Hughes, Utica; Clessa C. Allen, Flowery Branch, Ga.; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandaughters; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m.. Today at the Robertson Funeral Home, Homell where a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Jasper Cemetery, Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Rochester Regional Chapter, Inc., 797 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14620 or to the Southern Tier Association for the Blind Inc., 719 Lake Street, Elmira, N.Y. 14903

JASPER-Elmer H. VanSkiver, 76, of VanSkiver Road, died Monday (December 11,2000) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., following a long illness.

He was born March 9, 1924 in Hornell, to Ray and Leona Hayes VanSkiver. He married Ortha Kellogg on January 16, 1946 in Hornell, who predeceased him in September 1991. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Wilbur and Merle VanSkiver; three sisters, Blanche Van Dusen, Eva Kinney and Doris Early and one grandaughter, Vanessa Wade.

Mr. VanSkiver owned and operated the Three Pine Dairy Farm in Jasper from 1948 to 1976. During that time he also worked at the Newark Dairy Plant in Canisteo and Corning Glass Works. From 1977 to 1991, he was a truck driver for the Jasper Town Highway Dept. Retiring in 1991. He was a life long resident of Jasper and member of the Jasper Grange. He also enjoyed and assisted in the travels of the Amish in the community.

Survivors include his step mother, Marjorie VanSkiver of South Canisteo; one son, David (Vicki) VanSkiver of Andover; five daughters, Cheryl (Lloyd) Drake, Carrie Sue (Carroll) Wade and gayle VanSkiver all of Jasper, Sharon Brewer of Canisteo and Rebecca Mong of Eldred, Pa.; two brothers, Wyman and Edgar VanSkiver of Jasper; four sisters, Lina Carroll of Morris, Lola Lewis of Greenwood, Eleanor Russell of Hornell and Joyce Willis of Jasper; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren;several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 to Sp.m. Friday ar the H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo where memorial and committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Brian Diffenbacher officiating. Burial will be in the Jaspser Cemetery .

Memorials in the name of Elmer VanSkiver may be made to the Jasper Ambulance Corp., c/o Carol Whitehead, 3651 County Rte. 72, Jasper. N.Y. 14855

Mrs. Myrtie Sanford Marvin, formerly of 91 Maple St., died Tuesday at St. James Hospital shortly after arrival by city ambulance. She was 76.

Survivors include one foster son, George Meyers of Arkport; one sister, Mrs. John Harvey of Swains; one brother, Lloyd D. Sanford of Almond; two nieces, Mrs. Ortha VanSkiver of Jasper with whom she resided, and Mrs. Phyllis Spencer of Syracuse.

The funeral and committal service will be at the Robertson Funeral Home in Hornell at 1 :30 p.m. Thursday with burial in Arkport Cemetery.

William P. Marvin died Thursday at his home at 91 Maple St., following a long illness. He was 75 years old.

Born in Almond, he was engaged in farming there until 1943 when he came to Hornell and worked as a carpenter for approximately 20 years. He was a former trustee of the Arkport Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtie Sanford Marvin; a foster son, George Meyers of Arkport RFD 1; and two nieces who he and his wife raised, Mrs. Elmer VanSkiver of Jaspser and Mrs. Douglas Evans of Syracuse; and three foster grandchildren.

The body is at the Robertson Funeral Home in Hornell. It will be removed to the Arkport Methodist Church at 1 :30 p.m. Monday for funeral and committal services at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.

CANASERAGA-Opal R. Kellogg, 75, formerly of Canaseraga, died Friday (July 14, 1995) in California.

Born February 16, 1920, in Shreveport, La., she was a daughter of Barry and Delta Mae Young. She was predeceased by her husband, La Verne Charles Kellogg.

Survivors include her children, Charles Wayne Kellogg (and wife,Diane) Arthur James Kellogg (and wife Patty), Opal Patricia Jones (and her husband Blakesley), Lorrel Neal Kellogg (and wife Dorothy), Franklin Cefus Kellogg (and wife Karen); 19 grandchildren; one broter, Andrew Franklin Young of Donaldsville, La.; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Mann Funeral Home in Canaseraga. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Arkport Cemetery, with the Rev. William Allen officiating.

BIRDSALL-LaVerne Kellogg, 48, of Birdsall died Thursday at Robert Packer Hospital on Sayre, Pa.

He had been employed by Charles F. Oliver, dealer in John Deere implements in Canaseraga for 24 years.

Survivors include his wife Opal Young Kellogg; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Bob of Hornell; four sons, Wayne, ofWurtsmith AFB, Mich., Arthur of Otis AFB. Mass., and Neil and Frank, both at home; his father, C. Burr Kellogg of Swains; a brother, Richard of Olean; four sisters, Mrs. Clessa Allen of Hornell, Mrs. Ortha VanSkiver of Jasper, Mrs. Phyllis Spencer of Nedro and Mrs. Esther Hughes of Utica.

A service will be at 3 :30 p.m. Monday at Mann Funeral Home in Canaseraga with burial in Arkport Cemetery.

Charles H. Kellogg passed away at his home in Bishopville at 1 :30 a.m. October 27,1918 at the age of 59 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and four children, Burr and E1valene at home, Arthur of Arkport and Mrs. George Waggoner of Painted Post, also two sisters, Mrs. Schuyler McPhee of Seneca Falls; and Mrs. J .M.Robbins of Arkport; also six grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 0' clock Wednesday afternoon.

CANASERAGA-Mrs. Carrie Sanford Kellogg of Ovid died there Sunday. She was 60 years old, Born in AImond, she had resided in Ovis for several years.

Survivors besides her husband include two sons, La Verne Kellogg of Canaseraga and Richard Kellogg of Olean; four daughters,Mrs. Ortha VanSkiver of Jasper, Mrs. Phyllis Spencer of Syracuse. Mrs. Esther Hughes of Utica ans Mrs. Clessa Allen of Hornell; two sisters, Mrs. John Harvey of Swain, and Mrs. Myrtie Marvin of Hornell; two brothers, James Sanford of Arkport and Lloyd Sanford of Almond; 23 grandchildren.

The body is at the Mann Funeral Home in Canaseraga where funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday with the Rev. Ronald Tryon officiating, burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.

CANASERAGA-Charles Burr Kellogg, 78, ofCanaseraga died Wednesday night at Bethesda Hospital following a short illness.

He was formerly employed at the Town of Bums Highway Department, before retireing in 1958.Surviving are a son, Richard, Olean; four daughters, Mrs. Ortha VanSkiver, Jasper, Mrs. Phyllis Spencer, Syracuse; Mrs. Esther Hughes, Utica; Mrs. Clessa Allen, Homell.

Funeral services will be 1 :30 p.m. Sunday at Mann Funeral Home, Canaseraga with burial in Arkoport Cemetery.

ALLEGANY-Richard B. Kellogg, Sr., a resident of the Bradford Manor and formerly 3974 Route 417, died Thursday (November 13, 2003) at the Bradford Manor.

Born in West Clarksville, on April 10, 1922, he was a son of Charles B. And Carrie (Sanford) Kellogg. On August 21, 1942 in Addison, he married Maxine E. Bird, who survives.

Mr. Kellogg worked for several years for the fonner Weston Lumber Co. in Glean and also for Stroehmann's Bakery. He later was a self-employed truck driver prior to his retirement.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Sandra (John) Wells of Munith, Mich.; two sons, Richard B. (Sheree) Kellogg, Jr. And Loren J. (Julie) Kellogg, both of Allegany; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two sistrs; Esther (Trevor) Hughes of Utica and Carrie Allen of Gainesville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Ortha VanSkiver, Phyllis Spencer and Fern Kellogg; two brothers, La Verne Kellogg and Nelson Kellogg. There will be no public visitaions. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorails may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Western New York.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 West State Road., Olean.

CANASERAGA-January 8-Harold Lacy of Canaseraga R.D. died early Thursday morning at Bethesda Community Hospital in North Hornell where he had been a patient since Tuesday evening. He was 21 years of age and had always lived in Canaseraga. He was a farmer and was employed by the American Breeders Service.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Roe Lacy; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Hugh Lacy; two brothers, Leon Lacy and Harvey Lacy, and his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lacy, all ofCanaseraga, and his grandfather, Lloyd Sanford, of Almond, several uncles, an aunt, cousins and one niece.

Mann Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Garwoods Methodist church with Rev. E.L. Eldredge officiating. Burial was in the Canaseraga cemetery.

CANASERAGA-Donald Harold Lacy, two month old son of Mrs. Carolyn Lacy and the late Harold Lacy of Canaseraga, died Tuesday morning at Bethesda Hospital in North Hornell.

Surviving besides his mother are his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Glenn Roe of Olean and Mr.and Mrs. Hu~ Lacy ofCanaseraga; maternal great-grandmothers, Mrs. Myra Roe of Dundee and Mrs. Winfred Chapin of Olympia, Was., maternal great-great-granmother, Mrs. Nellie Sparrow of North Woodstock, Conn.; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lacy of Canaseraga; and paternal great-grandfather, Lloyd Sanford of Almond.

Services will be at the conveniences of.the family with burial in Canaseraga cemetery

CANASERAGA-Darlene B. Lacy, 49, died Tuesday (August 25, 1998).She was born May 7, 1949 in Dansville to Neil and Bernice Smart-Price.

She was a member of the Garwoods Methodist Church, WNY Draft Horse Club and she and her husband Leon owned and operated the Lacy Feed Store in Canaseraga.

Lacy. She is survived by her mother, Bernice Price of Rochester, mother-in-law, Estehr Lacy of Garwoods; her husband, Leon; one daughter, Dawn (Scott) Hamsher of Dansville; two wons, Brian (Kelly) Lacy of Swain and Stephen (Colleen) Lacy of Lime; five grandchildren, Geramie, Lacy, Devon, Kyle and Adam; two brothers, Audit Price of Rochester, and Neil (Mary) Price, Jr. of Dansville; and nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Mann's Funeral Home in Canaseraga from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Garwoods Methodist Church, with Pastor Ethel Kelsey and Rev. Olson Clark officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Garwoods Methodist Church in her memory would be appreciated.

CANASERAGA-Carl E. Saxton, 71, of Barco,N.C., a former Canaseragaresident, died this morning in Elizabeth City, N.C., after a brief illness. Mr. Saxton was employed 25 years at the former Canaseraga Bank until retiring in 1971. He was a member of Canaseraga Larger Parish Church and the Masonic Lodge in Canaseraga.

An Army veteran of World War 11, he also belongs to Currituck Masonic Lodge No. 463 in North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rsgins Martin Saxton, and three cousins.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. Friday at the Mann Funeral Home, Canaseraga, where a service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Canaseraga Cemetery .

CANASERAGA - June 7, 1996, age 80. Survived by his wife, Esther (Sanford) Lacy; two sons, Leon (Darlene) and Harvey {Sue) Lacy, bothofCanaseraga;one sister, Mildred Sick of Wallace. N. Y.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 11 at 11 :A.M. at the Garwoods United Methodist Church with the Rev. Olson Clark officiating.Internment Canaseraga Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Garwoods United Methodist Church Memorial Fund Arr: The Mann Funeral Home,Inc. , 11 Pratt Street., Canaseraga, N. Y.

HORNELL-Harley L. "Slim" Sanford,71, of5 Main Street., died Tuesday(, June 28, 1983), after being stricken at his home.A native of the Town of Burns, he had lived all his 1ife in the Hornell area. He retired in 1974 from the former Firestone Tire Co., store.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kay Sanford; five sons, James of Auburn, California., Harley of Cleveland, Ohio, Robert, Philip and Roy, all of Hornell; five daughters; Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham, Lenox, Kansas,Mrs.JoAnn Ross of Rochester, Mrs. Frances Holley of Co hoc ton, Mrs. Judy Guidara of Altoona, Pa., and Mrs, Deborah Edmond of Dansville, a sister, Mrs. Hugh Lacy of Garwoods; a brother, Bryce of Wayland RD 1; 26 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Landon- Beaver Funeral Home in Hornell; where a service will be Friday at the convenience of the family, Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond.

AUBURN,CALIF.-James Paul Marvin, 47, of Auburn, Calif., formerly of Hornell, died Saturday (September 24, 1983) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinez.

A native of New York, he lived most of his life in Meriden, Conn., before moving to California.He was a U.S. Navy Veteran..Survivors include his wife, Coralie Brown Marvin; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Jo Swesey of California; three grandchildren; his mother,

Mrs. Kay Sanford of Hornell; four brothers, Harley Sanford of Lakewood, Ohio, Robert, Philip and Roy Sanford, all of Hornell;five sisters. Mrs. Betty Cunningham of Lenexa, Kansas, Mrs. JoAnn Ross of Rochester,N.Y., Mrs. Frances holley of Co hoc ton, N.Y., Mrs. Judy Guidara of Altoona, Pa., and Mrs. Deborah Edmond ofNunda, N.Y.

A funeral service and cremation will be in Sacramento, Calif. Local arrangements were by the Landon-Beaver Funeral Home in Hornell.

HORNELL-Kay Sanford (Thais A. Curry),84, formerly of 141 Thatcher St., Hornell, passed away peacefully Thursday (April 12, 2001) at the Hornell Gardens after a long illness. Kay was born Sept. 2, 1916 in Nunda,NY., the daughter of James and Gertrude Brooks Curry. She was married in 1940 to Harley L. "Slim" Sanford who predeceased her in June 1983. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Kay Marie in Dec. 1943 and a son, James Paul Marvin in Sept. 1983,

She is survived by nine children, Betty (Barkley) Cunningham of Lenexa, Kansas, JoAnn (Lyman) Ross of Rochester, Harley B. (Maureen) Sanford of Sullivan, Ohio, Frances Holley of Wayland, Judy (Francis) Guidara of Altoona, Pa., Robert W. (Betty) Sanford of Hornell, Philip D. (Eloise) Sanford of Hornell, Deborah (Douglas) Edmond of Dansville, Roy (Lori) Sanford of Horne II; 41 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Friends may call Friday, April 13, from 7-9 p.m. only, at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell. Private Internment will be in th Woodlawn Cemetery in Almond..

Kay Marie Sanford, ten-month old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Harley Sanford of Arkport, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1943, of pneumonia. Besides her parents, she leaves one brother, James; two sisters, Betty and JoAnn,all at home, a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nettie Sanford of Arkport, and a maternal grandmother,Mrs. James Curry ofNunda. Funeral services will be held atthe home, 19 West Ave. , Tuesday at2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Proper officiating. Burial will be in the Arkport Cemetery.

HORNELL-Grace M. Sanford, 82, of 172 Terry St., died Monday (March 15, 1993) at St. James Mercy Hospital. Born June 9, 1910 in Batavia, a daughter of John and Grace Stalter Schleggel, she was married to Lloyd (Mike) Sanford, who died in 1976.A resident of Hornell for over 30 years, she was a waitress at the former Silver pollar Restaurant for many years.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews. . There will be no calling hours. Private services will be arranged by the Robertson Funeral Home, Homell. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond.

AUBURN,CALIF.-Coralie A. Frey, 64, of 12320 Frontera Drive, Auburn, Calif., died Jan. 6, 1999,ather home .She was born on August 15, 1934 in Belmont, N.Y. ,the daughter of Victor and Gladys Austin Brown. On November 22, 1983, she married Roy F. Frey, who survives.

She was a 1951 graduate 0f Belmont Central School and upon graduation, she lived and worked in Alfred and Hornell. She later moved to California where she worked for the J.C. Penny Co., in Auburn, Calif., for nine years.

Surviving besides her husband is a daughter, Nancy Swesey of Forrest Hill, Calif.: a sister, Marian (Everette) Rossman of Belmont; a brother, Donald V. (JoAnn) Brown of Belmont; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also, several nieces and nephews.

Burial in Forest Hills Cemetery, Belmont, at a later date. Arrangements are under the "direction of J. W. Embser Sons Funeral home, hic.

Nelson Sanford, son of Mr. And Mrs. LaVern Sanford, died at the home of his parents in Bishopville Monday of typhoid pneumonia aged 17 years. The passing away of this young man was a great shock to his relatives and friends and his heart-breaking parents have the sympathy of all in this hour of bereavement. The funeral was held from his late home. Wednesday morning at 12 o'clock. Rev. Richards of Arkport officiating. Burial at Arkport. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

ARKPORT-Elizabeth M. Pierce, 67, of75 Main Street died Wednesday (March 30, 1994) at St. James Mercy Hospital, where she had been admitted earlier in the day.Born in Arkport, April 27, 1926, a daughter of William and Myrtie Stewart, she resided during her early life in Bishopville. She made her home in Arkport the past five years.

She was a member of the former Big Creek United Methodist Church, a fonner member of the Arkport American Legion AuxilIary and the Women of the Moose in Hammondsport.

She was employed for several years at the former Westinghouse plant in Bath~ and at Smokey's Truck Stop in Bath, where she was affectionately known as '"Grandma".

Surviving are her husband, Richard Pierce, her four daughters, Charlotte Dodge of Bath,Carol Andrews of Bath, Marcia Davis of Almond, and Connie Freeland of Almond;four sons, Adair Sanford of Virginia, Robert Sanford of Ohio, Terry Sanford of Tennesee, and Calvin Sanford of Hornell; her former husband, Robert E.Sanford of Hornell; 30 grandchildren and 11 great -grandchildren.

Their will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell will be at a time to be announced. Friends wishing to remember Betty are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the Arkport Fire Department or Ambulance Corp., or to a charity of their choice.

Delores, Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. James Sanford dies at home in Bishopville. CANASERAGA,February 15, 1927-Delores M. Sanford,9months old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. James Sanford, of Bishopville, died of spinal meningitis this morning at her home. She had been ill for more than five weeks. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Agnes and Pearl, and one brother, Elwood, all at home.

Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. L. J. Reed, of the M.E. church at Arkport, officiating. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.

James'O. Sanford of Hornell RD 3 was dead on arrival at Bethesda Hospital Monday afternoon (November 15, 1965).He was 71 years old. A native of Bums, he had spent most of his life in that area where he was a farmer. For the past 16 months he has made his home with his son, RobertE. Sanford.

He is survived by his wife, Mertie Sanford; and two sons, Robert E, Sanford of Home II and PaulSanford of Hillsdale, Mass., three daughters, Miss.Pearl Sanford of Elmira and Mrs. Donald Reynolds and Mrs. Charles Gray both of Horseheads; two sisters, Mrs. William Marvin of Hornell and Mrs. John Harvey of Swains; a brother, Lloyd D. Sanford of Almond; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral and cornrnital services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bender Funeral Horne with burial in Arkport Cemetery.

BORNELL-Myrtle M. Sanford, 92, formerly of Pine Street, died Saturday, (March 12, 1988) at the Homen Nursing Home where she lived the past year. She was born July 20, 1895 in Canisteo, a daughter if Josiah and Eleanor Hall Flint. She had lived in Hornell most of her life, before moving to Elmira in 1964. She had been employed for several years at the former Bethesda Hospital in North Hornell. She was a member of the Spencer United Methodist Church in Hornell.

She was predeceased by her husband, James o. Sanford who died Nov. 16,1965, two sons, Raymond J.Sanford, on April 17, 19.16, and Paul F. Sanford, on April 14, 1966; two daughters,Francis E. Sanford, on July 23,1919 and Deloris M. Sanford, on February 15, 1927.

Survivors include three daughters, Pearl Sanford of Elmira Heights, Beverly Gray of Elmira and Agnes Reynolds of Horseheads; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren' nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Horn 2 to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Homell, where a service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. E. Robert Ferris officiating. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.

Paul F. Sanford of Hinsdale, Mass., and fonnerly of Aarkport, diedyestrerday (April 14, 1966) at the VA Hospital in Albany after surgery. He was 36 years old. He had resided in Massachusetts where he was self-employed in general trucking. Mr. Sanford was a veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife,Charlotte Avery Sanford; one son, William Sanford, and two daughters, Judith and Paula Sanford, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Sanford of Hornell RFD; and three sisters, Mrs. Beverly Gray and Mrs. Agnes Reynolds, both of Horse heads, and Miss Pearl Sanford of Binghamton.

ELMIRA-Beverly Gray (Sanford) Bailey, 64, of Bethany Village, Horseheads, died Sunday, (June 13,2004) at St. Joseph Hospital. Beverly was retired from Chemung County Nursing Facility after 14 years as a nurses aid. She was a member of The Love Church.

She is survived by her son, Jeffery A. Gray of Horseheads; grandchildren, Kacey and Kami Gray and Kody Easton, Beth Ann Bailey, V rystal and Aimee Etkind, Bryan, Amanda and Heather Bailey Hostrander; sister, Agnes Reynolds; brother, Robert E. Sanford; several nieces, nephews and cousins; step-sons and step-daughters, Charles Bailey, Kenneth G. Bailey, Donald R. (Donna) Bailey, Carrie E. (Edward) Etkind.She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Bailey, in 1999, sister, Pearl Sanford, and brother, Paul Sanford.

Family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, June 17, from 1 Ia.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kalec Funeral Home, 705, E. Church St., Elmira, followed by a funeral and committal service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Robert Rundall officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. A memorial donation in Beverly's name may be made to The Love Church (envelopes available at the funeral home).

SWAIN-John Harvey, 70, of Swain, died Thursday morning (July 29,1971) in the Town of Birdsall. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Theresa Crane of Rochester, and Mrs. Virginia WillittofCanaseraga RFD 1; a son, Milton of Rochester; three brothers, Walter of Buffalo; Kenneth of Bath, and Willis of Arkport.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mann Funeral Home, Canaseraga with burial in Arkport Cemetery.

Eldon Harvey, three-year old son of Mr. And Mrs. John Harvey of Swain, died yesterday, (August 25,1937) in Bethesda Hospital. Surgical shock following a minor operation was given

as cause of death. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Th~lma and Virginia Harvey, and a brother, Milton Harvey, all at home.

Funeral services will be held at the family home in Swain, Friday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock. The Rev. F .M.Karr will officiate and burial will be made in Arkport.

Mrs. Esther (Sanford) Harvey died at her home in Swain Sunday morning October 15, 1967. She was 63. Surviving are her husband, John Harvey, one son, Milton Harvey of Rochester; two daughters, Mrs.Bemard Crane of Rochester and Mrs. LeLand Willittt of. Canaseraga, several grandchildren, and on e brother, Lloyd D. Sanford of Almond. The funeral will be this Wednesday at the Mann Funeral Home in Canaseraga with burial in the ARKPORT CEMETERY.

HORNELL-Pearl V. Sanford, 77, a resident of the Elcor Nursing Home, died Sunday (February 20, 2000) at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira. Born in Homell, a daughter of James and Mertie Flint Sanford, she had resided her early years in Horseheads.

Surviving are two sisters, Agnes Reynolds of Canisteo; Beverly Bailey of Horseheads. One brother, Robert E. Sanford of Home II; nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held for the family at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.

HORSEHEADS-David F. Reynolds, 12-year-oldson of Mr. And Mrs. Donald B. Reynolds of Horseheads, died suddenly Sunday (August 29,1965) following a long illness. Survivors in addition to his parents include two brothers, Larry and Denis and two sisters, Donna and Linda, all at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. James Sanford of Homell and Mr. And Mrs. C.F. Reynolds of Canisteo. The body is at the Lynch Funeral Home where a funeral service was to be held today at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira.

BIRDSALL.,Floyd A. Thompson of Birdsall died Friday morning (January 12, 1962) at the Cuba Nursing Home following a long illness. He was 61 years old. A native and lifelong resident of the area, he served as a justice of the peace of Town of Birdsall for many years ans for about 10 years was night watchman at the Stem and Stem Textile plant in Hornell.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Gates Thompson; four daughters, Mrs. Onnolee Allen of Wells viI Ie, Mrs. Vinitha Earle and Mrs. Fay Clancy ofCanaseraga, and Mrs,Hazel Herdman of Penn Yann; one brother, Howard Thompson ofNunda; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Weir of Friendship and Mrs. Dorothy Shute of Florida.

The body is at the family home on the Kenny Swamp road. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Garwoods Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Canaseraga cemetery.

CANASERAGA-Mrs. Mildred Thompson, 67, ofWellsville, formerly ofCanaseraga, died Wednesday morning (January 26, 1972) in Jones Memorial Hospital.She was a member of the Golden Age Society of Wellsville and the Garwoods Methodist Church. She had been an employee of Jones Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1969.

Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Bernard Allen of Wells viI Ie; Mrs. Howard Earle of Canaseraga; Mrs. Stanley Herdman of Newark; Mrs. John Clancy of Canaseraga; one sister; Mrs. Lloyd Dresser of Canaseraga; and one brother, Philo Gates of Canaseraga.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Garwoods Methodist church. Burial will be in the Canaseraga Cemetery.

Thresa Pauline (Harvey)Crane died suddenly in her sleep in her Irondequoit home Sunday March 16, 1986. She was 62 years young. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Bernard (Curly) Crane; 4 sons & a daughter-in-law, Jerry Crane ofVanNoys, Ca.. Stephen & Kevin

Crane of Irondequoit, John & Donna Crane of Kendall, New York; 4 daughters & son in-law, Linda & Edward Allen of Boise, ill., Shari & Mike Cliff of Holley, New York, Caroline Sue & Mal Reynolds of Hilton, N.Y.,Pamela Crane of Irondequoit; brother & sister-in-law, Milton & Barbara Harvey of Irondequoit; sister & brother-in-law, Virginia & Leland Willett of Canaaseraga,N. Y .; several grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. A dedicated homemaker, she loved her family & friends. She loved doing things for others. She was a master of arts & crafts, sewing & cooking. She had a special love of children & was always babysitting, whether it be her own or someone else's. She had a love of owls & a collection to match. She and her husband were active square dancers & made many friends through this activity. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends. Her memory will remain in our hearts forever .A special thanks to all her friends who shared in and helped her family in their time of grief.

Ridge Rd. Funeral services Tues. Morning at 10:30. Internment Irondequoit Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

HORNELL-Mary Ellen Sanford, 61, of7185 North Main Street Ext., died Friday (February 8, 2002) at St. James Hospital .Bom in Homell, July 20, 1940, a daughter of Marion and Althea Murphy Turner, she spent her early life in Homell, and several years in Marion, Ohio, prior ro returning to Hornell in 1973. She was a member of the Woman Of The Moose of Homell and the Homell Association. While in Ohio, she was employed by the former Erie Railroad. She retired about 6 years ago as a school bus driver for the Honell School District, She wa also a distributor for Tupperware in Homell for several years. She was predeceased by 1 sister, Carol Demzik, 1 brother, Thomas Turner, and her step-son, Adair Sanford.

Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Sanford of Hornell whom she married in July 1999,2 daughters; Shana Armbrustr of Ohio and Sheila (Nick McNeil) Breed of Hormell, 1 son, Bryce Hanning of Hornell, 4 step-daughters; Charlotte (Sanford) Dodge of Bath, Carol (Richard) Andrews of Avoca, Marcia (Thomas) Davis of Almond and Connie (Jeff) Freeland of Almond; 3 step-sons; Robert (Tina) Sanford of Ohio, Terry (Janice) Sanford of Tennessee, Calvin

(Roxanne) Sanford of Horn ell, 1 sister, Jacqueline Sharp of Ohio, daughter-in-law, Pennie Sanford of Va, 34 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family was present from 2-4 &7-9 P.M. Sunday to receive friends at the Bender- Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Homell where funeral services were held Monday at 11 A.M. with Fr. ElIas Menuba officiating. Burial was in Arkport Cemetery.

Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Cancer Treatment Services, 21 Orchard Street, HornelI, N.Y. 14843

CAMERON-Charlotte S. (Sanford) Dodge, 59, of 5297 County Route 119, passed away Monday (October 6, 2003) at the Kennedy Home in Cameron. Born April 26, 1944, a of Hornell; and

14 grandchildren. daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Stewart Sanford, she had been a lifelong area resident, graduating Hornell High School, and later moved to the Bath area. Charlotte was a member of the Ladies AuxilIary of the Bath American Legion. She was predeceased by her brother, Adair Sanford. She is survived by four daughters, Karen (Chris) Vaughan of Bath, Kathleen (Tim) Phillips of Niagara Falls, Kim Strang of Bath and Kandy Dickson of Savona; two sons, Donald (Jennifer) dodge of Victor and David Dodge; father, Robert E, Sanford of Hornell; three sisters, Carol Andrews of Avoca, Marcia (Thomas) Davis of Almond and Connie (Jeff) Freeland of Almond; three brothers, Robert (Tina) Sanford of Ohio, Terry (Janice) Sanford of Tennessee and Calvin (Roxanne) Sanford

The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at the Arkport Cemetery .

Memorial contributions can be made to the American cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North. Rochester.N.Y. 14609-5896

FRIENDSHIP-Loren A. Weir, 31, of 12 Elmwood Ave. Died Tuesday (May 1, 1979) in his home. Born December 25,1941 in Cuba, he was a son of Leon and Mable T. Thompson Weir. On July 7, 1967 in Friendship he married the former Lia Olesky, who survives.

Mr. Weir had been a life time resident of the Friendship area and for the past 12 years had been employed as a master pattern maker for Gardiner Pattern Works of Wellsville. For a number of years he had been employed as a custodian for the Ceramic College of the University of Alfred.

He was an antique automobile buff and a steam engine enthusiast. Mr. Weir attended the United Methodist Church of Friendship; was a member of Allegany Lodge 225 F&AM; an d a member of the National Antique Automobile Club of America.

Surviving besides his widow, are a step-daughter, Sondra Hunyady; two step- sons, Scott Hunyady and Mickey Hunyady, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Velma Hills of Clearwater, Fla.; three brothers, Roger Weir of Huntington, W. Va.;Nathan Weir of Port viI Ie, and Donald Weir of Friendship; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, 50 E. Main St., Friendship, today from 8 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Friday (May 4, 1979) at 2 p.m. The Rev. Cornelius C, DeGroat, pastor of United Church of Friendship, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship.

Memorials may be made to a special fund for the building of a Museum to place all things made or manufactured in Friendship.

FRIENPSHIP-Leon N. Weir, 82, of 40 W. Water St., died Tuesday (June 12, 1979) at Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Birdsall. On November 25, 1925 he married Mable Thompson who survives.

Mr. Weir lived in Angelica until 1925 when he moved to Friendship. In 1926 he became employed by Friendship Dairies, where he was head cheese-maker, retiring in 1973.

He was a an expert marksman with small and large-bore rifles and was well- known in the Friendship area for his musicianship. He had been a quartet singer and had played instruments in several groups.

He was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church, Allegany Lodge No. 225, F & A.M. and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Velma Hills of Clearwater, Fla.; three sons, Nathan Weir of Portville, Roger Weir of Huntington, W. Va. And Donald Weir of Friendship; nine grandchildren.

to 9 p.m. Thursday where funeral and committal services will take place at 2 p..m. Friday with the Rev. Cornelius C. DeGroat, pastor of the United Church of Friendship, officiating.

Burial will be in the Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica. Memorials, is so desired may be made to the Friendship Free Library.

ANGELICA-Arthur J. Weir,88,of the Birdsall Road, died Thursday (June 10, 1985) in Cuba Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born March 11, 1897, in Birdsall, he was a son

of Burdette and Grace Deming Weir. On April 21, 1917, in Birdsall he was married to the former Bernice Lyon who died September 19, 1983.Mr. Weir was a retired dairy farmer and had been employed for many years as a custodian and bus driver for the Angelica Central School.

Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins .Friends may call at the Richard E. Burt Funeral Home, Angelica, today from 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral and committal services will be held Saturday (June 22, 1985) at 3 p.m. The Rev. David P. Olcott of Cortland will officiate. Burial will be in the Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica.

Peter, oldest of seven children was born near Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., N.Y. on November 27, 1831. In 1855 he married Rhoda Ann Campbell. They had one child, Melvin E. Sanford, born in 1857 before she died at her home in Allegany Co.N.Y., in 1862 seven years after the marriage. Two years after the death of his wife, in 1864, Peter Sanford came to Lincoln township of Isabella county, Michigan. On August 27, 1865, he married to Marianne Sarah Hunt, daughter of Isaac E. Hunt & Margaret Withium Hunt, they were natives of Ohio. They were married in Coe township. Sarah E. Hunt had been born in Bennington, Morrow county, Ohio on June 22, 1845 and came to Michigan at the age of 16. She taught school, Children of Peter & Sarah Hunt Sanford were: Mertie, Hattie & Floyd.

Mr. Sanford was a general farmer in Lincoln township and was known as an early settler of Coe, Lincoln & Chippewa Townships in Michigan. Excepting a few years spent in Canada and Michigan, he remained at home with his parents until 30 years old. Being the eldest of seven children, three boys and four girls, he had in a great measure to care for them and a widowed mother. He died March 24, 1907 at the age of76 years and is buried in the Salt River Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Melvin E. Sanford, 96, of Cedar Springs, passed away, Friday evening (December 25, 1953).Surviving are his wife, Myra, and one niece, Mrs. Helen Sipple both of Cedar Springs. Mr. Sanford reposes st the residence where services will be held at 2:30 Monday, Rev. H.H. fuller officiating. Internment Graceland Mausoleum.

Myra B. Sanford, 91, of Cedar Springs, passed away at her home Saturday (Apri123 1955). Surviving are a nephew, Clair Reid of Fenton, Ohio, two nieces, Mrs. Maude Duffield of Toledo, and Mrs. Helen Race of Flint. Mrs. Sanford reposes at her home, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. H.H.Fuller, officiating. Entombment in Graceland Mausoleum.

He is survived by his wife Melva; mother-in-law, Lillian Yueckstock of Nunda; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Tammy of Dalton, daughters and sons-in-law, Tina & Bill Williams of Nunda, Elaine and Fred Garwood of Hunt, Penny and Donald Cobin of Dalton; grandchildren, Paul, Joanne, Danny, Shannon, Steven, Tiffany, Jason, Tyler, and Ashley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lynn and Sara Thompson of Avon, Carl and Rose Thompson of St. Petersburg, FL; brother-in-law, Charles and wife Sylvia Yueckstock of Attica; sister-in-law, Gloria and husband, Ronald Regone of Wadsworth; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Mann Funeral Home in Nunda with Pastor Laura Chatelle officiating. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda. Memorial donations may be made to Nunda Ambulance or Nunda United Methodist Church.

--Livingston County News, Geneseo,NY 14454/November 2,2000; transcribed by Pat Ess Harter.