Died in Aurelius September 12, 1884, Jane Ridley, relict of Drury Ridley, aged 81 years, 5 months, 17 days. Funeral services and interment at Scipioville Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

A sad and startling case of suicide occurred on Monday afternoon, in which a woman shot herself. Her name was Elizabeth Ridley, wife of Robert Ridley, living in the town of Waterloo, Seneca county, three and a half miles north of Geneva. The woman was partially or wholly insane; and last Monday, at 4 p.m., having herself loaded a shot gun, deliberately placed herself at the muzzle, and taking a stick, pushed the trigger, which discharged the contents of the gun into her body.  It does not appear that any circumstances, except that grew out of her insanity, induced the act, which was carried into effect with a cool determination and calculation scarcely ever paralleled.  Mrs. Ridley was 63 years of age.

Suicide in the Town of Waterloo - On Monday last Mrs. Elizabeth Ridley, wife of an aged farmer residing in the northwest part of Waterloo township, committed suicide by shooting herself in the breast with a gun loaded with shot. Mrs. Ridley first showed derangement of mind many years ago, before she emigrated from England to this country. This was in 1845. But after arriving in America, it was tho't she had become permanently restored. Last November she had a severe attack of erysipelas, which again affected her reason, and from which she has never fully recovered, so that it was deemed necessary to keep her under constant surveillance. Last Monday her husband went down into his cornfield, leaving a young grand-daughter as the only occupant of the house besides the insane woman. With the cunning of insanity bent upon a fixed purpose, Mrs. Ridley sent the little girl to the orchard for some apples. After performing her errand she returned and discovered her grandmother through a window in possession of a gun. By this time Mr. Ridley had returned to the barn, to whom the little girl hastily ran and communicated the startling fact, but too late, alas, to avert the intended, determined act of self-destruction.When the alarmed husband got to the house and entered it, he found his consort prostrate on the floor, gasping in the last agonies of death, with a fatal gunshot wound in her breast as above described. She had herself loaded the gun, loosened her clothing ever to her last under-garment, and evidently placed the muzzle of the loaded weapon directly to her naked breast. A post mortem examination revealed the fact that two or three shots entered the heart.  An inquest was held by Coroner Welles of Seneca county and a jury, whose verdict was suicide while suffering from insanity. Deceased had borne to her husband ten children, all of whom are living and married -- one of whom is the wife of our well-known friend and patron, Thomas Holland of Phelps.  Mrs. Ridley was aged 60 years. We are indebted to Mr. Holland for the facts embodied above.

The death of Henry Ridley which occurred at his home, No. 47 Avenue B, this morning at 5 o'clock, removed one of the older members of Swift Post, No. 94, G. A. R. He had been in failing health for over a year and for the past four weeks had been critically ill from cancer of the stomach to which his death was due. Mr. Ridley was born in Sussex England 72 years ago and came to America when 18 years of age. His life was spent chiefly in Seneca and Ontario counties, he having been a farmer up to ten years ago when he removed to Geneva and engaged in business as a teamster. At the outbreak of the Civil war, Mr. Ridley enlisted and served faithfully with the 16th New York Heavy Artillery and was a participant in many important engagements. He was well and favorably known locally in both church and military circles having been an active member of St. Peter's church and of both Swift Post No. 94, G. A. R., and Smith Command No. 6 U. V. U. Mr. Ridley is survived by the following children:  Mrs. T. Laing of Geneva, Mrs. Edwin Bolger of Buffalo, Mrs. Eugene Marshall of Geneva, Mrs. Benjamin Sawyer of Geneva, E. D. Ridley of Buffalo, John Ridley of Geneva and Martin Ridley of Sayre, Pa. The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but Rev. J. B. Hubbs will officiate and burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery, Waterloo.

Mrs. Henry Ridley died at the family residence, 47 Avenue B, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, aged 68 years. Mrs. Ridley suffered three strokes of paralysis.  The last stroke came Saturday night.  Since then she had failed rapidly.  The deceased was a member of St. Francis de Sales church.  She is survived by three sons and five daughters, Martin Ridley of Moorick, Pa., Elvey Ridley, of Matteawan, John Ridley of this city, and by Mrs. Amos Thornton of Lyons; Mrs. Edward Bolger of Buffalo, and Mrs. Eugene Marshall, Mrs. Thomas Lain and Mrs. Benjamin Schroyer of this city. The funeral will take place from St. Francis de Sales church Saturday morning at an hour not yet decided upon. Interment will be in Maple Grove cemetery, Waterloo.

Funeral services for the late William H. Dewdney of 114 South Fulton Street will be held tomorrow afternoon from the late home at 3 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Malcolm L. MacPhail, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Soule Cemetery. Mr. Dewdney, who was 93 years old and one of Auburn's oldest residents, passed away at his home in Fulton Street on Wednesday evening. For years the deceased was a well-known business man, and when active, took keen interest in the affairs of the community. The deceased had been in failing health since last Fall, but not until a month ago was he confined to his bed. Advanced age and general breaking down were the causes of his death. Mr. Dewdney's life was prolonged many years by his unusual vitality.

He was born in Reiget, England, December 20, 1830. In England, he married Esther Ridley and they came to the United States on their wedding trip. For a time Mr. and Mrs. Dewdney lived in Ledyard, then Seneca Falls, and from there moving to the state of Ohio. They resided in sections of Indiana and Missouri after leaving Ohio. They came to Auburn and settled in 1876. By trade, Mr. Dewdney was a blacksmith, having worked in some of the leading shops in the locality during his time. He entered the grocery business in 1888 with his son, Alpha L. Dewdney. Their establishment was located in North Street.

The deceased gave up active business in 1914. However, up until a few weeks ago, despite his advanced age, he was frequently found at his son's office. Mr. Dewdney, during his late years, took real pleasure in caring for the lawn and surroundings of his home in Fulton Street. He was warmly greeted by scores of friends every day and was particularly loved by the younger generation for he was very fond of children.

Mr. Dewdney, who was one of the oldest Masons in New York State, was a member of St. Paul's Lodge, No. 124, F. & A. M. He also belonged to the Masonic Veterans Association. Mr. Dewdney was for many years an elder of the First Presbyterian Church, and was active in all of the many affairs of the church. Besides his son, Alpha L. Dewdney, he is survived by one grandson, C. A. Howland.

Scipioville, March 21 - Remains of Mrs. Wm. Dewdney of Auburn, who passed away in Washington at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Horace Howland, on Friday morning, were brought here for burial in Evergreen cemetery Tuesday. She was a sister of the late Mrs. George Pattington.

Tomorrow, December 20, William Dewdney will celebrate his 91st birthday. Besides being numbered among the city's oldest residents, he is also one of the oldest Masons in Cayuga Co. having joined the order in 1861 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Hale and hearty and in full possesion of his faculties, Mr. Dewdney bears his advanced years with remarkable alertness and vigor. He is quite active as he was a quarter century ago, walking downtown daily and attending church every Sunday. He still takes a keen interest in the affairs about him and is able to converse on current happenings with greater familiarity than is evinced by many in the prime of life.

Mr. Dewdney was born December 20, 1830, at Reygate, England, between the cities of London and Brighton and came to America in 1852, arriving first at the Town of Owego by way of the Erie railroad which was then in its infancy. His ultimate destination was Levanna which he reached by walking from Owego to Ithaca and then taking a boat up Cayuga Lake. He lived for a time at Levanna and later at Venice Center. Then he went West and at the outbreak of the civil war in 1861, was foreman of the repair shops at Chillicothe, Ohio, a railroad running between Cincinnati and Marietta.

Later he migrated further West, settling first at Indianapolis and then at Greenville, Mo., where he lived near the home of the celebrated desperadoes, Jesse and Frank James. Mr. Dewdney knew both of these picturesque characters of the old west very well from their frequent visits to the then rough fronier settlement of Greenville. In 1876 he came back to Auburn to take up his permanent residence. During the 45 years that have elapsed since that time, Mr. Dewdney has watched the city grow from its glorified village stage to its present size.

The old gentleman, from his constant activity in the business circles of the city for the past two score years, has acquired perhaps a wider circle of friends and acquaintances than any of the old residents of Auburn can boast. All of them will join in wishing best birthday wishes and many happy returns of the day tomorrow.

Died, in the town of Ledyard, Sunday evening, May 20, 1917,George Pattington, aged 83 years. Funeral services will be held at the family home Wednesday afternoon, May 23, at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Elizabeth Ridley, wife of William Brooker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard N. Goodrich, No. 16 Fulton street, Friday morning. Mrs. Brooker was a member of the Church of Christ, North Division street, and the funeral services will be held there Monday afternoon next at 1 o'clock. She had been quite seriously ill for the past year and in delicate health for a long time previously. Her death will cast a gloom over many hearts as she was not only a  noble, Christian woman, but had endeared herself to those who knew her best. Besides her daughter and husband, one son, Willard Brooker of Fleming, survive her. The burial will be at Evergreen cemetery at Scipioville.

William Brooker, 82, for many years one of the best known blacksmiths of Auburn and for several years past located in the Town of Fleming, died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard N. Goodrich, 15 Lewis Street. Mr. Brooker was born in England and came to this country when a young man. For many years he conducted the blacksmith shop at the corner of Wall Street and Aurelius Avenue. He continued the same vocation in Fleming until advancing age compelled retirement from active work. Mr. Brooker was always a staunch Republican. He had served as constable and as deputy sheriff of the county. Surviving are his daughter and one son, Willard A. Brooker of the South Street road, Town of Fleming; also one grandson. Funeral services will be held from the home of the son at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Scipioville Cemetery.

Married at Seneca Falls, July 24, Thomas Holland of Geneva and Miss Jennie Curll of Seneca Falls, formerly of Geneva.

Geneva, N. Y. - Thomas Holland, at the age of 72 years, is the father of a girl born on Sunday, January 15th, a nice healthy child. That is the youngest of the Holland family. The oldest, the child's grandfather, lives in England at the age of 96 years. He is content to remain in his native country, but his son, James Holland, paid him a good visit five or six years ago. Thomas has one other child, four years old, a son, to perpetuate the name.

Thomas Holland, a retired farmer, died last evening at 7 o'clock at the family residence, No. 68 East North street. Mr. Holland was 74 years old and has been ill but about a week. He was born in England but came to this country fifty years ago. Besides his widow, he is survived by two children, Thomas, Jr., and Mary, both of this city, and two brothers, James and John Holland, both farmers in the Town of Geneva. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from St. Peter's Episcopal church. Rev. J. B. Hubbs, D. D., will officiate and interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Waterloo, May 16 - Richard Ridley, aged 77 years, died last evening in his home about three miles northwest of this village following a long illness. He was a native of England and had lived in Waterloo for the past forty-one years. He was a member of Seneca Lodge F. and A. M., a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the local Post G. A. R. He leaves the following children: Mrs. Carrie Clark, Homer; Miss Mary F. Ridley, Willard; Mrs. Hattie F. McKnight, Homer; Richard Ridley, Mrs. John Jensen and Mrs. Claude Brignall, Waterloo; and Frank J. Ridley, Texas.

Waterloo, Jan. 29 - Mrs. Lodema C. Ridley, wife of Richard Ridley, died at her home in the town of Waterloo Friday evening about 8 o'clock. The cause of death was paralysis of which deceased had suffered several attacks. Mrs. Ridley was 61 years of age and had spent her entire life in this township. Besides her husband, a number of children survive. Mrs. Ridley was a member of the Presbyterian church in this village and of Rose Hill grange and was widely known and highly esteemed in this vicinity. The funeral will be held from the residence on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. John Q. Adams, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Waterloo officiating.

The death of Mrs. Anna (sic) E. Hayes, wife of late Thomas Hayes; died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene E. Covert, 428 W. Main Street, at the age of 78 years, 7 months, and 2 days. Mrs. Hayes was born in Sussex England, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ridley, December 15, 1840, and with her parents came to this country when eleven years old; since residing in this vicinity. Surviving are 7 daughters:  Mrs. John G. Boyes; Mrs. John T. Hay; Mrs. Fannie Stubblefield; Mrs. Frank Hill; Mrs. A. H. Cook; Mrs. Eugene E. Covert; all of Waterloo; Mrs. George Avery of Phelps;  two sons:  Thomas Hayes of Seneca Falls; Edward of Sautelle CA; two daughters having died some time ago. The funeral will be held from St. Paul's Church Saturday at 4 p.m., the Rev. J. Beach Arthur of St. Paul's officiating.  Interment will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Henry Manwaring, who is engaged in gardening in Wakarusa Township, Douglas County, was born in England, February 28, 1839. His father died before he was born and his mother when he was three years of age. When eleven years of age he went to make a home with an uncle, whom he accompanied to America two years later, taking passage on the "Hibernia", which anchored in New York after a voyage of five weeks and three days. For nineteen years he made his home in New York state, being engaged in agricultural pursuits, mixed gardening and farming in Seneca County. In the spring of 1871 he and his uncle came together to Kansas and purchased one hundred and sixty acres where he now resides, about four miles west of Lawrence on the old California road. The land had been ploughed, the east part of the house and the stone portion of the barn erected, but no other improvements had been made. Up to the Spring of 1883 he operated the land in partnership with his uncle, but the latter died at that time, since which our subject has been alone. He has erected a large greenhouse, enlarged the house and barn, and built up a good business as a market gardener, in addition to which he devotes some attention to general farming. The products of his garden he sells principally to dealers and shippers, thus avoiding the additional work caused by making the shipments himself. Besides his work as a gardener, Mr. Manwaring has been connected with the Douglas County Creamery, of which he was one of the incorporators. He was for two years president of the company and for four years a director. He has always believed in the principles advocated by Abraham Lincoln, but the Republican party he believes has drifted somewhat from its original moorings, and he therefor allies himself with the Populists. He is interested in political matters, but is not an office seeker. In religion he is an Episcopalian. It is said of him by his associates that no one better exemplifies the principles of Christianity than he. While he is modest and retiring, saying nothing in regard to his kind acts, yet his life has been full of generous deeds and helpful words.

June 11, 1863, in New York State, Mr. Manwaring married Esther Ridley. They became the parents of three children, two now living. Daughter Mary Hattie was born October 3, 1865 and died July 28, 1871. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas. The older son, John (a namesake of our subject's uncle) is a superintendent of the Kanwaka Congregational Sunday School, a position which he fills successfully. He served for one term as township clerk, but refused further nomination to the office. He and his brother Charles Henry, are unmarried and reside with their parents, giving their attention to the stock business, which they conduct in partnership.

Reuben Ridley died at his house west of Waterloo Monday afternoon. He was a native of England and was in the 53rd year of his age. He had lived 21 years in America. He is survived by his widow and 4 sons.

Mrs. Sarah Ridley, aged 79, died at her home on the Waterloo road east of Five Points last Friday. She is survived by four sons, Charles, Robert, Alfred and Leon Ridley of this town. A sister, Mrs. Charles Toll, of Phelps; and a brother, James Northam of Michigan. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and burial was made in Dobbins Cemetery.

Died in Phelps, Jan. 6, Mrs. Ruth B. Manwaring, aged 41 years.

Waterloo, N. Y., April 25, 1933 - James Ridley, 80, died today at the home of his son, Clarence Ridley, in Junius. Besides his son, he leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mary Benge and Mrs. Nellie Goodman of Phelps; Mrs. Anna Odell of Waterloo and Mrs. Jennie Goodman of Lyons. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Union Church at Steele with burial in Dobbins Cemetery.

Waterloo, N. Y., May 22 - The funeral of Mrs. Frances Brignall Ridley, wife of James Z. Ridley, was held from the residence in the Preemption road at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. John R. Arthur of Waterloo officiating. Interment was in the Dobbin cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ann Odell of Waterloo; Mrs. Mary Benge of Geneva; Mrs. Nellie Goodman of Phelps, and Mrs. Jennie Goodman of Lyons; and two brothers, Stephen Brignall of Cayuga and Clarence Brignall of Waterloo.

Saturday last Dr. George W. Clark took Sylvester Skinner of Waterloo to Rochester, to be operated upon for the removal of a large abcess. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital where the operation was performed Sunday morning. The patient rallied quickly and was reported as doing nicely. When it was announced in Waterloo that he had died at an early hour yesterday morning, it was a shock to his many friends. Deceased was born in 1861 and was well and favorably (known) throughout the town of Waterloo, and his friends were indeed numerous, as was shown when at the last town meeting Mr. Skinner was elected highway commissioner, being the only Democrat on the ticket to be elected. He is survived by six children, the oldest of whom is but 12 years old. Seneca Lodge F. & A. M. of Waterloo, of which he was a member, will have charge of his funeral.

Waterloo -- Mrs. Sylvester Skinner died yesterday afternoon at her home about one mile northwest of this village.

Waterloo, N. Y. - Mrs. Mary Brignall, 88, 8 W. Elizabeth St., died early today in Waterloo Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Survivors include four grandchildren.

Married. CLARK - RIDLEY - At the parsonage, February 28, 1888, by the Rev. A. J. WALRATH, Mr. Irving E. CLARK to Miss Carrie H. RIDLEY, both of Homer.

"The marriage of Miss Mary Schlick to Richard Ridley, Jr., occurred yesterday in Waterloo.

Waterloo, N. Y. - Mrs. Mary Ridley, 74, widow of Richard Ridley, died suddenly last night of a heart attack in the home of her daughter, Miss Elsie Ridley, 103 E. William St. Funeral services will be Friday at 3:30 in the home. Rev. Herbert W. Lamb, Jr., rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery. Mrs. Ridley was born Feb. 10, 1874, in the town of Varick, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Schick. She lived for many years on the Waterloo-Geneva Rd., and at the time of her husband's death two years ago, went to live with her daughter. In recent months, she had suffered a broken hip and was hospitalized for a time. She returned home a few weeks ago and her condition seemed to be improving at the time of her death. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church. Besides Miss Ridley, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Helen Eshenour, and sister, Mrs. Nellie Dougherty, both of Waterloo.

Married At Geneva, Feb. 23, Jens Peter Jensen and Miss Louise Ridley, both of Waterloo.

Waterloo, N. Y. - Claude Brignall, 45, a lifelong resident of Waterloo, died at his home, R. D. 3, following a short illness. A severe cold developed into pneumonia and he passed away Tuesday night. For some time Mr. Brignall had been a member of the United States Marshall's forces at the Waterloo Distillery and was a faithful and efficient officer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Ridley Brignall; his mother, Mrs. Mary Brignall; four sons, Kenneth, Phillip, Richard and Claude Hart; and one brother, Warren Brignall, all of Waterloo. The funeral ill be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. John B. Arthur, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Maple Grove cemetery.

A young son of Richard Ridley died at his home, a few miles north of Waterloo, Saturday, and will be buried here this afternoon. Mr. Ridley and wife are well-known here, he having been at one time partner with Mr. Storey in the grocery business. Their many friends will be sorry to hear of the loss of the little one.

Died in the Town of Waterloo Oct 3 1885 of cholera infantum, an infant son of Richard Ridley, aged 6 months.  This is the 6th child lost by the bereaved parents, leaving 7 children still living.

Waterloo, N. Y. - Mrs. Catherine Hay, 84, widow of John Hay of the Waterloo-Romulus Road, just south of here, died Saturday night, March 1, in Waterloo Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Waterloo, N. Y. - John Thomas Hay, 67 years of age, died at the Waterloo Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon of cerebral hemorrhage. He was born at Stockton, England, coming to this country with his parents when three years of age. Until fourteen years ago, Mr. Hay owned and managed a farm in Waterloo township and since that time has resided in the village. He was prominent in politics and for several years was street commissioner. He was a member of Geneva Camp, Maccabees, Delphian Lodge No. 753, I. O. O. F., and a member of St. Paul's church. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Catherine Hayes; three sons, George Hay of Oaks Corners, Willis Hay of Geneva, John Hay of Waterloo; and one daughter, Mrs. Lena Richardson of Waterloo. The funeral will be held from the home, 23 East Main street, at 2 o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 2:30 Monday afternoon, April 12. The Rev. John B. Arthur will officiate. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery.

Waterloo, N. Y., Dec. 29 - Mrs. Ann E. Avery, 57 years old, wife of George Avery, died today at the family residence in the town of Phelps. She was born in the town of Waterloo, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ann Ridley Hay, and resided here until thirty years ago. Surviving are her husband, George Avery; two sons, James Avery of Junius and Emerson Avery of Phelps; six sisters, Mrs. J. G. Boyes, Mrs. John T. Hay, Mrs. Fannie Stubblefield, Mrs. Harriet Hill, Mrs. Harry Cook and Mrs. Eugene Covert, all of Waterloo; and two brothers, Thomas Hay of Seneca Falls and Edward Hay of California. The body will be brought to Waterloo on Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 2:30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. B. Arthur officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove cemetery.

Wedding bells rang out at Waterloo on Wednesday night for the marriage of Miss Effie Rice and Charles Ridley. There were nearly one hundred guests present. The little ten-year-old brother of the bride played the wedding march. Rev. William S. Carter officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Ridley will reside in Waterloo.

Alfred Ridley, 73, of the Waterloo-Five-Point road died suddenly at his home yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ridley; two daughters, Mrs. Charles S. Towe of Geneva, R. D., and Mrs. Roma Tiffany of Leeds, N. Y.; two brothers, Robert and Leon, both of Geneva, R. D.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Corwin Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Alexander Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ridley, aged 62, of Geneva, R. D. 3, widow of the late Alfred Ridley, died at Geneva General Hospital yesterday morning after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of this vicinity. Surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Charles Towe, Geneva, R. D., and Mrs. Roma Tiffany of Catskill; one sister, Mrs. Leon Ridley, Geneva R. D.; three brothers, Clarence Wilson of Utica; Henry Wilson of Rochester; and William Eighmey of Jefferson; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held from the Corwin Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Alexander Thompson, pastor of North Presbyterian church, will officiate and burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Oaks Corners.

In the town of Phelps, May 25th, of consumption, Annie E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Ridley, aged 11 years and 3 mos.

Phelps, N. Y. - Leon Ridley, 81, died yesterday after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Phelps. A funeral service will Monday at 2 p.m. at the Eacker Funeral Home with the Rev. William Swales of the Phelps Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. The only survivors are nieces, nephews and cousins.

Phelps, N. Y. - Susannah Manwarring, infant child of Reuben and Mary Manwarring, died of meningitis, Friday, Feb. 12, aged one year. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Hayes officiating.

Waterloo, N. Y. - Funeral services for Clarence H. Ridley, 80, of the Nine Foot Rd. were held at the Genung Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. John W. Faust officiated. Burial was held in the Newton Cemetery in Junius. Mr. Ridley died Saturday in the Taylor-Brown Memorial Hospital. Bearers were Robert Conklin, William Conklin, Richard Cottrell, Raymond Jones, Willard Kelsey and Frank Urbano.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benge of Phelps celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary last Thursday at their home in Phelps. They have two sons, Marion Benge of Geneva and Harold Benge of Waterloo, and seven grandchildren.

Married at Geneva, March 10, Thomas S. Benge and Miss Mary Ridley, both of Geneva.

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Nellie Goodman, 76, widow of George Goodman, died this morning at Barber Hospital, Lyons, after a long illness. Surviving are a son, Donald of Geneva R. D. 3; two grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Ridley of Waterloo.

Waterloo, N. Y. - Funeral service for LeRoy O'Dell, 73, Border City Rd., Geneva R. D., who died early Thursday at his home, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Genung Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlton F. Carpenter, pastor of the Waterloo Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mr. O'Dell was born in the Town of Waterloo, living in this area all his life. He resided at his present address for 12 years. He was a retired molder at the U. S. Radiator Corp., Geneva. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna O'Dell, Geneva R. D.; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Wright and Mrs. Floyd Goodman, both of Waterloo; and Mrs. Stanley Weaver, Phelps; one sister, Mrs. Fred Kear, Phelps; nine grandchildren and two nieces.

Jesse R. I. Goodman, 71 years old, died Nov. 15 in the Lyons Hospital of a gunshot wound. He had been in poor health for 12 years. He lived with a daughter, Mrs. Fritz Heitmann, Clyde, for a time. Survivors are his widow, Jennie Goodman of Phelps; five sons, Chester and John of Waterloo; Elmer of Palmyra, Stephen and Jesse of Phelps; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Avery of Seneca Falls; Mrs. Raymond Bulsch of Phelps, and Mrs. Heitmann, Clyde; three brothers, Albert of Phelps, Otis of Waterloo, and William Goodman of Memphis, Tenn.; also 20 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Prayer service was held Tuesday evening at the Eacker Funeral Home by the IOOF Lodge, Clifton Springs. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Charles Dayton, pastor of the Phelps Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Phelps.

Updated 10 July 2014