Sherman Hoyt Mather, farmer and District Superintendent of Schools, died in late August of 1951 after contracting polio earlier in the summer. Despite heroic efforts, including the use of the Iron Lung, to save him he became the first Essex County victim of the … [Read more...] about Polio Epidemic Claims Life of Whallonsburgh Resident Sherman Hoyt Mather
Obituary
Audrey Dickerson Laid to Rest on 103rd Birthday (The Sun)
A soft summer rain fell at the Reber Cemetery as Eric Arnold delivered the eulogy for the Dickerson family matriarch, Audrey “Audey” Dickerson, who passed away on June 15. [...] Dickerson was the last of her generation, which spanned from 1911, when her eldest brother, Loren, was … [Read more...] about Audrey Dickerson Laid to Rest on 103rd Birthday (The Sun)
In Memory: Lawrence M. Bliss (The Valley News)
Lawrence “Larry” M. Bliss October 8, 1919 - May 22, 2015 Lawrence “Larry” M. Bliss of Essex, N.Y., still very young at heart and active, died at the age of 95 Friday, May 22, 2015, at the UVM Medical Center following a short illness. Larry was born October 8, 1919, the son of … [Read more...] about In Memory: Lawrence M. Bliss (The Valley News)
Memorial Service for Pat Parsons
We have received notice that the Essex community is invited to attend a memorial service for Pat Parsons one week from today. The following invitation was shared by Pat Parsons' family. We just want to let you know that we will be having a memorial service for Pat Parsons in … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for Pat Parsons