Onondaga County New York Obituaries Extracted From The Northern Christian Advocate, Syracuse, NY, 1895

1895 Obituaries from the Northern Christian Advocate in Syracuse, Onondaga County New York.

BENEWAY, Julia Emma, Obituary

Julia Emma Hayes was born in Troupsburg, N.Y., Aug. 2, 1882 and died in Jasper, N.Y. of pneumonia, March 16, 1895. She became a Christian when twelve years of age and the following year, a half century ago, united with the Methodist Episcopal church. Joseph Ashworth being the pastor. She was married June 8, 1858, to George W. Beneway, who survives with six children and nine grandchildren to mourn the death of this loved and loving one. The children are as follows: Melvin F. Delia and Agnes, of Jasper, Wesley, of Potter Brook, Pa., and George F. and Mrs. G. V. Mayo, of Mills, Pa. Two other children were born to them, who died before their mother. Sister Beneway was an earnest and faithful Christian and was a regular attendant upon the means of grace. She will be greatly missed and sincerely mourned by her many relatives and friends. Her funeral was held from the Methodist Episcopal church at Jasper, Monday, March 18, her pastor preaching from Rev. XIV: 13. She "rests from her labors and her works do follow her". J.W. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), Wednesday, May 1, 1895, P. 15]

DUNKELL, John N., Obituary

John N. Dunkell was born in Mindon, N.Y., Aug. 8, 1836, and died in Jasper, N.Y., July 30, 1895. He was married to Miss Mary Failing Jan. 1, 1861. To them were born several children, four of whom remain with the mother to mourn the demise of our brother beloved. He was converted when about nineteen years of age in Mindon, and joined our church there, but soon removed to Jasper, where he was ever after an honored member. During that time he held various official positions, and he was at the time of his death trustee, steward, usher, and Sunday-school librarian. A good man has gone out from among us who will be sorely missed. JOHN WOOTON. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), Wednesday, August 28, 1895, P.15]

HILL, Virgil R., Obituary

Virgil R. Hill, of Caton, Steuben county, N.Y., died of typhoid pneumonia March 14, 1895, aged forty-two years. Brother Hill was a son of Ephraim Hill, and, as many of your readers well know, was reared in a staunch Methodist home where ministers and others of God's people found a hearty welcome; where pastors were respected, loved, and faithfully sustained in their work; where God's word was devoutly read and sacred music and prayer were as regular exercises as were the daily meals and other household duties, and the church was loved and sustained by word and means as a great privilege as well as sacred duty. Growing to manhood in such an atmosphere, as might be expected Brother Hill believed God and loved the Church and its work. He was converted in young manhood under the labors of the Rev. John Jeroloman, of precious memory, and at once united with the Church. Removing from his native town and living a few years under a far different class of circumstances, he drifted somewhat from his Christian faith; but returning to his old home, under the labors of the Rev. Harsey King he returned again to his God and the Church with a renewed, consecrated life. About twenty-two years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Jole McCarty, of Caton, N.Y. Two sons were born to them, Frank, now twenty, and Fred, about seventeen years, who with their mother remain to mourn their great loss. In the early part of the past winter both sons were converted, no doubt in answer to his earnest prayer for them. Brother Hill was man of noble heart, his attachments were strong and true, the church he loved dearly, and in all positions of trust and responsibility as trustee, steward and class leader he consecrated the fullest measure of his ability in heart and work and purse, to its interests. Death found him ready. A few days before his death he said to the writer, who expressed his anxiety for his speedy recovery, "Whatever may be the result of my sickness. It is well with my soul." He was positive in his convictions, and clear in his experience. And so he died, knowing God and the power of his grace. The church will deeply feel its loss, and friends will miss his help and words of cheer. The funeral service was conducted by a former pastor and friend, the Rev. F. M. Smith, and the large congregation and many tearful eyes demonstrated the strong hold he had upon the confidence and esteem of the community. Besides the companion and son, his father and mother, two brothers and two sisters survive him viz.: Dr. Sylvester J. Hill, of Fargo, N. Dak., Sherman B. Hill, of Havana, N.Y., Mrs. James A. Gilbert, of Caton, and Mrs. La Fayette Smith, of Elmira, N.Y., all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and looking forward to the reunion with this loved one, the first of their family to pass over to "the land that is fairer than day." S. [Northern Christian Advocate, (Syracuse, NY), Wednesday, May 8, 1895, P.15]