VandeWalker, James A.

Utica Daily Press

December 26, 1910

Verona Mills - Dec. 25 - James A. VanDewalker, a well known resident of Verona Mills, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Dillman, here at 6:20 o'clock Friday evening, as mentioned in Saturday's Press, was born in the town of Western 74 years ago and passed the days of his boyhood and young manhood at that place. Later he lived in Rome for about two years. A little over two years ago he went to Verona Mills to live with his daughter, and had since resided there. Mr. VanDewalker was married three times. His last marriage was about 23 years ago to Mrs. Harriet Pogue of Ava, who died at West Branch about eight years ago. By occupation Mr. VandeWalker was a farmer, but had not actively engaged in any business for some time prior to his death. In religion, he was a member of the Society of Friends. He leaves the daughter by his second marriage, Mrs. Henry Dillman of Verona Mills, with whom he resided at the time of his death, a son, Addison of Rome, by his first marriage, and an adopted son, Bert VanDeWalker of West Branch. Mr. VanDewalker was the last of a family of nine children. He was well known in the community in which he lived, and the news of his death will be learned with sincere regret by all. The funeral was held this afternoon at the English Lutheran Church at Churchville, where interment took place.

VanLoon, David

Rome Sentinel
April 23, 1928

VERONA David Van Loon Dies Aged 87 Years

Verona, April 23 -- David Van Loon, highly respected resident of this place passed away at his home last evening aged 87 years. Death was caused by pneumonia.

Mr. Van Loon was born December 16, 1840 , son of the late Joshua and Phoebe Van Loon. He attended the Verona M. E. Church. He was married to Miss Melissa Bevitt (could be Revitt) in April 1865. Before coming to Verona 25 years ago he conducted a hotel in Stockbridge.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clara Pierce of Verona, Mrs. O. S. Newcomb and Mrs. William Bulkey of Utica, and one son, Garvin Van Loon of Verona; also two granddaughters. (Note burial in Verona Cemetery)

Contributed by Bea Lastowicka

Vierow, William

Rome Sentinel
Aug 12, 1922

FATALLY HURT WHEN CAUGHT BY MACHINE William Vierow Meets Fatal Accident At Plant Of Rome Wire Company

Caught in the machinery which he was operating, William Vierow was whirled about and thrown to the floor at the plant of the Rome Wire Company early this morning.

Vierow was attending a machine, where wire is wound on a reel. No one saw the accident and it is believed that his glove caught as he was starting the wire on the reel, causing him to lose his balance and become entangled in the wire. He was whirled around, his head striking the floor, before the machine could be stopped. Death was the result of a fractured skull. One side of the face was crushed by the fall.

The ambulance was called shortly after the accident at 12:55 this morning and Vierow was hurried to the Rome Hospital. He died as the was being taken into the hospital by Officers Belius and Healt.

Mr. Vierow was 48 years old and had been employed in the Rome wire Company for three weeks. He was born in Scranton, Pa., and came to New York 46 years ago. He has since lived near Rome, his home being in Verona Mills. While working in Rome, he was staying at the home of William Perry, Stanwix.

His wife and two sons, William Jr., and Charles, survive. Charles is working in Verona Mills and William is with the Rome Wire Company where he works in the department adjoining that in which his father was fatally injured. At the request of the family, the body was taken to the undertaker rooms of Griffin & Aldridge. (Note Burial in Verona Cemetery)

Contributed by Bea Lastowicka

Vogel, Sophia

Utica Daily Press

June 1, 1915

Ava - May 31 - Sophia Vogel died Friday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Amelia Flint, in this village. She was ill but a few days, the cause of death being heart trouble. She was born in Germany April 9, 1834, and came to this country when about 23 years old, residing with her sister in Ava, Oneida County. Later she went to Vernon where she lived for a number of years. Nearly a year ago she came to make her home with Mrs. Flint. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Amelia Flint Monday afternoon. Burial was made in Ava Cemetery.

Vogt, George

Rome Sentinel
May 17, 1901

The death of George Vogt occurred at his home, No. 314 S. James Street, at 6:30 am today from Bright's disease. Mr. Vogt was born on July 19, 1827 in HesenDarmstadt, Germany, and came to this country and to Rome when thirteen years of age. He received his education in public schools and afterward learned the trade of shoemaker with his father, George Vogt, and had ever since followed his trade. He had been ailing during the past winter with kidney and liver trouble but has been confined to the bed only since a week ago Thursday. Mr. Vogt was a lifelong Democrat and for about twenty-eight years had acted as inspector of election of the third ward. He was well and favorably known throughout the city, being counted one of Rome's most estimable German residents. When John Reifert was baggagemaster at the New York Central station here, the deceased was a faithful and trusted employe, remaining there some ten years. He had also been closely identified with the Rome fire department, serving many years with Washington Hose Company.

With the exception of three years Mr. Vogt's residence in this city had been in the house where his death occurred. in church work he was prominent, having been a conscientious member of Trinity Church. He had been a member of its choir for many years.

The deceased was twice married, his first wife bein Miss Emeline Linn, whose death occurred forty years ago. By her he had five children, none of whom are living. he second wife was Miss Catharine Casbacker of West Leyden, who with three children, William F., and Charles G. Vogt and Mrs. Phili Ripple, all of this city, survives. Mr. Vogt was the last of his family.

Vollick, Elizabeth

Rome Sentinel
August 24, 1897

Coonrod - Mrs. Vollick, who has been ill for some time, died on Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George White, at the age of 79 years. She leaves five daughters. The funeral will take place on Wednesday from the home of Mrs. George White.