Obituaries with a Broome County Connection #1

From Richard Nabinger's private collection

IDA B. ROWLEY PASTOR’S WIDOW DIES AT 92 YEARS

Mrs. Ida B. Rowley, 92 widow of the Rev. Loren A. Rowley died this morning at her home, 43 Jackson Street, Binghamton, New York.

Mr. Rowley, who died in 1918, was pastor of Binghamton’s Conklin Avenue Baptist Church from 1904 to 1913. He served as pastor of the Edmeston Second Baptist church from 1913 until his death.

Mrs. Rowley and her daughter, Miss. Marion A. Rowley, moved back to Binghamton in 1918 and had lived together here since then.

Mrs. Rowley, the former Ida B. Launt, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1859.

The body has been removed to the Prentice Funeral Home 55 Main Street. Funeral arrangements are pending. Burial will be in Broadalbin, birthplace of Mrs. Rowley’s husband.

Besides her daughter, Mrs. Rowley is survived by a brother, William E. Launt of Ballston Lake and a nephew, Chester S. Joy of Wynantskill.

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JACK B. NABINGER of BAINBRIDGE

Jack B. Nabinger, 82 of Hillside Acres Bainbridge, N.Y. died Sunday November 30, 1997 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, N.Y. He was born November 20, 1915 in Herkimer, N.Y. the son of the Late Jacob and Grace (Stephens) Nabinger. He married Mary Wood on July 1, 1939 in Ilion, N.Y. Jack worked at E.C.D. of Bendix, Sidney for 40 years as a Toolmaker, retiring in 1980. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Sidney. He was a member of the Executive Board for the Otschodela Council Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Mary Nabinger, Bainbridge; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul and Emily Nabinger, New Jersey, Roy Nabinger, Bainbridge; two daughters, Suzanne Nabinger, Cortland, Joy Austin, Fairport, N.Y., one brother, Edward Nabinger, Deposit; three sisters, Elsie Teelon, Mt. Upton, N.Y., Catherine Meek, Chicago,Ill.; one aunt, Alice root, Astatula, Fla.; also surviving are ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Gary Nabinger.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Thursday, December 4, 1997 at the United Methodist Church of Sidney with the Rev. Donald A. Roberts, Sr. officiating. Friend are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the C.H. Landers Chapel, Main Street Sidney, N.Y. Memorial gifts in Jack’s name may be made to the United Methodist Church of Sidney or to the Otschodela Council of the Boy Scouts of America, route 23, Oneota, N.Y. 13820. Arrangements are by the C.H. Landers Chapel, Main St. Sidney.

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BURR WINSOR SUCCUMBS UNEXPECTEDLY AT HOME

Burr Winsor, commissioner of public works under three mayors and one of best known business men of the city died yesterday morning at his home, 160 Conklin Avenue, from a heart attack.

He arose early, as was his habit, but shortly after 8 o’clock complained of pains about the heart and collapsed. He was assisted back to bed and a physician summoned. However, Mr. Winsor was dead when the doctor arrived and the coroner pronounced death due to heart trouble.

Had Been Unusually Well Prior to Attack

About a week ago, Mr. Winsor complained of being depressed but his condition was not considered serious and he continued to look after his personal and business affairs. He was in business with his son and conducted a painting and decorating business.

In addition to this work he was interested in real estate and has built and sold more than 40 houses in the city.

Always a loyal Republican, Mr. Winsor was a member of the organization and took an active interest in public affairs. Three mayors chose him to conduct the affairs of the Department of Public works and here he supervised the expenditure of large amounts of public money without a question ever being raised as to his methods.

William R. Ely first named him to the position in 1914 and he later served under Leroy E. Barnes in 1919, and John A. Giles in 1924 and 1925. All three of these mayors pay a high tribute to his integrity and ability.

During the World War he was chairman of the Draft Board of District 2 in Binghamton. For many years he also was a member of the City Republican Committee.

Mr. Winsor was born in village of Windsor 60 years ago, his parents, Oliver and Lorana (Knowlton) Winsor being descendants of the early settlers in this part of the country. He attended school at the old Windsor Academy and left there to learn the trade of painter and decorator, which he continued to follow until his death. He came to this city about 40 years ago.

Mr. Winsor was a member of Wamsutta Tribe, I. O. R. M., the Rotary Club and a charter member of the Susquehanna Valley Social Club. His church affiliation was with the Centenary Methodist Episcopal.

He is survived by his wife, Clara R. (Wolfe) Winsor; a daughter, Mrs. John B. Stephenson of this city; a son, Percy Burr Winsor of this city, and a niece, Belle E. Winsor of Amsterdam.

MAYORS UNDER WHOM HE SERVED PAY TRIBUTES TO BURR WINSOR

William R. Ely-----“News of death of Burr Winsor came to me as a severe shock. I considered Mr. Winsor one of my best friends and I will miss him greatly. He was not well when he first entered the service of the city in my administration and the thanks of city are due hif for the sacrifices he made. He was especially well fitted for the position which he held. A man of strict integrity and keen perception with an honesty of purpose and an abundance of knowledge of public affairs, he was one whose advice and judgement were eagerly sought by his associates. I doubt whether Binghamton ever had a more capable and loyal servant than Burr Winsor”

Leroy E. Barnes---“Burr Winsor was one of the best city officials Binghamton ever had. He was honest, capable and fearless, pleasant to work with and thoroughly familiar with his job. Binghamton has lost a valuable citizen and one who was always ready to help his city and his friend whenever he could”

John A. Giles------“Burr Winsor brought to the service of the city a loyalty and knowledge of public works which was equaled by no one in my administration. I considered myself fortunate at the time to obtain such a man a commissioner and have never had occasion to regret my choice. As a public servant and as a citizen of the city, Mr. Winsor was an exceptional man and his passing will leave a void in public and private life which will never be filled.