OBITS: Merklinger, Sophia Lacklydner; New York Mills, Oneida co., NY ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm File at: http://files.usgwarchives.org/ny/oneida/obits/rs/m/merklinger-sophialacklydner.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/nyfiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Kathy Last kllast@juno.com July 2, 2006, 7:17 pm Rome Sentinel May 9, 1912 New York Mills: The death of Sophia Lacklydner, widow of Gabriel Merklinger, occurred at the home of her son, No. 15 Porter Street, yesterday. Mrs. Merklinger had been ill for some time and he death was not unexpected. Sophia Lacklydner was born in Germany and came to American when she was 9 yrs of age. The family lived first in New London where Sophia married Gabriel Merklinger 58 yrs ago. They went from New London to West Leyden, coming to New York Mills from West Leyden 32 yrs ago. Mr. Merklinger died here 7 yrs ago. When her health permitted Mrs. Merklinger attended the Presbyterian Church. She was the mother of a large family and was devoted to her home. Last Friday she celebrated her birthday anniversary and although confined to her bed, neighbors and friends enjoyed a pleasant visit with her. She is survived by six children, Mrs. Gus Mowers of Clockville, Mrs. Lydia Gleasman of Ava, Mrs. Bertha Meyers of Buffalo, George Merklinger of Utica and John & Burton Merklinger of New York Mills. She also leaves 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.