Obits: PANTING/PANTON/SCHENCK Obituaries from Cameron County Press 1899-1963 PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Virginia Schenck a014206t@bc.seflin.org ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.usgwarchives.net ********************************************************************** 1) Cameron County Press-front page Thursday July 13 1899- ANGUS PANTING, formerly a resident of this county, where a number of his relatives reside, was killed by special train conveying G.W. Creighton, General Superintendent. He was struck over the right eye and never regained consciousness and died at the Elk Home same day. His remains were brought to Emporium for burial, Saturday evening. --------------------------------- 2) Cameron County Press-front page Thursday January 14 1904- The death of JOHN PANTING, at the age of 41 years, from thyphoid fever, Monday morning, January 11th, was a sad surprise to his large circle of friends. The very embodiment of robust physical health- the possessor of a constitution that seemed capable of unlimited physical endurance only serves to accentuate the sense of sorrowful surprise felt by this entire community. For nearly fifteen years he was in charge of the repair shops of the Emporium & Rich Valley Railroad, and was a most efficient and reliable employee. He was held in the highest esteem by his associates in toil and by the community at large. No one was more willing to render his brother man a favor, while the tender of his kind offices in cases of sickness was ever cheefully made. He was a member of the local organization of the Maccabees and was active in promoting its interests. He was also a communicant of the Presbyterian Church in town. Mr. Panting is survived by a wife and five children, for whom in their great sorrow, the most heartfelt sympathy is manifest. The funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian church, Friday, January 15th at 2 o'clock and will be in the charge of the Rev. Robt. McCaslin and the Rev. O.S. Metzler. The Maccabees will attend in a body. Interment will be made in Newton Cemetery. All Maccabees are requested to meet at the Tent at 1:30 sharp. ---------------------------- 3a) Cameron County Press-front page January 21 1904- In the last issue of the Press we gave a full account of the death of MR. JOHN PANTING, but owing to the fact of the funeral not taking place until after the Press had gone to press, we were, of course unable to give an account of the funeral. Services were held at the residence of the deceased on Clear Creek, being conducted by Rev. Robt. McCaslin, pastor of the Emporium Presbyterian Church. The popularity of the deceased was attested by the large gathering of neighbors who called to offer their sympathy and pay that last mark of respect due a good citizen and neighbor. The funeral cortege arrived at First M.E. Church, Emporium, about 2:30, where services were conducted by Revs. McCaslin and Metzler. The large edifice was well filled with relatives and friends of the deceased. The services were very impressive and many were the sad hearts that viewed the remains of the dead. In order to allow two brothers, F.W. and R.H. Panting, who were hastening to be at the funeral and take one last look at their brother, the funeral party remained at the church until the Day Express arrived from the west. At the cemetery, after a prayer by Rev. Robt. McCaslin, the burial service of the Maccabees was read. ---------------------------- 3b) "Brief Mention"----John Panting carried $2,000 insurance in the Maccabees. ---------------------------- 3c) "Personal Gossip"---F.W. Panting and R.H. Panting, the former from Prince Edward Island and the latter from Richwood, W. Va., arrived in time to view the remains of their brother, John Panting. Belated trains kept them three days on the road. ---------------------------- 4) Cameron County Press-front page Thursday February 25 1904- RICHARD H. PANTON, aged 34 years, a former well known woodsman and citizen of Emporium, died at Richmond, W.Va., last Friday. His remains accompanied by his mourning wife and children arrived in Emporium on Sunday afternoon on P.& E. Flyer. The funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. O.S.Metzler of the First Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. The account of the death of this popular gentlman, we take from the Fairmont, W. Va., paper, viz: Mr. Richard H. Panting died at Cook Hospital Friday evening at 5 o'clock, at the age of 34 years. About two weeks ago Mr. Panting was severely injured by a fall, and when brought to the hospital was too far gone for medical skill to have any effect upon his condition, and he died at the time mentioned. He was injured through the abdomen and his injuries caused him much suffering. Deceased was foreman for a lumber company at Richwood, and it was there that the accident occurred. Mr. Panting was born in Canada. He was a resident of Emporium, Pa., before moving to Richwood. He is survived by his wife and five children. The family had been at the bedside for several days as was a brother, Mr. Frank Panting, of Prince Edward Island . Mr. Panting was a member of the Knights of the Maccabees, and this order looked after the funeral arrangements. The lodge was very attentive to the bereaved wife and family of the deceased. The remains were prepared for burial at the Musgrove undertaking establishment and this afternoon taken to Emporium, Pa., for internment. The funeral party will not reach there before Sunday night, and the burial will take place Monday, probably. Mr. Panting was a good citizen, honest and industrious, and his death is much deplored.-Fairmont, W.Va. News. The Panting boys, all industrious good citizens, have resided in Emporium for several years and were greatly attached one to the other- coming here from Prince Edward Island. The deceased was called to Emporium five weeks ago to follow the remains of his brother John to his last resting place. After coming to Emporium he married Miss Annie Freeman, daughter of E.B. Freeman, of North Creek. In addition to his wife and five childre, the youngest only 11 months old, he leaves three brothers and four sisters to mourn his untimely death, A.H. Panting, of Emporium, and F.W. Panting of Prince Edward Island, who was visiting the deceased when the accident took place, were present at the funeral, in addition to a large concourse of other relatives and friends. The sympathy of our people goes out to the bereaved wife and children, as well as the brothers and sisters in the far away home. Mr. Panting carried $3,000 life insurance. $2,000 in the Maccabees and $1,000 Prudential. ------------------------------- 5) Cameron County Press-front page Thursday January 7 1909- JOHN PANTON, aged 52, died suddenly at Instanter, last Saturday, after an illness of one year. Deceased was walking into his boarding house when he fell to the ground dead. The immediate cause of death was acute indigestion. His remains were taken to Elk Home at St. Marys when his brother James and cousin Hector learned of his death, before he had been shipped to Philadelphia. Undertaker Geo. J. LaBar's assistant, Mr. C.W. Rishelli, who was at Erie, hastened home and took charge o f the remains and brought them to Emporium and prepared the body for burial. The funeral took place from the residence of James Panton, on Third Street, Rev. Mr. Anderson, pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church conducting the services. ------------------------------- 6) Cameron County Press-front page Thursday April 14 1910- MRS. KATE NARBY-PANTING, aged 40 years, 8 months and 16 days, died at the family home on Clear Creek, Saturday, April 9th, 1910, of a complication of diseases, resulting from a serious fall she sustained several years ago. Her husb and, John Panting, died January 12th, 1904, leaving her with a family of five children and a small farm on Clear Creek. The children, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral, which was held at St. Mark's Church, Monday morning, are Mrs, Leonard, Lawrence, Maude, Floyd and Burton, aged seven years. In addition to her children to mourn her death, she leaves her mother, Mrs. Catherine Narby, two sisters, two brothers and one half-sister, viz: John and George, Mrs. A.H. Panting, Emporium, Mrs. E.C. Knight, Rochester N.Y., and Mrs. C.L. Butler, Emporium. Deceased made a noble battle to rear her family and faithfully assumed the heavy task. She was a noble lady and was respected by all. The orphan children can look with pride to the unselfish example she set them and the remarkable energy displayed in th eir behalf. While their loss is a heavy one the afflicted ones should ever remember the words of good advice from the best friend they will ever know- their mother. The funeral was largely attended and the very able address by the good pastor, Rev. Father Downey, was upon this occasion one of his best- full of grand sentiment and sound truth. The remains were interred in St. Mark's Cemetery, in charge of C.W. Rishell, funeral director. Deceased carried a certificate in Gladioli Hive, No. 32, L.O.T.M., of Emporium, for $1,000. --------------------------------- 6a) Cameron County Press April 21 1910 "Personal Gossip"- Mrs. Jennie Knight, of Rochester NY., who was called here on account of the illness and death of her sister, Mrs. Kate Panting, left for home this morning. She called at the Press sanctum last evening, being an old friend. Of course she reads the Press every week. ---------------------------------- 7) The Press/Independant-front page Thursday July 11 1935- Death of Well Known Cameron County Resident- JAMES A. PANTON, Rich Valley, died at his home at that place at seven o'clock Monday morning of cancer. He had been ill since Thanksgiving Day. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. C.F. Berkheimer pastor, officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. He was born in Eldon, Belfort [note-Belfast, PEI], Canada, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Panton, Sr. [note-a mistake- his father was John Panton 'Sr'], and was married here to Miss Flora E. Rost. He had been a resident of this county for thirty-nine years and had engaged in lumbering, iron works and powder making. Of late years he had farmed his land in Rich Valley. He was a member of the Emporium Lodge I.O.O.F. The deceased is survived by his wife, three sons, Albert A., Harry A., Buffalo, N.Y., and James H., Worcester, Mass., and by one daughter, Caroline, at home. -------------------------------- 8) Press/Independent-page 4 Thursday May 27 1948- Mrs. ANNA L. CLARK, well known in Cameron County where she had lived her entire life, died early Tuesday morning in the St. Marys Hospital. Her death followed a two year illness. Her death is attributed to infirmities incident to great age. She was born in Rich Valley, April 10, 1875 and was a member of the Presbyterian church. She made many friends during her lifetime with her quiet, friendly ways and she will be sincerely mourned. She is survived by five children: Mrs. Edward (Christine) Nellis, Kenvill, N.J.; Mrs. Merrill (Eva) Schenck, Renovo; Mrs. Henry (Iva) Sassaman, Emporium; Halsey Panton, East Aurora, N.Y.; Charles of Eldred. Two sisters, Mrs. Merle Barney, Indianapolis, M rs. Henry Udell, Jefferson, Ohio and several grandchildren. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Coppersmith Funeral Chapel on Sixth Street and interment will be made in Newton Cemetery. [note-This is Anna Lora Freeman whose 1rst husband was Richard H. Panton] ------------------------------------- 9) Press/Independent-page 4 Thursday January 31, 1952- FLOYD PANTON, well known local carpenter and who had spent all of his life in Cameron County, died in the St. Marys Hospital Wednesday, January 23rd following a long illness brought about by a heart condition. He had been an inmate of the hospital since last September. He was born in Clear Creek Valley, July 13, 1900, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Panton. He attended local schools and was well and favorably known throughout the county. He was a member of the Missionary Alliance Church. He is survived by his wife, two sisters; Mrs. Rex McLeod and Mrs. Gus Coudriet of Emporium. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Coppersmith Funeral Home with Rev. James Steele officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. -------------------------------------- 10) Press/Independent-page 4 Thursday September 4 1952- In the passing of Mrs. KATHRYN CHRISTINA NELLIS at Kenvil, N.J., this community lost a beloved former resident and one who was widely respected and known. Her death occurred August 27 and followed a long illness. She was born in Emporium, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna Panton, October 2, 1893, but had made her home in Kenvil since 1931, However, she had made many visits here through the years and kept many local friendships. She is survived by her husband, Edward Nellis and by two brothers and two sisters: Mrs Merrill (Eva) Schenck, Renovo; Mrs. Henry (Iva) Sassaman, Emporium; Halsey Panton, East Aurora, N.Y., and Charles Panton of Eldred. Four step-grandchildren, the children of the late Walter Nellis of Bellafonte, also survive. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Coppersmith Funeral Home with Rev. George Leukel officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. ----------------------------- 11) Press/Independent-page 4 Thursday July 2 1953- EDWARD B. NELLIS, former Emporium resident, died at the Dover, N.J. Hospital last Thursday following a year's illness. Mr. Nellis was born in Thurston, N.Y., January 14, 1875 the son of Stewart and Julia Eddy Nellis. He was married to Myrtle Keller in 1897. She died in 1918. They were parents of one son, the late Walter B. Nellis. He was married to Christine Panton, August 31, 1921. She died in August, 1952. He is survived by a brother, Otto, of Emporium. also four grandchildren, Kenneth, Betty Jean, Dorothy Mae and Robert. Eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at the Coppersmith Funeral Home Monday afternoon with the Rev. Joseph G. Rigby officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. -------------------------------------- 12) Press/Independent-page 8 Thursday November 29 1962- HENRY J. SASSAMAN died Sunday evening in the Olean General Hospital where he had been a patient since November 14. He had been in ill health for about one year. He was born here April 24, 1897 the son of the late H.J. and Elizabeth Huff Sassaman. He was married to the former Iva Panton. Mr. Sassaman was a veteran of World War I. He had been employed as a machinist at Cameron Manufacturing Corp. for 18 years before his retirement due to ill health. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Emporiun Lodge 362, Free and Accepted Masons. He is survived by his wife and one son, Bernard, Prospect Park. Also surviving are two grandchildren, two brothers; Charles, Kittanning; Leonard, Roselle Park, NJ.; four sisters, Mrs. George (Myrtle) Angle, Berne, NY.; Mrs. Ruth Crane, Madison, NJ.; Mrs. A.C. (Carolyn) Kraemer, Tuscon, Arizona and Mrs. William (Kathryn) Hatch, Union, NJ. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Coppersmith Funeral Home at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Paul LeVan, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Newton Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded by local veterans groups. Masonic Memorial services were held at the funeral home Wednesday evening. Pall bearers were Edward Reed, Roger Dorcy, Robert Baker, Robert Bennett, Edwin Olson and Joseph Malizia. ------------------------------------ 13) Press/Independent-page 4 Thursday July 25 1963- Mrs EVA B. SCHENCK, of North Bend, sister of Mrs. Henry (Iva) Sassaman, of Emporium, died Wednesday, July 17, in the Renovo Hospital after an illness of two years. She was born here August 18, 1895 the daughter of the late Richard and Anna Freeman Panton. She was married to Merrill Schenck here on April 3, 1916. In addition to her sister, she is survived by her husband, five sons, two daughters, one brother, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 20, at the Maxwell Funeral home, Renovo, with the Rev. Lewis Crouse, Pastor of the First Methodist Churck, officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery here. --------------------------------------- 13a) from a Renovo newspaper, possibly the Daily Recorder July 1963- Mrs Eva B. Schenck, age 67, wife of Merrill Schenck of North Bend died Wednesday at 5:35 p.m. in the Renovo hospital. Mrs. Schenck had been in failing health for over 2 years. She had been a patient in the Williamsport and Wilmington, Delaware hospitals on a number of occasions for treatment during this period, and was admitted to the Renovo Hospital on July 13. She had been suffering from multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Schenck was born at Emporium August 18, 1895 and attended the Emporium School. She was a daughter of the late Richard and Anna Freeman Panton of Emporium. She was married to Merrill Schenck on April 3, 1916 at Emporium. Mrs. Schenck was a member of the Methodist Church of Renovo and the Ladies Auxillary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. She is survived by her husband, 5 sons: Merrill E. Schenck Jr. [error-it's Merrill S. Jr.- S is for Stanley] Buffalo, NY.; Richard H. Schenck, Philadelphia; James V. and Bruce L. Schenck, Wilmington, Del.; DC 3/c John Schenck, USS Independence; 2 daughters: Mrs. Richard (Jane) [error-it's June] Soltys, Fort Lauderdale, Fla; Mrs. Gerald (Sylvia) Prebble, North Bend; 15 grandchildren; one brother, Charles Panton, Wellsville, NY.; one sister, Mrs. Iva Sassaman, Emporium. A son, Dean, and daughter, Virginia preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Maxwell Funeral Home. Rev. Lewis Crouse will officiate. Burial will be held in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium. Friends will be received at the funeral home from after 7 p.m. Friday. ---------------------------------- 13b) from a Renovo paper, probably the Daily Recorder July 1963- Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Schenck were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Maxwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis A. Crouse, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was at Newton Cemetery, Emporium. Pall bearers were William Schenck, Ray Schenck, Richard Carl, Ralph Pletcher, George Kalafut and Frank Monte. The following from out of town attended the services: Mrs. June Soltys, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; James Schenck, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Schenck of Wilmington, Del.; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Schenck, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monte, Buffalo, NY.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schenck and sons Richard and Lee of Philadelphia. DC 3/c John Schenck, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. Iva Sassaman, Emporium; S-Sgt. William Schenck, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Mr.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panton, Wellsville, NY.; Loretta Udell, Jefferson, Ohio; Mrs. Sylvia Pletcher, Mrs. Edith Schenck, Mrs. Sadie Schenck, Howard. -----------------------------------