The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-05
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Even in the stiffness of the early morning
when men, refreshed by sleep, turn their atten-
tions once more to worldly avocations, the dis
NAL news came upon US that Mrs. Madole was
dead.
Her many friends in Kent, Ravenna and the
intervening and adjoining country were indeed
| saddened to learn on Wednesday morning that
she had passed to her eternal reward.
Syrah Byrne, alias Mrs S. Madole was born
IN Lebanon county, Pa, in May. 1921 An. how
it pains to think of it. That dear little inno-
cent, only six weeks old, is already deprived of
the loving care of her fond parents and left
adrift in the cold, cold world, helpless and
alone. But kind Providence whose ways are
lnscrutable and who ordains all things for the
best. soon provided for her Prompted by
Chris tian charity, Mr.. and Mrs Morara at once
adopted her.
They, accompanied by their adopted daugh-
ter, moved to Ohio and located midway between
Kent ard Ravenna, when she was but II years
Old.
Here she resided until year ago last May
Her health failing. she then moved to Kent
where she has lived since, if we except an ex-
tended trip through the South for the benefit of
her health. Whilst there she seemed to gain
rapidly. so that on her return her health was
apparently much improved. But alas, it was
only apparent for she soon recommended to
| fail and continued SO to do till death.
She was married to George Madole, Sept. 2nd
| le4l. They then clasped hands before the Altar
| of God and promised each other to abide as
| faithful companions, fellow yfarers along
the path life. For the period of 36 years the
promise was faithfully falfiled. till the one Cthe
husband) was striken ty death. Jan. 1st. 1877
! and the other, solitary and alone, proceeded
| along the path. even to the grave.
| OF retiring disposition she devoted herself
almost exclusively to the important duties of 6
wife and mother. Her many noble traits o.
character can be felt rather than expressed
She had extensive acquaintance, and hel
friends were numbered by the score.
| Seven loving children (three boys and foul
giiis), viz: J q. Madole, Mrs. NJ. Z. Risk, W
Nj Is adole, ida S. Madole Mrs. 1. J. Kelso, 3
Nj Madole and Mrs. F. c. Park, with theil
children (nineteen living) VINO one and al
loved - grandma" survive to mourn her loss
The faneral services took place at 10 OF
Saturday, the 25th ult, at st. Patrick's Churcl
at Kent, and were solemn and impressive
FatIer Graham, the pastor. sang the solemn
} Mass and preached an i'm mpressiye sermon Ii
spoke briefly of the death of the just as possess
: ing the qualities of willingness, peace and joy
and stated that the death OF the deceased ha
without doubt these qualities. FIR Farrell, c
= Ravenna, was present in the Sanctuary.
4 The music was finely rendered by Miss Kin
ney. Of Ravenna. who was ably assisted by tn
y Misses NJ Brennan, OF Cleveland, and L. W alte
# of Rayenna. Many beautiful flowers wer
: donated. Among them were two crosses, Nv
h sickles, pillow, d wreath, baskets &c
o The donors were Misses Engeis, Horn Lon
u and Leonard, of Canton, Mrs. Summers an
r Mrs Horn, of W ooster, Miss Kinney and Messr
n Geo Cook, Ii. c. Merits and W. IL. Marsh,
e. Ravenna, Miss Newton and Mrs. Leonard,
5 Kent, and others.
ir The remains were placed in the vault in Ke
j. and will be finally laid beside those of her d
eased husband