Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. George EichhOlz, Popular WOm-
an of Clayton, Dies Under Dis
tressing Circumstances-Oth

ldllrOdu Hldn dI OldyIOn, uleu July 4,
after brief illness leaving a newly
born infant by her side. She is also
survived by her two boys and her
husband. Her untimely death was a
shock to her friends and the circum-
stances surrounding it has caused
more than usual sorrow. Deceased
was daughter of Nehemiah and Mary
Berry Ford and was born and raised
near Hartly. She married George
Eichholz, a fireman on the Delaware
Railroad and moved to Clayton where
she made many friends by her AMIGA
bic manner and her devotion to her
home and Ewell NJ. P. Church. At
the funeral services Friday afternoon
Rev. Luther NJ. Broadway, of Will
mington; Rev. E. c. Graham, of New
Church, Va; Rev. Claude Clark and
Rev. Haddaway, of Clayton, all spoke
of what a beautiful and useful life
she lived and of her lovely Christian
character. She visited the sick and
helped in what ever place she was
needed, also was a teacher in Ewell
NJ. P. Sunday School and had a class
of boys. She was held in the highest
esteem and respect by her neighbors
and all were glad to call her friend.
Besides her grief stricken husband,
she leaves three little children: Ed
ward, Medford and an infant daughter
Barbara Ann. She is also survived
/ by several brothers and sisters among
whom is Mrs. Harry Collins of Smyr-
ma. Interment was made in Odd Fell
lows Cemetery, a large cortage fol-
lowing the remains to its last resting
place.
Miss May Alice, Native Smyrnian
Miss May H. Alice, daughter of the
late Jacob and Sarah Dick Alice,
died at Rising Sun, Md, Saturday af-
ter lingering illness. She was born
and raised on a farm near Smyrna and
moved from here to Rising Sun, Md,
many years ago, Two brothers and
two sisters survive her. Winfield Alice,
Rising Sun, Md; Herbert Dick Alice,
Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Jean Shepherd
Rising Sun, Md; and Mrs. Sarah Flee
wood, Waverly, Va. She was a sweet
lovable character and lead life of
devotion to her home and church. Fun
eral services were held at her late res
idence at Rising Sun, Md, at o'clock
p. M, yesterday and her remains were
brought to Smyrna by auto where in
terment took place in the family bur
rying ground at five o'clock.
Death Mrs. Annie HOffecker CassOns
Mrs. Anna Hoffecker Cassons, wild
ow of the late John w. Cassons, form
er postmaster of Dover, and for many
years one of Dover's school commits
siOners, died at her residence at Do
yer Friday evening, aged 80 years
Her death was due to injuries sustain
ed some weeks ago while visiting {
neighbor. On leaving the house she
made a mis-step and broke her hip
She had been in Philadelphia hospita
for several weeks and returned Il
Dover two days before her death
Mrs. Cassons was a daughter of the
late Daniel Hoffecker and was highly
esteemed for her endearing qualities
She is survived by one son, DAME
Cassons, of the clerical force of Dove
postoffice. Funeral took place yester
day afternoon.
Mrs. William X. Cochran, MiddletOwl
Mrs. Anna Naudain Cochran died a
her home in Elwyn, Pa, on Saturday
after a short illness. Mrs. Cochran
was the widow of the late William r
Cochran of Middletown, and lived ther
until after the death of Mr.. Cochran
several years ago. She is survives
by four children, Misses Marian an
Eliza Cochran of Elwyn; John p P.Coch
ran, Jr., of Middletown, and Herman
Cochran of Philadelphia. One sister
Mrs. Edward Reynolds of Middleton
also survives. The funeral service
! were held in Old st. Annes Churc
yesterday afternoon and intermen
, was made in St. Anne's Cemetery.
: John II. YearsIey Dies at Port Pen
While preparing to accompany hi
u y son, Frank, on fishing trip to Reed
Island, Sunday, John H. Yearsle!
aged II years, dropped dead at tn
Port Penn wharf, death resulting frol
! heart disease. Mr.. and Mrs. Yearsle
: celebrated their golden wedding la:
month. He was a member of Oh
Glory Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of De
aware City, and the Port Penn P.
S. A. He is survived by widow,fiy
: children. Mrs. John Collins, Edwar
+ Yearsley, Frank Yearsley and Cor
l. Yearsley, of Port Penn, and Ruff
/ Yearsley, of Delaware City, and
: brother, William Yearsley, of Pol
s. Penn.
If Mr.and rs.HarmOn Crossley lose So
So Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Crossley, nes
T. Kenton, have the sympathy of the