John Lott Carpenter1
#58976, Deceased, (1892-1955)
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Biography
- John Lott Carpenter was born on 21 March 1892 in Troy, New York.1
- John married Flora Sargent, daughter of Madison Sargeant and Viola Fletcher, on 21 December 1914 in Elmira, New York.1,2
- John served in the army during WW I. He never went overseas, but served as Midland Plant Ord Det Edgewood Arsenal from 19 Apr 1918 until discharged on demobilization 20 Jan 1919.3
- In 1919 John married Rose H Morrow.1
- John Lott Carpenter died on 14 December 1955 in Elmira, New York, at age 63.1
- He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York.4
- An obituary was published in Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, on 2 October 1978.5

Obituary notice
Family: Flora Sargent (b. 13 November 1886, d. 30 September 1978)
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- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S5218] New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849; 1907-1936, online image database, digitized by Family Search, 2016, ancestry.com; collection 61377. (Original publication: Marriage Records. New York Marriages, Ancestry.com; also Family Search,) John L Carpenter & Flora V Sargeant nbr 3125.
- [S6315] New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1918-1919, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013. (Original publication: Adjutant General's Office Ancestry; , Series B0808, New York State Archives, Albany NY,) John L Carpenter srl nbr 441,631.
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, John Lott Carpenter, created by J Kelsey Jones, RobMinteer57, added Oct 2012, memorial number 99727458.
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, Obituary notice Miss Flora V Sargeant, published 2 Oct 1978 p 31.
Manley R Gordon1
#58977, Deceased, (1886-1955)
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Biography
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- Last Edited: 14 November 2025 20:27:56
Citations
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S6438] New York, Death Index, 1852-1956, online image database, digitized by Ancestr.com Operations Inc, 2017. (Original publication: NY Department of Health NY State Death Index: Albany NY,) Manley R Gordon, certificate nbr 35747.
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Manley R Gordon, created by Kelsey Jones, RobMinteer57, added Oct 2012, memorial number 99737345.
Idalene Jeanette Gordon
1
#58978, Deceased, (1912-2013)
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Parents
Biography
- Idalene Jeanette Gordon was born on 20 October 1912 in Elmira Heights, New York.1
- Idalene married Clarence William Johnson on 12 November 1933 in Elmira Heights, New York.1,2
- Clarence William Johnson and Idalene appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 708 Robinson, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, enumerated on 31 March 1950.3
- Idalene married Otto Richards on 9 April 1976 in Elmira, New York.4
- In 2002 Idalene lived in Southport, New York.5
- She died on 3 October 2013 in Mars Hill, North Carolina, at age 100.1
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Citations
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S6673] New York State Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017, www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: New York State Dept of Health New York StateMarriage Index, Albany NY,) Clarence W Johnson & Idalene J Gorden certificate nbr 38603.
- [S9756] 1950 US Federal Census, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Clarence W Johnson head of household, roll 4185, page 1, enumeration district 8-67 .
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, wedding notice Idalene Johnson & Otto Richards, published 16 Apr 1976 p 5.
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Otto Richards published 19 Feb 2992.
Clarence William Johnson1,2
#58979, Deceased, (1913-1993)
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Biography
- Clarence William Johnson was born on 13 May 1913 in Morris Run, Pennsylvania.1

Obituary notice
- Father: Charles Johnson - Mother: Marie Payne.2
- Clarence William Johnson was a salesman for AC Smith NAPA Auto Parts.2
- Clarence married Idalene Jeanette Gordon, daughter of Manley R Gordon and Belle Updegraff, on 12 November 1933 in Elmira Heights, New York.1,3
- Clarence William Johnson and Idalene appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 708 Robinson, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, enumerated on 31 March 1950.4
- He died on 7 July 1993 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, at age 80.1
- An obituary was published in Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, on 8 July 1993.2
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 21:49:41
Citations
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Clarence W Johnson published 8 Jul 1993 p 10.
- [S6673] New York State Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017, www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: New York State Dept of Health New York StateMarriage Index, Albany NY,) Clarence W Johnson & Idalene J Gorden certificate nbr 38603.
- [S9756] 1950 US Federal Census, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Clarence W Johnson head of household, roll 4185, page 1, enumeration district 8-67 .
Linda Elaine Johnson
1
#58980, Deceased, (1945-2010)
- Sargent Lineage: Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
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Parents
Biography
- Linda Elaine Johnson was born on 5 June 1945 in Chemung County, New York.1
- She appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 708 Robinson, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, enumerated on 31 March 1950, in the household of her parents Clarence William Johnson and Idalene.2
- Linda married John Daniel Reidy on 6 April 1963 in Elmira, New York.3
- In 1993 Linda lived in Venice, Florida.4
- She died on 9 November 2010 in Nokomis, Florida, at age 65.1
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Citations
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S9756] 1950 US Federal Census, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Clarence W Johnson head of household, roll 4185, page 1, enumeration district 8-67 .
- [S6644] NY Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017, ancestry.com collection 61632. (Original publication: NY State Dept of Health New York State Marriage Index, Ancestry,) John Reidy & Linda Johnson certificate nbr 9155.
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Clarence W Johnson published 8 Jul 1993 p 10.
John Daniel Reidy1,2
#58981, Deceased, (1942-2013)
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Biography
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 18:38:53
Citations
- [S6644] NY Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017, ancestry.com collection 61632. (Original publication: NY State Dept of Health New York State Marriage Index, Ancestry,) John D Reidy & Linda E Johnson certificate nbr 9155.
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S6644] NY Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017, ancestry.com collection 61632. (Original publication: NY State Dept of Health New York State Marriage Index, Ancestry,) John Reidy & Linda Johnson certificate nbr 9155.
Alan Merritt Conrad1
#58982, Living
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 20:02:28
Citations
- [S4213] Florida Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. (Original publication: Florida Marriage Index 1927-2001 and county records, Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, Florida). Linda Elaine Reidy & Alan Merritt Conrad, certificate 033431 vol 5841.
Gordon Kenneth Johnson
1,2
#58983, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
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Parents
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Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Clarence W Johnson published 8 Jul 1993 p 10.
- [S4213] Florida Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. (Original publication: Florida Marriage Index 1927-2001 and county records, Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, Florida). Gordon Johnson & Verona Frazier certificate 018458 volume 4237.
Clara May Miller1
#58984, Deceased, (1877-1925)
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Biography
- Clara May Miller was born in 1877 in Trout Run, Pennsylvania.1,2
- Father: Amos Miller (b 1850) - Mother: Emma Jane Mumma (b 1860.)2
- Clara married William Melvin Graves, son of Hiram Potter Graves and Sarepta O Sargeant, on 1 July 1906 in Elmira, New York.1
- Clara May Miller died on 16 February 1925 in Elmira, New York, at age ~48.1
- She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York.2
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- Last Edited: 13 November 2025 21:12:22
Citations
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Clara M Graves, created by J kelsey Jones, RobMinteer57, added Oct 2012, memorial number 99737576.
Becky Lynn Johnson
1,2
#58985, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
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Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Clarence W Johnson published 8 Jul 1993 p 10.
- [S9756] 1950 US Federal Census, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Clarence W Johnson head of household, roll 4185, page 1, enumeration district 8-67 .
Otto Richards1
#58986, Deceased, (1907-2002)
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Biography
- Otto Richards was an insurance and rela estate agent for Mutual of Omaha.1
- He was born on 26 December 1907.2
- Otto was married previously and had a son B and a daughter Joyce.1
- Otto married Idalene Jeanette Gordon, daughter of Manley R Gordon and Belle Updegraff, on 9 April 1976 in Elmira, New York.3
- Otto Richards died on 16 February 2002 in Venice, Florida, at age 94.1
- An obituary was published in Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, on 19 February 2002.1
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 18:39:32
Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Otto Richards published 19 Feb 2992.
- [S309] Social Security Death Index 1935-2014, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry, 2014 ancestry.com. (Original publication: US Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Master File, Ancestry, On-line index database).
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, wedding notice Idalene Johnson & Otto Richards, published 16 Apr 1976 p 5.
Barbara Gordon
1
#58987, Deceased, (1918-2008)
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Parents
Biography
- Barbara Gordon was born on 17 April 1918 in Elmira Heights, New York.2
- Barbara married Charles John Ottey on 10 March 1940 in Elmira Heights, New York.2
- She died on 2 March 2008 in Horseheads, New York, at age 89.2
- She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York.3

Gravestone
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Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Otto Richards published 19 Feb 2992.
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Barbara G Ottey, created by Paul R, added Mar 2017, memorial number 177106017.
Wilma Gordon
1
#58988, Deceased, (1921-2020)
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Parents
Biography
- Wilma Gordon was born on 28 June 1921 in Elmira Heights, New York.2
- Wilma married Frederick E Gillard about 1946.3
- She died on 28 October 2020 at age 99.4
- She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York. Plot: Rainbow, Lot 90, Gr 3.4

Gravestone
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Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Otto Richards published 19 Feb 2992.
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, Obituary notice Frederick Gillard published 8 Aug 2007.
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Wilma G Gordon French, created by Paul R, added Mar 2017, memorial number 177106010.
Frederick E Gillard1,2
#58989, Deceased, (1916-2007)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- An obituary was published.3

Obituary notice
- Frederick E Gillard was born on 14 August 1916 in Corning, New York.2
- Father: John Gillard - Mother: Julia Jones.3
- Frederick married Wilma Gordon, daughter of Manley R Gordon and Belle Updegraff, about 1946.3
- Frederick E Gillard died on 6 August 2007 in Elmira, New York, at age 90.2
- He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York.4
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- Last Edited: 5 November 2025 18:21:16
Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice Otto Richards published 19 Feb 2992.
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, Obituary notice Frederick Gillard published 8 Aug 2007.
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Fred E Gillard, created by Paul R, added Mar 2017, memorial number 177106013.
John Daniel Reidy, Jr
1
#58990, Deceased, (1963-1982)
- Sargent Lineage: Linda Elaine Johnson11, Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
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Parents
Biography
- John Daniel Reidy, Jr, was born on 26 October 1963.1
- He died on 28 March 1982 in Covington, New York, at age 18.1,2
- The cause of his death was an automobile accident.1
- He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York.2

Gravestone
- An obituary was published in Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, on 31 March 1982.1

Obituary notice
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
Wellsboro Gazette, March 31, 1982:
John Daniel Reidy Jr., 18, of RD2, Mansfield, died Sunday, March 28, 1982, of injuries sustained in a one-car accident on Route 15 at Canada Road, Covington. Born Oct. 26, 1963 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of John and Linda Johnson Reidy, Sr. He was employed by Pudgies Pizza, Mansfield, and had attended Mansfield High School.
Surviving are: his parents, John and Linda Reidy, Sr., of RD2 Mansfield; one sister, Aleisha, at home; paternal grandfather, Daniel J. Reidy; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Idalene Richards, both of Elmira, NY; two aunts, Mrs. Paul [Sandra] Herbert and Mrs. Sharon Reidy, both of Elmira, NY; two uncles, Donald L. and Joseph Reidy, both of Elmira; two great-uncles, Donald A. Wilcox of Tyrone, NY, and Bert Wilcox of Elmira.
The funeral was held at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 31, at Holy child Catholic Church, Mansfield, with Father Thomas Maloney, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Friends were invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
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Citations
- [S8296] Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY, Newspaper, obituary notice John Reidy published 31 Mar 1982 p 23.
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, John Daniel Reidy Jr, created by Kelsey Jones, RobMinteer57, added Oct 20120, memorial number 99811990.
Aleisha Reidy
1
#58991, Deceased, (1965-1984)
- Sargent Lineage: Linda Elaine Johnson11, Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
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Biography
- Aleisha Reidy was born on 8 September 1965 in Elmira, New York.2
- In 1982 Aleisha lived in Mansfield, New York.1
- She died on 28 November 1984 in Charleston, Pennsylvania, at age 19.1
- The cause of her death was an automobile accident.
- She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York.1

Gravestone
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
Wellsboro Gazette, December 5, 1984:
Aleisha Lynn Reidy, 19, of RD2 Box 59, Mansfield died Wednesday Nov. 28, 1984 as the result of injuries she sustained in a two car 8:20 p.m. accident on Route 6, Charleston Township, Tioga County. Born Oct. 26, 1965 in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of John D. and Linda Johnson Reidy, Sr.
A June 1984 graduate of Mansfield Junior Senior High School. Aleisha was very active in sports and was named Woman Athlete of the Year for 1984. A freshman at Mansfield University Aleisha was planning to marry her fiancé, Todd D Tice of RD Mansfield in June 1985. She was a member of the Covington Baptist Church. Her brother, John D. Reidy Jr. died at the age of 18 on March 28, 1982 as the result of injuries he sustained in a car accident.
Surviving are her mother, Linda Johnson Reidy of RD2 Mansfield; her father, John D. Reidy Sr. of Millerton; maternal grandparents, Mrs. Otto [Idalene Johnson] Richards of Elmira, NY and Clarence W. Johnson of Mansfield, PA; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Reidy Jr. of Elmira, NY; two aunts, Mrs. Becky Lynn Besosa of Venice, Florida and Mrs. Paul [Sandra] Herbert of Elmira, NY; three uncles, Gordon Johnson of Sarasota, Florida, Donald L. Reidy and Joseph A. Reidy, both of Horseheads, NY; several great aunts and uncles and paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Marie Wilcox of Horseheads, NY.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 1984 at the Covington Baptist Church with Rev. John R. Truax, her pastor, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Friends were invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday Nov. 30.
1 Other Information
Citations
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, John Daniel Reidy Jr, created by Kelsey Jones, RobMinteer57, added Oct 20120, memorial number 99811990.
- [S7634] Find A Grave: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Aleisha Lynn Rei, created by Kelsey Jones, RobMinteer57, added Oct 20120, memorial number 99811998.
Charles John Ottey1
#58992, Deceased, (1915-1991)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Charles was in the US Navy in WW II, a SKT3.2
- Charles was married previously to Barbara Rockwell Hetherton Gilman Ottey (1921-2015.)2
- Charles John Ottey was born on 8 August 1915 in Chester, Pennsylvania.1
- Father: Charles Lawrence Ottey (b 1890) - Mother: Catherine A Regney (b 1891.)2
- Charles married Barbara Gordon, daughter of Manley R Gordon and Belle Updegraff, on 10 March 1940 in Elmira Heights, New York.1
- Charles John Ottey died on 27 March 1991 in Horseheads, New York, at age 75.1
- He was buried in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, New York. Plot: K,0,317.2
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 20:33:18
Citations
- [S4466] Terri Dunklee Sautter, compiler, family tree titled "Sautter Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 8861483, viewed Nov 2025 , .
- [S9780] Find A Grave: Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, New York, Charles John Ottey, created by Your Lifes History-Carol (Cook) Eastway, US Veterans Affairs Office, added Feb 2000, memorial number 1053273.
Robert Michael Besosa1,2
#58993, Deceased, (1936-1989)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Robert Michael Besosa was born on 8 September 1936 in Brooklyn, New York.3,2
- Father: Michael Angel Besosa (b 1903) - Mother: Sylvia Marcelina Marrero (b 1903.)2
- He died on 20 June 1989 in Venice, Florida, at age 52.3
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 22:20:54
Citations
- [S6673] New York State Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017, www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: New York State Dept of Health New York StateMarriage Index, Albany NY,) Robert Besosa & Becky Johnson certificate nbr 28670.
- [S2195] Find A Grave: Unknown burial location, Robert Michael Besosa, created by Jan LaScala, gloria whitaker, added Jun 2018, memorial umber 190280322.
- [S309] Social Security Death Index 1935-2014, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry, 2014 ancestry.com. (Original publication: US Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Master File, Ancestry, On-line index database).
Blake Michael Besosa
1
#58994, Deceased, (1961-2023)
- Sargent Lineage: Becky Lynn Johnson11, Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
Pedigree Link
Parents
Biography
- In 1930 Blake Michael Besosa was the manager of the Publix Meat Department for 30 years, retiring in 2014.1
- He was born on 3 October 1961 in Brooklyn, New York.1
- He died on 25 May 2023 in Franklin, Georgia, at age 61.1
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
Blake Michael Besosa, 61, of Franklin, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Robert Michael Besosa and Becky Lynn Johnson Besosa.
Blake served as the Manager of the Publix Meat Department for 30 years until his retirement in 2014. Following retirement, Blake opened Besosa's Deer Processing and operated it for five years before working for SLM Recycling and Harman Turf Farms. He was a loving husband, a supportive father, and a proud Poppi. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his mother, he leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 33 years, Kimberly Ann Blackburn Besosa; children, Sarah & Chase Carroll, Rebekah & Cole Smith, and Dylan & Marianna Besosa; grandchildren, Tripp Carroll, Amelia Carroll, Bennett Smith, and Hank Besosa; brothers & sisters-in-law, Brent & Kathy Besosa and Robb & Mary Besosa; sister & brother-in-law, Cherise & David Herbert; father-in-law & mother-in-law, George & Judy Blackburn; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Doug & Karen Blackburn, and Sheri & Kevin Wicker; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Blake's wishes, his body will be cremated, and the family will hold a memorial service at their home in the coming months.
Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.1
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Citations
- [S2485] Find A Grave: cremated, Blake Michael Besosa, created by Don Sharp, added May 2023, memorial number 254322371.
Kimberly Ann Blackburn1
#58995, Living
Pedigree Link
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 22:47:04
Citations
- [S2485] Find A Grave: cremated, Blake Michael Besosa, created by Don Sharp, added May 2023, memorial number 254322371.
Sarah Besosa
1
#58996, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Blake12, Becky Lynn Johnson11, Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
Pedigree Link
Parents
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Citations
- [S2485] Find A Grave: cremated, Blake Michael Besosa, created by Don Sharp, added May 2023, memorial number 254322371.
Chase Carroll1
#58997, Living
Pedigree Link
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- Last Edited: 4 November 2025 22:49:22
Citations
- [S2485] Find A Grave: cremated, Blake Michael Besosa, created by Don Sharp, added May 2023, memorial number 254322371.
Rebekah Besosa
#58998, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Blake12, Becky Lynn Johnson11, Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
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Dylan Besosa
1
#58999, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Blake12, Becky Lynn Johnson11, Idalene Jeanette Gordon10, Belle Updegraff9, Huldah Maria Sargeant8, William7, Samuel Sargent6, Mary Burditt5, Jabez4, Mary Sargent3, Joseph2, John1, William0
Pedigree Link
Parents
Other Information
Citations
- [S2485] Find A Grave: cremated, Blake Michael Besosa, created by Don Sharp, added May 2023, memorial number 254322371.
Marianna (née unknown) Besosa1
#59000, Living
Pedigree Link
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- Last Edited: 13 November 2025 22:07:41
Citations
- [S2485] Find A Grave: cremated, Blake Michael Besosa, created by Don Sharp, added May 2023, memorial number 254322371.