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Joseph Rippey's Obituary

The funeral of Joseph Rippey, father of Rev. John Rippey, of Cuylerville, N.Y. and Mrs. Dr. Hartman, of Rochester, took place last week from his late residence near this village.  The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. P. Sankey.  The venerable D. C. McLaren, DD, and Rev. Mr. Brush were present at the funeral and took part in the exercise.  Mr. Rippey has resided near Geneva for many years and was well known as a highly respected citizen and an eminent and earnest christian.  Notwithstanding the terrible condition of the roads a large concourse of people attended his reamins to their final resting place.