Richard E. "Sonny" Forsythe, 23, of 200 Guinnip Avenue, died Wednesday at 8 pm in a local hospital after several weeks illness of a rare form of anemia. He was a son of Mrs. Jane C. and the late Err M. Forsythe. While a student at the Elmira Free Academy, Mr. Forsythe was employed part-time by the Kelly Drug Co. of Elmira, working in the store at Hoffman and Church Sts. After he completed his high school course, he continued in the employ of the Kelly concern and was attached to the stores at Main and Water Sts. and Hoffman and Church Sts. Last May he accepted a position with McKellor Drug Co. of Binghamton and was a sale representative of that concern when he was stricken ill. For the past two weeks, Mr. Forsythe hovered between life and death. Several blood transfusions were given in attempts to save his life. IN the battle against the rare blood ailment, he showed amazing fortitude and courage. Mr. Forsythe was a popular member of the younger generation of Elmirans. His personality and wit made him a favorite in his group. At the Academy he was a leader in scholastic and social activities. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. [Elmira Star Gazette on September 16, 1937]
Richard E. "Sonny" Forsythe, 23, of 200 Guinnip Avenue, died Wednesday at 8 pm in a local hospital after several weeks illness of a rare form of anemia. He was a son of Mrs. Jane C. and the late Err M. Forsythe. While a student at the Elmira Free Academy, Mr. Forsythe was employed part-time by the Kelly Drug Co. of Elmira, working in the store at Hoffman and Church Sts. After he completed his high school course, he continued in the employ of the Kelly concern and was attached to the stores at Main and Water Sts. and Hoffman and Church Sts. Last May he accepted a position with McKellor Drug Co. of Binghamton and was a sale representative of that concern when he was stricken ill. For the past two weeks, Mr. Forsythe hovered between life and death. Several blood transfusions were given in attempts to save his life. IN the battle against the rare blood ailment, he showed amazing fortitude and courage. Mr. Forsythe was a popular member of the younger generation of Elmirans. His personality and wit made him a favorite in his group. At the Academy he was a leader in scholastic and social activities. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. [Elmira Star Gazette on September 16, 1937]
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