Following a gradual decline in health extending over a period of six months since last September Harmon Rockwell Kathan, aged 78, for the past 33 years proprietor of the Commercial hotel on Maple street, this village, and perhaps the oldest hotel man in Northern New York, died this morning at the hotel at 7:30 o’clock.
Mr. Kathan was born in Conklingville on May 2, 1848, the son of Luke and Freelove Allen Kathan. His early education was acquired in the country school in Conklingville where he also gained his first business experience in the operation of a general store in that locality for 16 years. He next moved to Glens Falls where he conducted a hotel for several years before coming to Corinth in 1894.
Mr. Kathan’s survivors are his wife, Irene Sutliff Kathan; two brothers, Warren Kathan of Conklingville and Monroe L. Kathan of Hadley; also several nieces , nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Mrs. Mary C. Wait, a sister of Mr. Kathan, died in this village on June 19 of last year at the age of 86 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the late home, 62 Maple street at 2 o’clock, daylight saving time. The Rev. George Williams, past of the Burnt Hills Baptist church and former pastor of the Corinth Baptist church will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will be in the family plot in the Corinth rural cemetery. Neighbors and friends are invited to attend the funeral.
Contributed by Donna.
Following a gradual decline in health extending over a period of six months since last September Harmon Rockwell Kathan, aged 78, for the past 33 years proprietor of the Commercial hotel on Maple street, this village, and perhaps the oldest hotel man in Northern New York, died this morning at the hotel at 7:30 o’clock.
Mr. Kathan was born in Conklingville on May 2, 1848, the son of Luke and Freelove Allen Kathan. His early education was acquired in the country school in Conklingville where he also gained his first business experience in the operation of a general store in that locality for 16 years. He next moved to Glens Falls where he conducted a hotel for several years before coming to Corinth in 1894.
Mr. Kathan’s survivors are his wife, Irene Sutliff Kathan; two brothers, Warren Kathan of Conklingville and Monroe L. Kathan of Hadley; also several nieces , nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Mrs. Mary C. Wait, a sister of Mr. Kathan, died in this village on June 19 of last year at the age of 86 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the late home, 62 Maple street at 2 o’clock, daylight saving time. The Rev. George Williams, past of the Burnt Hills Baptist church and former pastor of the Corinth Baptist church will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will be in the family plot in the Corinth rural cemetery. Neighbors and friends are invited to attend the funeral.
Contributed by Donna.
Gravesite Details
Husband of Irene (Sutliff) Kathan
Family Members
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Caroline Kathan Frasier
1824–1917
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Emeline Kathan Wait
1826–1859
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Truman Kathan
1828–1907
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Sarah West Kathan Waite
1831–1918
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Betsy Josephine Kathan Huntoon
1832–1898
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Alvina R Kathan Ellithorp
1838–1921
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Mary C. Kathan Wait
1840–1926
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Martha Jane Kathan Wait
1842–1861
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Orange E. Kathan
1843–1930
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Hugh W Kathan
1846–1891
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James Dayton Kathan
1850–1902
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Monroe L Kathan
1850–1929
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