Obituary #1

SARAH ANN HERMANS

Sarah Ann Hermans was born Jan. 28, 1816, and died Jan. 14, 1887.  She was a daughter of James Miller who lived near Jackson Corners; and was one of a family of fifteen of whom eight now survive her.  She was twice married.  Her first husband was George Bunnell.  In 1860 she was married to Richard Hermans by whose death he is for the third time thus bereaved.  She was converted to God in 1847 under the labors of the Rev. Mr. Gothard, then laboring in Pine Plains, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which she has since been an acceptable and useful member.  Her religious life was quiet and unobtrusive, yet positive and consistent.  She will be greatly missed from the church of which she was a faithful and useful member, and from the community where she has been so long and favorably known.  Death came to her suddenly but found her ready.  Her funeral took place from the M. E. church whence her remains were taken to the beautiful village cemetery where they await the resurrection of the just.

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OBITUARY #2

MRS. ANN HERMANS

Mrs. Hermans, wife of Richard Hermans, died Friday night at her home in this village, of pneumonia, with which she was attacked on Tuesday previous.  Mrs. Hermans was one of the old and well known residents of Pine Plains, and had many warm friends.  Her home was always pleasant and attractive, she was a fond and faithful wife, and a kind neighbor.  In early life she united with the M. E. church, and remained a zealous member to the end.  Her funeral took place Monday afternoon at the church. Rev. W. G. Browning, of Poughkeepsie, preached the funeral sermon, Rev. C. H. Reynolds also making a brief address.  Relatives were present from New York, Brooklyn, Germantown, Milan and other places, besides numbers of friends and acquaintances here.

Among the floral tributes were a pillow with the word "sister," an anchor, and a heart, the testimonials of loving friends.  The death of Mrs. Hermans, less than two months after that of her sister, Mrs. Wilber, adds a new weight of sorrow to the last sad event, and draws to the bereaved ones the heartfelt sympathy of all.  Their comfort must be in the remembrance that "He doeth all things well."