Obituary, as found in newspaper of 27 Dec. 1943: LaFARGEVILLE--Mrs. Elizabeth Lehr Schnauber, 86, of this village, widow of William Schnauber, died at 1:50 yesterday morning in the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, after a long illness.
She had been a patient at the hospital since Dec. 19.She was born in the town of Orleans Oct. 19, 1857, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Haas Lehr. On Jan. 31, 1876, she was married to William Schnauber of Clayton. She had resided in the vicinity of LaFargeville all her life.
Her only daughter, Mrs. William E. (Jessie E.) Tracy, died last September. She is survived by two grandsons, Cpl. Howard A. Tracy, now in the armed services, and W. Everett Tracy, who resides at home. Several nieces and nephews also
survive. Her husband died years ago.Mrs. Schnauber was an active member of the LaFargeville Methodist church and the LaFargeville grange.
Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 10:15 at the house and at 11 a.m. at the LaFargeville Methodist church. Burial will be at the Grove cemetery, LaFargeville.
Obituary from the Watertown Daily Times of 11 Dec. 1936: DEPAUVILLE--Augustus E. Schnauber, 66, died suddenly this morning at 10:45 at his home in this village following a stroke.
Mr. Schnauber appeared in his usual health when he arose this morning bur shortly afterward suffered a stroke and died. With him when he was stricken ill was a sister, Mrs. Charles Lowe of this village.
Mr. Schnauber was born in the town of Clayton, Nov. 16, 1870, a son of Augustus and Elizabeth Swind Schnauber. On Oct. 4, 1893, he married Miss Maggie Putman at her home in the town of Clayton, Rev. T. A. Storie performing the ceremony.
His wife died Jan. 12, 1934.He was a member of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church, Depauville grange and the Depauville Masonic lodge. His entire life had been spent in this vicinity. He followed the occupation of farming until 20 years ago when he retired
and came to this village where he resided at his present home until the time of his death.Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Lowe of this village and Mrs. J. M. Linnell of Clayton and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Albert Walker, pastor of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Depauville cemetery.
Obituary from newspaper of 10 Jan. 1944: DEPAUVILLE--Horace P. Schnauber, 50, lifelong resident of the town of Clayton, died at his home near Gunn's Corners this morning at 7:30 following a heart attack.
He was born in the town of Clayton June 10, 1893, a son of William and Sarah Garlock Schnauber. He married Miss May Hartlein Dec. 17, 1914. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. J. E. Eldridge, pastor of the LaFargeville Methodist
church.He was a member of the Methodist church of Depauville and served as a trustee of the Depauville Cemetery Association. He belonged to the Depauville grange.
He sold his farm and moved to the adjoining Beckwith farm last week.
He is survived by his widow, an adopted son, Pfc. Howard Schnauber of the United Stated Marines somewhere in the Pacific war area; and adopted daughter, Mrs. Albert (Harriet) March of Buffalo; a stepmother, Mrs. William Schnauber of
Depauville; a brother, Vernet Schnauber, and a half-brother, William Schnauber, both of Depauville; a sister, Mrs. Ross (Josephine) Hartlein of LaFargeville.Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at 2 at this home and at 2:30 from the Depauville Methodist church. Rev. Louis Bruce, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. A. D. Evans, pastor of the Stone church of
Depauville. Burial will be in the Depauville cemetery.