Sarah E. Sortore
1842-Nov. 22, 1892
Niles Republican, Thursday, November 24, 1892, page 5, col. 4, and Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 23, 1892, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
One after another of our good citizens have passed away in the past few days at a rate that is quite unpleasant. This time it is the family of Mrs. Sarah E. Sortore, daughter of our esteemed citizen, Dr. L.F. Wilkinson. Mrs. Sortore has been in decline of health for some time, but so sudden an end was little expected.
Tuesday afternoon she and Mr. Wilkinson were down town to do some trading, and she left word at Mr. Wilkinson's place of business that she would walk home, she felt so well. She retired early, and late in the night awoke with hemorrhage of the lungs. She called for salt, and although her people were instantaneous in response, she was past reviving.
Mrs. Sortore left a son and daughter, her first son being buried some time ago.
Mrs. Sortore has lived with her father, Dr. Wilkinson, since the death of her last husband, and her people feel the loss very heavily. She was been an active Christian all her days, doing very efficient work in the Sunday school and church of the M.E. society. She passed away quietly, leaving a bright appearance to the countenance, signifying that her spirit had gone to the home of the just. The fact that she was of a strong Christian character is a great comfort to the bereaved parent, who walks in the same light.
Mrs. Sortore was 50 years of age. She was born in Pennsylvania and came to Michigan in 1848. In 1861 she took up her residence in Niles, where she has remained ever since, faithful to the duties of life. One sister has lived with her at her fathers' home. The bereaved relatives have the great consolation that she has tried to live a God fearing life.
Niles Daily Sun, Friday, November 25, 1892, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral of Mrs. Sortore will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, the home of Dr. L.F. Wilkinson. The loss is a hard blow to her aged father, Mr. Wilkinson.