Vera Rhoda Shoultes

The tragic death of her mother in 1912 made a dramatic change to the family. It appears that the family split. Erman's whereabouts and capabilities to care for the family are not known. Vera took care of her younger brother Stacey (30Jul1907-1Feb1960) and Jay (22Jul1899-10Oct1975) and Paul (11Apr1897-10Dec1944) established bachelor quarters.

Vera Rhoda Shoultes united in marriage with Roy Tuttle (1893-1983) of Owego on December 27, 1915. They established their residence in Owego (Tioga County), New York. It is believed that Stacey lived with them until reaching the age of adulthood. The author also remembers his grandfather Jay stating that he lived with them for a time. Vera was employed as a teacher in Owego. They had a son born to them in 1918.

Vera, or "Aunt Puss" as she is remembered by surviving members of the family, appears to be a person of high regard. The author has heard many kind references about her from his grandfather, father, aunts and uncles. The families of Owego were very close.

Vera Rhoda Shoultes Tuttle died of cancer on November 15, 1944 at the age of 49 years. Her death was not expected and apparently was taken hard by her brothers. The November 16, 1944 edition of the OWEGO GAZETTE recorded her death as follows:

MRS. ROY TUTTLE

Mrs. Vera R. Tuttle, wife of Roy Tuttle, of the Jones district in the town of Tioga, died at 10:20 o'clock on Wednesday morning, November 15, at Ideal Hospital at Endicott, aged 49 years. She had been a patient at this hospital for a little more than a week previous to her death.

Her funeral will be held at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon at the Richards Funeral Home in the town of Tioga. The Rev. Floyd F. Richards of Newark Valley will officiate. The burial will be in Tioga Cemetery.

Mrs. Tuttle was the daughter of Herman (Erman) and Rhoda (Henry) Shoultes and was born on Jan. 12, 1895 at Newark Valley. She had lived in the town of Tioga the last 25 years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Tuttle leaves one son, Gerald Tuttle of the town of Tioga, two brothers, Jay and Paul Shoultes of this village, and Stacey Shoultes who is with the armed forces in France, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

TAKEN FROM:

THE OWEGO HERALD
(issue unknown)

JONES AND RAYMOND DISTRICT - Nov. 21 -- Mrs. Vera (Shoultes) Tuttle, wife of Roy Tuttle, for many years a highly respected resident of Jones District, died at the Ideal Hospital, Endicott, at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, Nov. 15 following a major operation, aged 49 years. Mrs. Tuttle was born at Newark Valley on January 12, 1895 and was the daughter of (H)erman and Rhoda (Henry) Shoultes. She possessed rare skill which those who knew her deeply appreciated and was tireless in her efforts to do for others and it will long be remembered by a wide circle of friends that she gave so generously of her time and talent to promote a sewing circle which gladdened the hearts of so many homes at Christmas time. Mrs. Tuttle was a member of the Goodrich Settlement home bureau. She is survived by her husband; one son Gerald; three grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Shoultes of Newark Valley, Jay, of Owego, and Stacey in France. Two aunts, one of Binghamton and one in Buffalo. The funeral which was largely attended was held Saturday afternoon from the Richards Funeral Home. The Rev. Floyd Richards officiated. The floral tributes were unusually large and beautiful, manifesting the high esteem in which she was held. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

Vera Rhoda Shoultes Tuttle is buried with her husband in Tioga Cemetery, near the village of Owego (Tioga County), New York.