Ida Ervay Goff died in February 1908

Item under SHORT STORIES PURELY PERSONAL
Ithaca Daily Journal, 6 February 1908, P. 6, Col. 3, near top of page
"Mrs. Charles Goff, who resides about two miles south of the city, was taken to the City Hospital at an early hour this morning where she submitted to an operation. Her condition is precarious."

Item under heading TOWN TIDINGS, subheading ENFIELD FALLS
Ithaca Daily Journal, 14 February 1908, P. 7, Col. 5. to left of ad. headed COLD WAVE
"James Goff was called to Ithaca Friday by his brother Charles whose wife was very ill. She died Sunday morning following an operation."

Note: Ida's husband was Charles D. Goff.  She left two young daughters, Marcella and Ruth, who married brothers, James and John Petrillose.