orphanages at that time were like the foster care system of today in that most of the orphans had at least 1 parent, but lacked the means , monetarily or otherwise to care for the kids. my grandfather and sibs were placed in an orphanage by the society for prevention of cruelty to children when their father abandoned the family and the mother had to work. she had to pay a stipend to the orphanage so they wouldnt be adopted out.

fultonhistory.com
10 sept 1912
The following marriage licenses have
been Issued by City Clerk Meta:
Norman E. Radley, No. 164 Seymour
street, and Clara A. Hall. No. 627 Harrison
street;

possibly him

Age 85
Given Name Norman
Surname Radley
Birth Date 03 Dec 1887
State New York
Last Place of Residence Oswego, New York
Previous Residence Postal Code 13036
Event Date Apr 1972

article at fultonhistory indicates there was a child who died young
sorrowstruck
the household of Norman Radley of
115 Gifford st. Three weeks ago the
flve-montha-old baby girl of the family
was laid away in a little grave In
the cemotery. Saturday the mother,
Mrs. Clara Radley, disappeared, leaving
behind her two other children,
rheta, aged four, and Jay, Just a year
and a half old.
According to the story told by Mr radley - - -long article re another man, a former boarder and friend of mrs radley and mr radleys belif that they left togeather
The woman is described as 24 years
old, five feet and six inches tall, weighing
150 pounds, with light brown halr
and blue eyes. She wore a white silk
shirtwaist, black shoes, long black coat,
black straw hat and black veil 15 oct 1917