Obituary Listings
James J. Bentley III
Nov 8, 2026
James "Jim" J. Bentley, III, age 72, of Rome, was called home to the Lord on November 8, 2026. He was provided comfort and gentle care given by those at the Abraham House of Rome, and was surrounded by the love of family and close friends. He passed peacefully with his loving wife by his side.
Jim was born in...
Michael S. Smaldon
Oct 29, 2026
Michael S. Smaldon, age 20, of Boonville, passed away on October 29, 2026 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. Even in his passing, Michael continued to give to others. Through his decision to be an organ donor, he gave the precious gift of life and left behind a final act of kindness that will continue to touch others for years to...
Joan J. Christodolou
Oct 29, 2026
Joan J. Christodolou, age 87, of Rome, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2026.
Joan was born in Rome on July 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Edward and Palmyra (Cavalier) Kimmel. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1957. On June 10, 1972, she was united in marriage to James "Chris" Christodolou. Joan had a...
Joseph M. Baker
Oct 28, 2026
Joseph M. Baker, 57, of Lee Center, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2026.
Joe was born in Rome on March 11, 1969, to Kenneth Jr. and Patricia Lucas Baker. After graduating from RFA, he worked for Orion Bus Industries until its closing. He also served as a 911 dispatcher for Oneida County, where he was also a Juvenile Firesetter...
Douglas P. Hughes
Oct 24, 2026
Douglas P. Hughes, age 60, of the Town of Western, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the Westchester Medical Center.Doug was born on December 5, 1965, in Lowville to the former Julie Fazekas, and graduated from Holland Patent High School. He worked as a materials handler for Orion Bus Industries until its closing, and then worked at UPC in...
John J. Corr II
Oct 15, 2026
John J. Corr II, age 46, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2026.John is survived by his loving wife, Jessica; his daughter, Vanessa; his father, John; his sister in law Lisa Clemmons and his nephew Jonah.; his mother in law and father in law Bill and Mary DeBlois. He also survived by his sisters, Shelley Kay (Dan) Knoblock,...
Lloyd D. Drake
Oct 8, 2026
Lloyd D. Drake, age 74, of Rome, passed away on October 8, 2026, with his family at his side, after a three year battle with cancer.Lloyd was born in Rome on August 8, 1952, one of 12 children to the late Raymond and Isabelle Williams Drake, and educated in the Rome Schools. On May 26, 1973, he was united in...
Linda Marie Martin
Sep 23, 2026
Linda M. Martin, age 65, of Broadalbin, passed away September 23, 2026, at home under hospice care, with her loving husband, Tim, by her side.
She was born Linda Coss to Francis and Ann (Griffith) Coss on July 28, 1961, in Rome NY. She married Timothy Martin on September 24, 1988, in Remsen, NY. Linda was a disciplined self-learner. After...
Robert A. Armstrong, Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
Robert A. Armstrong Jr., age 83, of Rome, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Rome Health.
Robert was born in Rome on August 14, 1943, to the late Robert and Jane Castle Armstrong, and graduated from Oriskany Central School. On October 14, 1962, he was united in marriage to the former Joan Doty.
Robert worked and retired from the NYS Department...
William E. Gillett
Sep 14, 2026
William "Jiggers" E. Gillett, age 84, of Stittville, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital, with his family at his bedside.
Jiggers was born on February 26, 1942, in Rome, to the late Horace and Pearl Harter Gillett, and grew up in Boonville. He attended Boonville Central School and then at the age of 70, earned his...
Carole L. Jenkins
Sep 13, 2026
Carole L. Jenkins, age 81, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Rome Health.Carole was born in Rome, on January 5, 1945, to the late John and Lavinia Rostiser Coleman, and graduated from Holland Patent Central School. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a member of the Sylvan Beach American Legion, where she volunteered and participated in many...
Candace C. Willson
Sep 13, 2026
Candace C. Willson, age 72, of the Town of Ava, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital.Candace was born in Rome on September 2, 1954, to the late Joseph and Elberta Backus Beasock, and educated in the Rome Schools. On July 12, 1974, she was united in marriage to Roger Willson. She worked as a healthcare...
David Wayne Bielby
Sep 8, 2026
David Wayne Bielby, age 79, of Blossvale, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, at SUNY Upstate on September 8, 2026, with his family by his bedside.
David was born in Utica on November 30, 1946, to the late Erwin and Lillian Piersma Bielby, and graduated from Camden High School. On February 20th 1971, he was united in marriage to Katherine...
Stephen M. Hopler
Sep 5, 2026
Stephen M. Hopler, age 49, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2026.
Stephen was born in Denville, NJ on April 9, 1977, to Cindy Hopler and Thomas Hopler. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves and was discharged in 2001. He was currently employed by FedEx in Marcy, NY, where he worked as a yard driver.
Stephen was a devoted sports enthusiast,...
Patricia Pritchard
Sep 4, 2026
Patricia Pritchard, age 80, of the Town of Lee, passed away at home on September 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Patricia was born in Syracuse on March 4, 1946, to the late Ivan and Arlene Schafer Foster, and graduated from RFA. She worked various positions at the Rite Aid Distribution Center, along with Woolworth, Aimes, Hawkins Carnival. She also...
Marian E. Rapke
Sep 3, 2026
Marian E. Rapke, age 94, of Rome, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, with her family by her side. Marian was born in Rome, on November 9, 1931, to the late John and Mildred Cook Edwards, and graduated from RFA in 1949. On August 9, 1952, she was united in marriage to Walter O. Rapke, and they shared 71...
Stephen W. Stawiarz
Aug 31, 2026
Stephen W. Stawiarz, age 84, of Rome, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital.Stephen was born in Lwow, Poland on December 25, 1941, to the late Zygmunt and Wanda Thiel Stawiarz. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for over 21 years, with assignments all over the world. On August 14, 1965, he was united in...
Lori A. Hammon
Aug 30, 2026
Lori A. Gawarecki - Hammon, of Taberg, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2026, which was her 63rd birthday, at the Grand in Rome.
Lori was born in Rome on August 30, 1963, to the late Richard and Eleanor Fassler Gawarecki, and graduated from RFA in 1982. She worked in retail at various local stores and spent the majority of...
Patricia A. Gifford
Aug 29, 2026
Patricia Anne "Patti" D'Aiuto Gifford passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1948, in Rome, New York, to her beloved parents, Angeline Fiaschetti Hatfield and William Hatfield.
Patti devoted 42 years of service to the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (NYS DDSO) before retiring. Her dedication and compassion touched countless lives...
Ronald Curtis Butler, Sr.
Aug 27, 2026
"Rocket" Ronald C. Butler, Sr., age 61, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2026, with his family by his side, after a brief illness.
Ron was born in Oneida on January 25, 1965, to the late Frank and Judith Curtis Butler. On May 26, 1985, he married the former Diane Joslyn, beginning a life built on love and...
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