Obituary Listings
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...
Kenneth D. Dukett
Aug 20, 2026
Kenneth D. Dukett, 89, of Rome, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at Rome Health Residential Health Care Facility. He was born to the late Herbert and Ruby (Lanfair) Dukett on April 29, 1937, in South New Berlin, NY.
On October 7, 1955, Ken married his childhood sweetheart, Eleanor J. Baker, in Vernon Center, NY. Together, they shared 49...
Marilyn M. Countryman
Aug 12, 2026
Marilyn M. Countryman (née Wendt) died peacefully on August 12, 2026, after a long illness.
She was born April 13, 1931, in Rome, to the late Karl J. and Maude L. Sykes Wendt. After graduating from Rome Free Academy at the age of 16, she worked as a secretary in a law office. She married Richard P. Countryman on February...
Beatrice Shaddon
Aug 11, 2026
Beatrice Shaddon, age 87, born on November 3, 1939, a daughter of Lynn and Sarah Yourdan Shaddon, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026 at Route 31 IRA with her loving staff by her side after a brief illness.Beatrice's parents were farmers and she worked on the family farm growing up. She had many brothers and sisters and was "right...
Patricia A. Major
Aug 9, 2026
Patricia A. Major, 81, of Rome, passed away on August 9, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Patricia was born in Rome, NY on July 16, 1945, the eldest daughter of the late Philip and Yolanda (Magnanti) Gregory. She graduated from Rome Free Academy, Class of 1963, where she made friends that she would keep...
Stephen P. LaVine
Aug 9, 2026
Stephen P. LaVine, age 69, of Rome, passed away on August 9, 2026, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.Stephen was born in Syracuse on November 21, 1956, to the late John and Sandra (Swindon) LaVine, and graduated from RFA in the Class of 1974. The following year, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served his...
Donald H. Joslyn
Aug 6, 2026
Donald H. Joslyn, age 84, of the Town of Lee, passed away at home on August 6, 2026.Don was born in Rome on September 12, 1941, to the late Harold and Florence (Thomas) Joslyn, and graduated from RFA. Don began his career working at Victory Market and then worked as a salesman for several companies including Montgomery Ward, Rome Sentinel and Adelphia.He...
Christine T. Waterman
Jul 31, 2026
Christine T. Waterman, age 83, of Rome, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at the Oneida Healthcare ECF, with her family by her side.
Christine was born in Rome on October 13, 1942, to the late Nick and Ernestine Musante Coluccio, and graduated from RFA. She was united in marriage to Carmen Gualtieri; a blessed union until his passing...
Dawn M. VanDresar
Jul 20, 2026
Dawn M. VanDresar, age 70, of Rome, passed away on July 20, 2026, at Rome Health.
Dawn was born in Rome on October 7, 1955, to the late Stuart and Anna May Kenneally VanDresar and graduated from RFA in 1973. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a registered nurse at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where she eventually...
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