Obituary Listings
Bruce William Hawkins
Mar 19, 2026
Bruce W. Hawkins, age 65, of Steuben, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital with his family at his bedside.Bruce was born in Rome, N.Y. July 24, 1960, to the late Roy Jr. and Ruth Rocker Hawkins, and he graduated from Holland Patent High School. On June 9, 1984, he was united in marriage to the...
Joanne D. Gaffey
Mar 15, 2026
Joanne D. Gaffey, age 89, of Camden, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home.Joanne was born in Rome on January 3, 1937, to the late James and Ellen Haley Dunn, and graduated from the Academy of Holy Names. On November 25, 1954, she was united in marriage to her heart throb, William Gaffey at St....
Christopher M. Hildenbrandt
Mar 12, 2026
Christopher M. Hildenbrandt, age 45, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly, on March 12, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Chris was born in Rome on October 1, 1980, to Tammi Chuff and James Hildenbrandt, Sr. and graduated from RFA. He was a self-employed carpenter and also worked alongside his brother, Jim, at J&L Paving and Sealcoating....
Peter Bonacci
Mar 7, 2026
Peter Bonacci, age 79, of Rome, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Rome Health.Peter was born in Syracuse on February 19, 1947, to the late Nick and Dorothy Cianfrano Bonacci. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. He retired from the federal government working for NORAD at Griffiss AFB.Peter found joy in life's...
John E. Edmondson
Mar 3, 2026
John E Edmondson, age 93, passed away peacefully in his home on March 3, 2026.
Born in the Bronx on May 20, 1932, John was the son of the late Arlis and Mary (Munnelly) Edmondson, and one of eight children. He attended St Rita's Grammar School, then graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1950. He joined the US Army and...
Warren Jones
Mar 2, 2026
Warren Edward Jones, age 89, of Rome, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica with his son, Andrew, at his bedside.
Warren was born in Utica on December 25, 1936, to Newton Rees and Blanche Biancani Jones. He earned his bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University and master's degree from Colgate University. On September 22,...
William K. Clark
Feb 27, 2026
William K. "Bill" Clark, 68 of Rome, entered his heavenly journey, on Friday, February 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 23, 1957, Bill was the son of Fred and Peggy Clark. On June 9, 1995, he married his best friend and love of his life, Sally A. Fontana, a blessed union of 38 years....
Fernanda Giardino
Feb 25, 2026
Fernanda Giardino, age 86, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at the Abraham House of Rome.
Fernanda was born in Corchiano, Italy on February 10, 1940, to the late Agosto and Giuseppina Pourri. While working at the family grocery store in Rome, Italy, she was introduced to a young Airman, Frank A. Giardino, from Rome, New York....
Alfred J. Koenig
Feb 24, 2026
Alfred "Al" J. Koenig, age 56, of the Town of Western, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2026, at Rome Health. Al was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 27. 1969, to the late Herman and Marianne Jacoby Koenig. He graduated from Delaware Academy and Central Schools in 1988 and earned an associate's degree in mechanical drafting from SUNY Delhi...
Alex G. Howe
Feb 13, 2026
Mr. Alex G. Howe, III, age 84, a lifelong resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 13, 2026, at Rome Health.
Born in Rome on May 17, 1941, Alex was the son of the late A. Gray and Loretta J. (Haggerty) Howe. He was raised and educated in Rome, graduating with the RFA Class of 1959. He then...
Richard Johnson, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Richard "Rick" Johnson, Jr., age 81, of the Town of Lee, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Rome Health, with his family at his bedside.
Rick was born in Chester, NJ on July 16, 1944, to the late Richard and Tomasina Mercadante Johnson and educated in the Chester Schools. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Air...
Dorothy J. Bellinger
Feb 10, 2026
Dorothy J. Bellinger, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026, at Rome Health, after a brief illness. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her family at her side.
Born in Norwich, NY on October 18, 1938, Dorothy was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Reining) Grosvenor. She was...
Patricia Anne Rushford
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia Anne Rushford, age 84, affectionately known as Gram, Aunt Pat and Ma, was called back to the arms of our loving God on February 7, 2026, with loved ones by her side.
Born in Rome, New York on October 17, 1941, Pat was a tried and true “Roman” where she lived her life entirely. She was educated through the Oriskany...
Christopher L. Edwards, Sr.
Feb 6, 2026
Christopher L. Edwards, Sr., age 54, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 6, 2026.
Chris was born in Rome, NY on March 3, 1971, to Patricia P Lohr, and graduated from Adirondack High School. For 25 years, Chris was dedicated to CRM Rental Management where he played an integral role in the company's growth and success. During...
Gail Baker
Feb 6, 2026
Gail M. Baker, age 91, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the Abraham House of Rome, after a courageous battle with cancer.Gail was born in Rome, on July 27, 1934, to the late Thomas and Virginia Vandivier McCarney, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy in 1952. On June 5, 1954, she was united in marriage to...
Helen M. Fitsik
Feb 4, 2026
Helen M. Fitsik, age 95, of Rome, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Betsy Ross Nursing Home after a brief illness. Helen was born in Norfolk, NY on March 3, 1930 to the late George and Elizabeth Tephenhart Simons. On October 7, 1950 she was united in marriage to Mike J. Fitsik, who was a lifelong Roman, and the...
Frances E. Eyerman
Feb 3, 2026
Frances Elizabeth Eyerman, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2026, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center.Frances was born in Rome on August 27, 1940, to the late Willis Peck and Edith May Look. She graduated from RFA and began her career working for the Rome State School, where she cared and looked after the mentally disabled for many years and...
Anthony J. Pisano
Feb 2, 2026
Anthony J. Pisano, age 57, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, with his loving family at his side, after a brief illness. Anthony was born in Utica on January 24, 1969, to his father, John, and mother, Lorraine Rizzo-Pisano. He earned his associate's degree from Ashford University in Criminal Justice. He was very well known...
Ronald A. Ruane
Feb 2, 2026
Ronald A. Ruane, age 97, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital, after a brief illness.
Ron was born in Rome on August 2, 1928, to the late Leonard and Gretta Colp Ruane and graduated from RFA. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in...
Michael D. McNutt
Feb 1, 2026
Michael D. McNutt, age 82, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Rome Health, with his loving family by his side.
Michael was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 29, 1943, to the late Owen and Grace Smith McNutt. He earned his master's degree in management science from SUNY Binghamton in May of 1987. His commitment to...
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