Obituary Listings
Carole Beers
Nov 7, 2025
Carole A. Beers, age 76, of Rome, passed away on November 7, 2025, at Rome Health, after a brief illness.
Carole was born in Washington, D.C. on August 13, 1949, to the late Rex and Rita Conrad Beers. She graduated from Rome Catholic High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Utica College. Carole proudly served...
Owen Smith
Nov 2, 2025
Owen Christopher Smith, age 19, of Lee Center, passed away on November 2, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Owen was born in Rome on May 22, 2006, to Christoper Smith and Victoria Blair, and graduated from Adirondack High School. Owen was currently employed as a loader and shopping cart attendant at Lowe's in Rome.
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George Yell
Nov 1, 2025
George A. Yell, age 87, passed away on November 1, 2025, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center.
George was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late George and Alice Fortier Yell. On September 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Judith E Cambell, at St. Peter's Church in Rome; a blessed union of nearly 60 years until her...
Lysle Parker
Oct 29, 2025
Lysle A. Parker II, age 84, of Rome, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at Oneida Healthcare.
Lysle was born in Rome on September 4, 1941, to the late Lysle and Alberta Bacon Parker and graduated from Westmoreland Central School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1965, having served most...
Thomas Salva
Oct 29, 2025
Thomas R. Salva, age 85, of Marcy, NY and formerly of Johnson City and Rome, NY, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the Masonic Care Community in Utica, NY.
Tom was born in Johnson City on March 25, 1940, to the late Joseph and Anna Vrabel Salva. He graduated from Johnson City High School and earned his Master's...
Allan Chrysler
Oct 19, 2025
Allan D. Chrysler, age 87, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at the Grand in Rome.
Allan was born in Lorraine, NY on January 23, 1938, to the late Elwin and Edna Roberts Chrysler, and graduated from RFA in 1956. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1961-1965 and was...
Karen Carletta
Oct 13, 2025
Karen A. Carletta, age 68, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 13, 2025.
She was born July 1, 1957, in Rome to the late Bruce and Shirley Clark Lyman and educated in the Westmoreland schools. Karen was united in marriage to Frank Carletta on July 23, 1988. She...
Nancy Hall
Oct 8, 2025
Nancy C. Hall, age 88, of the town of Lee, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025, with her family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Utica on June 5, 1937, to the late Nicholas and Ida Alberico Comito. On October 29, 1955, she was united a marriage to Edward Hall...
Brenda Fosella
Oct 8, 2025
Brenda Lee (Sherman) Fosella, age 75, of Rome, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at SUNY Upstate, with her loving family by her side.
Brenda was born in North Bay, NY on February 23, 1950 to the late James and Leatrice Hayes Sherman and graduated from Camden High School. She worked for a brief time at the Rome State...
Janet Finn
Sep 28, 2025
Janet Marie Finn, 90, of Rome, NY, joined her beloved husband, Emmett, in eternal rest on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She left this world in peace and grace, with love in her heart and music in her soul.Born January 14, 1935, in Philadelphia PA, to Delos and Marie (Rafferty) Hills, she was the third of...
Cynthia Beckwith
Sep 25, 2025
Cynthia M. Beckwith, age 73, of Rome, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital following a brief illness.
Cynthia was born in Massena, NY on October 5, 1951, to the late Sylvester and Geraldine Dillinger LaBarge, and graduated from Massena High School. On August 22, 1970, she was united in marriage to Howard J. Beckwith, Jr. at...
John Nestle
Sep 11, 2025
John F. Nestle, age 79, of Westernville, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 11, 2025. John was born in Rome on October 2, 1945, to the late Foster and Marguerite Franz Nestle, and educated in the Rome schools. He began his career working as a Park Ranger at the Lake Delta State Park until 1964. On...
Paul A. Fort
Sep 7, 2025
Paul A. Fort, age 78, of the Town of Lee, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 7, 2025. Paul was born in Albany on August 13, 1947, to the late John and Virginia Fort. He earned his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Paul had an amazing sense of humor and loved sharing his quick wit with his friends. He...
Rodney O. Billman
Sep 2, 2025
Rodney O. Billman, age 76, of Rome, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, after a long illness. Rodney was born in Rome, on November 4, 1948, to the late Hayden and Clara Prusinoski Billman, and graduated from RFA. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1973. He was...
Dianne Mary Bush
Sep 1, 2025
Dianne M. Bush, age 73, of the Town of Lee, passed away at home on September 1, 2025. Dianne was born in Pottsville, PA on December 3, 1951, to the late William and Hazel Nolan Moser. Dianne earned her master's degree from Syracuse University and then worked as a librarian for the Rome City School District. On October 17, 1972,...
Daniel S. McKissack
Aug 28, 2025
Daniel Steven McKissack, age 77, a longtime Rome resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his daughter at his side.
Born in Seattle on June 9, 1948, Daniel was the son of the late Marjorie Dawe and James E. McKissack....
Doris M. Merchant
Aug 28, 2025
The journey is over. Doris May Merchant passed on August 28, 2025, at that age of 100.
She was born on May 6, 1925, in North Wales, England, to the late Margaret and Levi Roberts. Doris and Herbert Frances Merchant married in 1948, a union that lasted until his passing in 2001.
Doris and Bert made the decision to leave their homeland...
James Baker, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
James Edward Baker Sr, 44, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, from an accidental drowning. James will be remembered for his big heart, his love for fishing with his sons and his silly ways; but mostly for being a loving father.
He is survived by his two amazing sons Ethan (Avery) Hadcock, and James Baker Jr.
He is also survived by...
John Michael LaVine
Aug 24, 2025
John Michael LaVine, age 73, beloved father, grandfather, brother and Retired United States Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 24, 2025, at the Sitrin Home in New Hartford, where he has resided these past five years.
Born in Syracuse on February 19, 1952, John was the son of the late John H. and Sandra (Swindon) LaVine. He was...
Frank L. Johnson
Aug 19, 2025
Frank L. Johnson, age 73, of the Town of Floyd, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital after a battle with lung disease. Frank was born in Arlington, MA on April 19, 1952, to the late Frank Jr. and Dorothy Chetwynde Johnson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in...
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