Obituary Listings
Joseph Gawarecki
Jun 25, 2026
Joseph W. Gawarecki, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2026, with his family at his side.
Joe was born in Rome on March 31, 1946, to the late John and Jennie (Tyminski) Gawarecki, and graduated from Oriskany Central School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in...
Donald "Dewey" Mortis, Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
Donald "Dewey" Mortis, Jr., age 58, of the Town of Western, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 19, 2026.
Dewey was born in Rome on February 9, 1968, to Donald Mortis and Rose (Barber) Pexton, and educated in the Rome Schools. He currently was employed by the Rome City School District for 38 years and was head custodian at John...
Norman J. Cable
Jun 19, 2026
Norman J. Cable, age 71 of Taberg, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Oneida ECF after a long illness.
He was born April 6, 1955, to Norman K. and Alma M. Rapke Cable, and graduated from Camden High School with the class of 1973. He worked various jobs after high school. His favorite one was working on the family...
Theresa M. Mazzacua
Jun 9, 2026
Theresa M. Mazzacua passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in Williamsville, NY. She was a lifelong resident of Rome, where she spent most of her 89 years. Theresa was born in Rome on July 4, 1936, to the late Karl and Theresa Stamm Schraml, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy. On August 5, 1961, she was united in marriage...
Doris A. Baldigo
Jun 6, 2026
Doris A. Baldigo, age 98, of Rome, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Rome Health.
Doris was born in Oriskany on May 25, 1928, to the late Clarence and Catherine Myers Hunziker, and graduated from Camden High School in 1946. On June 24, 1950, she was united in marriage to Stanley E. Baldigo; a blessed union of over...
Sherman A. Stein
Jun 5, 2026
Sherman "Rip" A. Stein, age 95, formerly of Marcy, was reunited with his beloved wife, Anne, on June 5, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community.Sherman was born in Buffalo on July 4, 1930, to the late Hyman and Fannie Stein. In 1950, Sherman and Anne were united in marriage and shared almost 76 years of wedded bliss until her passing...
Patrick M. Bewick
Jun 3, 2026
Patrick M. Bewick, age 67, of the Town of Floyd, passed away on June 3, 2026 at Rome Health.Patrick was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on May 18, 1959, to the late Thomas and Erna (Messerklinger) Bewick. On December 1984 he was united in marriage to Heidi Schneider. Patrick was employed for 32 years at Par-Tech as an electronic engineer and...
Dawn M. Haley
May 31, 2026
Dawn M. Haley, age 84, of Rome, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Rome Health.
Dawn was born in Rome on November 30, 1941, to the late Leon and Margaret Seifert Finster Hall, and graduated from RFA. On August 19, 1961, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" D. Haley, Sr. at St. Mary's Church in Rome; a...
Robert F. Basenfelder
May 30, 2026
Robert F. Basenfelder, age 100, of River Road, Rome, NY, died on May 30, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Floyd, NY, he was born November 18,1925, the son of Francis and Jennie Nutt Basenfelder. He married C. Fabiola Maes on January 30th, 1960. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, having served overseas in the European Theater during WWII. He was...
Edward W. Lubecki Jr.
May 25, 2026
Edward W. Lubecki (Lubeck) Jr., 93, of Lee, passed away peacefully at Rome Health on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Born on September 8, 1932, in Rome, a graduate of RFA, was the son of late Edward Sr. and Pauline Kierpiec Lubecki. On May 15, 1954, he married the love of his life, former Beverley Mullaney, at Transfiguration Church.
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Troy P. White
May 25, 2026
Troy P. White, 51 was born December 23, 1974, in Rome, NY and passed away on May 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Westmoreland, Troy graduated from Westmoreland Central School in 1993. After starting his career as a bag boy, he dedicated 34 years of service to Price Chopper/Market 32 as a current...
Richard H. Lohr
May 24, 2026
Richard H. Lohr, age 84, of the Town of Verona, passed away on May 24, 2026, at the Sunset Nursing Home in Boonville.Richard was born in Durhamville, NY on January 18, 1942, to the late Henry and Alice Gregory Lohr, and earned his GED in 1984. On February 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Brower;...
Lynne E. Rasha
May 7, 2026
Lynne E. Rasha, age 67, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Rome Health, surrounded by her family.Lynne was born in Rome on March 29, 1959 to the late John and Jennie Zalepeski Lilholt. She worked in the loan department for Rome Savings Bank. Lynne enjoyed crafts, especially crocheting. She hosted several charity craft events for the Shriners Children's Hospital....
Gerald "Butch" Perry
Apr 29, 2026
Gerald "Butch" Perry, age 77, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the Grand in Rome, with his son, Tyler, by his side.Gerald was born in Rome to the late Kenneth and Iva Bartlett Perry and educated in the Rome Schools. He worked in construction for various local companies and also worked for Ocuto...
Peter L. Larry
Apr 29, 2026
Peter Lawrence Larry, 83, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026.
Peter was born on March 30,1943, to Roberta (Cronk) and Charles Larry Sr. in Mount Kisco, NY. Growing up, Peter lived and worked on the family farm in Madison, NY. He graduated from both Madison High school and Morrisville College with a...
Russell J. Gritsch
Apr 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our father, Russell J. Gritsch, age 93, of Westmoreland, on April 16, 2026.
Russell was born in Rensselaer, New York on November 11, 1932, to Joseph and Marville Smith Gritsch. He attended Milne Schools before enrolling in the State University of New York at Albany, achieving a bachelor's degree. On August...
Madeleine M. Lipe
Apr 11, 2026
Madeleine (Korman) Lipe, age 93 of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY.
Madeleine "Mickey" was born in Throop, Pennsylvania, on May 20, 1932, daughter of Albert and Josephine (Bujno) Korman. She grew up in the vicinity of Throop, later moving with her family to Detroit, MI during the war. The Korman family's...
Ella Marie Alsheimer
Apr 8, 2026
Ella Marie (Howell) Alsheimer, 67, of Rome, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Bethany Gardens Rehabilitation Center.
Ella was born May 20, 1958, in Elmira, New York, the daughter of the late Carl Edward Howell and Margaret Theresa (Meyers) Howell. She was educated at Southside High School in Elmira, received her bachelor's at Elmira College, and her master's at...
Lynn M. Aquino
Apr 3, 2026
Lynn Marie Aquino, 76, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Rome, New York, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 25, 1949, in Rome, Lynn was the cherished daughter of Samuel S. and Dorothy Tarbania. One of five siblings, she grew up surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit Italian American family...
Lori A. Gatley-Yager
Mar 26, 2026
Lori A. Gatley-Yager, age 63, passed away on March 26, 2026, at Rome Health, after a brief illness.Lori was born in Rome on December 1, 1962, to the late Walter and Mary Trinka Gatley and graduated from Adirondack Central School. On February 14, 2004 , she was united in marriage to Michael Yager. Lori began her career working at Rome...
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