Obituary Listings
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...
Lauri A. Rizio
Aug 18, 2025
Lauri A. Rizio, of Rome, passed away at Rome Health, on August 18, 2025, which was her 56th birthday. Lauri was born in Rome on August 18, 1969, to the late William and Donna Clark Rizio. She earned two bachelor's degrees from Utica College of Syracuse University. She worked as a night auditor for several local hotels. She was an...
Ronald D. Graves
Aug 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Graves at the age of 86. Also known as "Big Daddy" and "The Great White Hunter" to his hunting buddies, there wasn't a deer, fish, turkey, or goose that stood a chance if he was around. Lastly, as "King" he so deserved a crown living in a house...
Elizabeth A. White
Aug 10, 2025
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) White entered into eternal rest on August 10, 2025. She was a former Roman and in retirement resided in Sandy Pond, NY. Betsy was born April 19, 1943 in Rome, NY, the daughter of Mary Dunn Murphy and Edward A. Murphy. Betsy was a 1961 graduate of St. Aloysius Academy in Rome, NY, and a 1964 graduate...
Marilyn J. Yocum
Aug 7, 2025
Marilyn J. Yocum, 82, of Floyd, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on May 18, 1943, in Ava, to the late Harry and Eleanor Barringer Hartson. She was raised on the family farm in Ava and attended the one room schoolhouse that was taught by her mother. She transferred to Holland Patent...
Kathleen M. Hojnacki
Aug 7, 2025
Kathleen M. Hojnacki, age 84, of Rome, passed away on August 7, 2025, at Bethany Gardens with her loving family by her side. Her life was filled with love, hard work, and a deep devotion to family and friends. She was a wonderful mother who was always there to offer support, wisdom, and love in abundance. She leaves behind a...
Mary Jo Shepherd
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Jo (Dodd) Shepherd, 91, of Westernville and Westmoreland, passed away peacefully at the Eastern Star Home in Oriskany on August 7, 2025. Mary Jo “Skip” was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 14, 1934, daughter of John and Ruth (McCulley) Dodd. She was raised in Connecticut with siblings, Sam and Bobbie Lo. She joined the United States Air immediately...
Donald A. Bush
Aug 2, 2025
Donald Bush, age 94, previously of Westmoreland, NY passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Utica, NY. He was born in Sayre, PA in 1931, to the late George and Lorena Bush. Don was a graduate of Sayre High School in 1950. He was united in marriage to his wife Jean Bush at Episcopal Church in Waverly, NY in...
Barbara A. Loso
Aug 2, 2025
Barbara A. (Gurley) Loso, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital. Barbara was born on December 23, 1935, to Maurice D. and Anna B. Schweitzer Gurley, in Rome. She attended Academy of Holy Names, graduating in 1953. Upon graduation she worked for Revere as a bookkeeper. On July 30, 1955, she was united in...
William J. Bullett
Jul 29, 2025
William J. "Billy Jack" Bullett, age 48, of Boonville, passed away at home on July 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was born in Romney, West Virginia on January 26, 1977, to Evelyn Hook and Jack Bullett, Jr. On July 3, 2010, he was united in marriage to the former Kelly Terry. Billy is survived by his...
Noraine P. Hildenbrandt
Jul 28, 2025
Noraine P. Hildenbrandt, age 89, of Taberg, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2025. Noraine was born in Rome on April 4, 1936, to the late Roy and Alberta Cable Burkhart. She was formerly married to Gordon Hildenbrandt; he passed away on October 24, 2011. Noraine worked as a healthcare aide beginning with the Rome State School and...
Ronald G. Gymburch
Jul 25, 2025
Ronald G. Gymburch, age 68, of Rome, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Rome Health, after a brief illness. Ron was born in Rome on February 9, 1957, to the late Alex and Mary Hitchcock Gymburch and earned his associates degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. Ron worked for New Hartford Printing and T.C. Peters Printing in Utica where...
Naomi T. Schipano
Jul 24, 2025
Naomi T. Schipano, age 69, of Taberg, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Naomi was born in Rome on November 6, 1955, to the late Seymour and Carley Russell Fox, and graduated from RFA. On May 12, 1979, she was united in marriage to Anthony L. Schipano, Jr. Naomi was a...
Roger W. Marsh
Jul 22, 2025
Roger "Skeeter" W. Marsh, age 68, of Rome, went to be with his Lord and Savior at Bethany Gardens on July 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Roger was born in Rome on December 1, 1956, to Don and Nancy Cushman Marsh, and attended the Holland Patent Schools. He worked as a custodian for the Rome City...
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