Obituary Listings
Joseph LaRochelle
Nov 23, 2025
Joseph "Tucker" A. LaRochelle, age 87, joined his Lord and Savior at home on November 23, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Joe was born on June 14, 1938, in Tupper Lake, NY to the late Albert and Emily (Poirier) LaRochelle. At the young age of 12 Joe found himself on his own. He foraged for food in the...
Paul Schieble
Dec 17, 2025
Paul David Schieble, age 65, adored husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on December 17, 2025, under the loving care of his wife and daughters.
Paul was born on January 16, 1960, to Robert and Catherine Schieble of Floyd, NY. Paul was raised on his family's dairy farm with his six siblings. He graduated from Oriskany High School in...
Bradford Amato
Dec 11, 2025
Bradford W. Amato, age 68, of Rome, passed away on December 11, 2025, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Brad was born in Rome on April 8, 1957, to Victor and Leona Wilson Amato, and graduated in RFA. On April 30, 2005, he was united in marriage to...
Myrtle Witchley
Dec 9, 2025
Myrtle R. Witchley, age 76, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025, after a brief illness.Myrtle was born in Rome on March 9, 1949 to the late Ernest and Vivian Beck Megerell, and educated in the Rome schools. On October 10, 1991, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Witchley; a blessed...
Frank Arnold
Dec 3, 2025
Frank Daniel Arnold, age 62, of Stittville and formerly of Taberg, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.Frank was born at Griffiss AFB in Rome, on September 9, 1963, to the late Earl and Willie Dee Arnold. Frank lived with his father and stepmother, Colleen Arnold, from the age of 17 until 2022. After the onset of...
Richard Doyle
Nov 29, 2025
Richard Doyle, age 88, of Rome, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the Grand in Rome.Richard was born in Rome on October 18, 1937, to the late Arthur and Alma Law Doyle, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy. He attended Clarkson University, Utica College, and Penn State University. He worked as a caregiver.The family would like to thank the...
Christian Misner
Nov 28, 2025
Christian R. Misner, age 70, of the Town of Floyd, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2025, at Rome Health.
Christian was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 27, 1955, to the late Christian F. and Eileen Frizzell Misner. Christian is survived by his loving wife, Esther; his daughters, Kitty (Chris), Hannah (Rob), Patience (Trinh), and Charity (Ron); his son,...
Charlotte Jakubiec
Nov 25, 2025
Charlotte J. Jakubiec, age 75, of Stittville, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 due to complications of brain surgery.Charlotte was born in Rome on September 17, 1950, to the late Charles and Felicia DeProspero Halpin, and graduated from Rome Catholic High School. On July 22, 1973, she was united in marriage to Timothy Jakubiec. She was a devout Christian...
Simon Sacco
Nov 21, 2025
Simon J. Sacco, age 73, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
Simon was born in Rome on March 10, 1952, to the late Simon and Louise Spina Sacco and graduated from RFA. He worked as a hotel manager locally at Vernon Downs and at Harrah's in Chicago. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force...
Bernard P. Owens
Nov 21, 2025
With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Bernard P. Owens on November 21, 2025, at Rome Health. Bernie left this world the way he lived surrounded by love, loyalty, and dedication of family who never left his side. He was 80 years old.
Born on June 23, 1945, to the late William and Marjorie...
John Verminski,Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
John A. Verminski, Jr., age 82, of Rome, passed away on November 19, 2025, at Rome Health, after a long battle with cancer.
John was born in Rome on September 25, 1943, to the late John and Frances Galluppi Verminski, and graduated from RFA in 1963. On May 6, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his...
Anthony Scalise
Nov 16, 2025
Anthony "Tony" W. Scalise, age 74, of Whitesboro, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2025, after a battle with Colorectal cancer
Born in Rome, New York, on July 27, 1951, Tony Scalise was the beloved son of John and Marilyn Hoyt Scalise. A proud retiree of the CNY DSO, where he served as a Developmental Assistant 1, Tony...
Mary Munio
Nov 15, 2025
Mary Ann Munio, age 70, of the Town of Lee and formerly of Waynesboro, VA, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 15, 2025.
Mary Ann was born in Rome on May 18, 1955, to Jerry Munio and Catherine Wager, and graduated from RFA. She retired from Fiber Instrument Sales (FIS) in Oriskany. She enjoyed collecting buttons and owls. Mary...
Joseph Christopher III
Nov 13, 2025
Joseph S Christopher III, age 74, formerly of Rome, passed away on November 13, 2025, at his home in Vernon, NY after a lengthy illness.
Joe was born on November 19, 1950, in Rome, NY to the late Joseph S. and Patrica A. (Irish) Christopher. He attended Rome Schools, where he was a standout multi-sport athlete, graduating from Rome Catholic...
Dianne VandenBosch
Nov 13, 2025
Dianne Vandenbosch, 86, of 412 Beech Street, passed away on November 13, 2025 at Rome Health.
She was born May 30, 1939, in Toronto, Canada, a daughter of the late Roger and Pearl Goulet. Dianne became a United States citizen on February 6, 1950. Dianne was united in marriage to John VandenBosch on October 12, 1957 in Niagara Falls, New...
Richard Sweet
Nov 12, 2025
Richard A. Sweet, 79, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his children. His passing was due to health complications related to his service in Vietnam.
Born in Binghamton on September 15, 1946, Richard was the son of the late John Sweet and Lefty & Anna Ashley (née Cheeseman). He graduated high school in 1965 and...
Marlene DelPiano
Nov 12, 2025
Marlene M. DelPiano passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Marlene was born in Lancaster, NY on November 12, 1945, to Eugene and Jeanette Blackman Schaefer. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia and moved to Rome, NY in the mid-1960s to begin her teaching career in the Rome City School District. On August 9, 1969, she married Patrick J. DelPiano; a...
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...
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