Obituary Listings
Frank H. Nelson
Jul 15, 2025
Frank H. Nelson, age 98, of Rome, NY, and formerly of Orangeburg, NY, for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Rome Health, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family, faith, and country. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on October 14, 1926, to Bruce and Florence Hess Nelson, Frank was one...
James J. Bentley
Jul 8, 2025
James "Jim" J. Bentley, age 93, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2025, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 27, 1931, to the late James A. and Elizabeth Powers Bentley, and educated in the Brooklyn Schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1947-1950...
George W. Hendrickson, Jr.
Jul 4, 2025
George W. Hendrickson, Jr., age 83, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, with his loving family at his side. George (also known as “Bill”) was born in Hagerstown, MD on December 21, 1941, to the late George Sr. and Elizabeth Moore Hendrickson, and graduated from Northeastern High School in 1959. Even as a child, he...
Wayne A. Clark
Jun 25, 2025
Wayne A. Clark, originally of Utica and currently of Rome, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Utica on February 7, 1950, to the late Stanley and Gladys Mills Clark, and graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1968. He enlisted into the U.S. Air Force out of high school and...
Paul S. Davis
Jun 25, 2025
Paul S. Davis, age 71, of Blossvale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on February 15, 1954, in Key West, FL, the son of the late Stanley and Katherine McGuire Davis. He worked at Revere Copper Products as a machinist. Paul loved camping, hunting, and fishing with his dad when he...
Phyllis J. Patenaude
Jun 23, 2025
Phyllis J. Patenaude, age 93, of Rome, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at the Rome Health RHCF. Phyllis was born in Rome on March 6, 1932, to the late Milo and Edna Nessel Fahey, and educated in the Rome Schools. She worked as a therapy aide for the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica. Phyllis enjoyed life and...
Cynthia D. Torres
Jun 22, 2025
Cynthia D. Shannon died peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2025 with her beloved sister, Becky, at her bedside, at Rome Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for a short time. She was born on April 17, 1959 to John and Phyllis Didlake Shannon in McConnellsville. The youngest of their eight children, she was always known as...
Mary C. Razzano
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Clare Razzano, 69, of Rome, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on June 16, 2025 at The Abraham House, comforted by family. She was born in Rome, NY on May 7,1956 to the late Matthew Francis and Clare Isom Razzano. Mary grew up in Rome and was educated in St. Peter’s and Rome Catholic High schools....
Rickey E. Lewis
Jun 8, 2025
Rickey E. Lewis, age 67, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025. Rickey was born in Syracuse on September 8, 1957, to George and Frankie Underwood Lewis. Rickey attended Rome Free Acadamy graduating with the class of 1975. He continued his education where he earned his master's degree in journalism from Old West Berry. He worked...
Joseph A. Lovaglio
Jun 7, 2025
Joseph A. LoVaglio, age 56, of Blossvale, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a yearlong battle with kidney cancer. Joe was born in Rome on July 17, 1968, to Anthony and Barbara Leavens LoVaglio. As a young boy, he enjoyed spending time at his grandmother's house and often said he was her favorite grandchild....
Jeffrey T. Toepp
May 31, 2025
Jeffrey T. Toepp, age 64, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2025, with his family at his side, after a battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Rome on April 11, 1961, to the late Kenneth and Gladys Urtz Toepp, and graduated from RFA. On November 22, 1985, he was united in marriage to the former...
Mary E. Neidl
May 30, 2025
My best friend and supporter, my mom, passed away on May 30, 2025. Mary Elizabeth Hardies Neidl was born in Rochester, on June 30, 1947, the daughter of Willard and Marie Hardies. She grew up in Rochester, a few years in Utica, and graduated high school in 1965. Mom went on to Utica College of Syracuse University majoring in English....
Timothy A. Hawkins
May 27, 2025
Timothy A. Hawkins, age 67, of the Town of Vienna, passed away unexpectedly at home, on May 25, 2025. Tim was born in Rome on September 5, 1957, to the late Robert and Joan Yager Hawkins, and graduated from RFA. He worked in Syracuse driving commercial trucks for most of his career. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to...
Edwin Danielski
May 22, 2025
Edwin J. Danielski, age 59, of Westmoreland, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2025, after a brief illness. Ed was born in Rome on January 22, 1966, to the late Edward and Beverly Haynes Danielski, graduated from RFA. On February 14, 1991, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Susan Giardino. He worked at...
Harriet M. Bauer
May 22, 2025
Harriet M. Bauer, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 in Rome, NY. Harriet was born in Rome on July 6, 1929, to the late Earl and Margaret Murphy Moster, and graduated from Rome Free Academy. On June 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to Philip Bauer at St. Mary's Church, a blessed union of nearly 51...
Marilyn H. Avery
May 22, 2025
Marilyn H. Avery, age 94, of Rome, passed away on May 22, 2025, at the Rome Health RHCF after a year and half of living in Terrace of Woodland. Marilyn was born in Rome on August 20, 1930, to the late Arthur M and Frances Russi Hoag, and graduated from RFA. After graduation she continued her education graduating from Business...
Anne Marie Pike
May 15, 2025
Anne M. Pike, age 86, of the Town of Lee, passed away on May 15th, 2025, at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Facility. Anne was born in Shelburne Falls, MA in 1939, the daughter of Mildred and Donald Parks and graduated from Arms Academy. Shortley thereafter, Anne married her true love, Sherman T. Pike Jr. Together they moved to Carswell AFB...
Margaret Jane Austin
May 14, 2025
Margaret Jane Austin, a longtime resident of Rome, NY, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 87, at the Grand at Rome. Born on April 16, 1938, in Oneida, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late Lynn and Mary Louise Sullivan Meade, and educated in the Stockbridge Schools. She dedicated much of her professional life...
Kenneth C. Reilly
May 6, 2025
Kenneth C. Reilly, age 81, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero, NY, with his loving family by his side. Ken was born in Rome on August 19, 1943, to the late Kenneth M. and Evelyn Cavanaugh Reilly and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy. On September 12, 1964, he was...
Frederick S. Hoffman
May 4, 2025
Frederick S. Hoffman, of Rome, passed away on May 4, 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in New Haven on September 6, 1950, to the late Harry and Jean Kelsey Hoffman, Fred was the husband of Rita C. Thayer Hoffman. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Erika and Daniel Sperling, of Rome; son, Dr. Brad Hoffman...
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