Obituary Listings
William J. Plunkett
Feb 6, 2025
William John Plunkett, (John Plunkett) of Blossvale, NY, passed away on February 6, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on July 31, 1946, and is one of five sons of Evelyn (Mary) and Robert (Tom) Plunkett. John attended Rome Free Academy, graduating in 1964. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Wojcik) and Shawn, both at home in...
Roy J. Hall
Feb 4, 2025
Roy Jay Hall, age 87, of Rome, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the Abraham House of Rome, with his family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Roy was born in Rome on June 14, 1937, to the late Morris and Lucy Berndt Hall, and attended school in Rome and Sylvan Beach. He retired...
Alonzo R. Johnson
Feb 4, 2025
Alonzo "Spike" R. Johnson, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Spike was born in Rome on January 31, 1962, to the late George and Merlia Pugh Johnson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1991. On June 13, 2024, he...
Earl W. Campbell
Jan 24, 2025
Earl W. Campbell, age 90, of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Bethany Gardens. Earl was born in Rome on March 24, 1934, to the late Earl E. and Anna Engelbrecht Campbell, and educated in the Rome Schools. On September 1, 1956, he was united in marriage to the former Shirley A. Baker at St. Peter's Church...
Patricia Riedel
Jan 22, 2025
Patricia Shanley Riedel, lifelong resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Pat was born in Rome on October 11, 1935, the only child of Ralph and Margaret Griffin Shanley. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names in 1953. Pat’s first job was as a carhop at Casey’s Drive-In, where she met her future husband, Dick....
Deborah L. Stanton
Jan 18, 2025
Deborah L. Stanton, 62, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, January 18th, 2025. She was born on November 24th, 1962, in Utica, a daughter of David and Marion Reed. Deborah was raised in Rome and attended the local schools, proceeded to MVCC in Rome, and finished with a bachelor's degree in freshwater fishery at SUNY Brockport. Life eventually led...
Lloyd A. Miller
Jan 16, 2025
Lloyd A. Miller, age 86, of Stittville, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Lloyd was born in Floyd on December 17, 1938, to the late Harold and Gladys Mudge Miller and graduated from Holland Patent Central School. On December 6, 1958 he was united in marriage to the...
Eleanor Ehresman
Jan 15, 2025
Eleanor Marion Ehresman, age 96, a beloved resident of Rome, NY for 31 years and lived in Taberg, NY for the past 2 1/2 years with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. She passed away peacefully at Rome Hospital on January 13th, 2025. Eleanor was originally from Queens, NY. She was born a twin on June 29th, 1928, in Jersey City,...
Patricia A. Murphy
Jan 15, 2025
Patricia A. Murphy departed this life on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at the age of 71, after courageous battle with cancer. Patty was born in Utica on August 6, 1953 to the late John and Mildred Cahaney Murphy, and educated in the Rome Schools. She worked as a nurse's aide for over 18 years at Rome Memorial Hospital and eventually...
Albert J. Decker, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Albert J. " Kedoe" Decker Jr. of Rome, NY left us on January 9th, 2025, at the age of 68. Albert was born on May 1st, 1956, in Richfield Springs, to the late Albert and Esther (Greeney) Decker. He dedicated his life to serving his country and community. Albert served in the United States Army, where he developed a strong...
William Morgan
Jan 5, 2025
William “Bill” Morgan, age 86, a resident of Stuart, Florida, and formerly Rome, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Bill was born on September 20th, 1938, in Scranton, PA, to the late David and Helen (Moran) Morgan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. On October 9, 1965, he...
Rose M. Rossi
Jan 4, 2025
Rose M. Rossi, age 91, of the Town of Westmoreland, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Rose was born in Rome on September 6, 1933, to the late Paul and Lena Bianco Perry, and graduated from RFA in 1951. On April 18, 1953, she was united in marriage to Andrew...
Gary Vaughn
Jan 2, 2025
Gary L. Vaughn, age 73, of Rome passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on June 16th, 1951, in Rome, to the late Leon G. and Luella (Starks) Vaughn. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and then transferred to...
Audrey L. Adragna
Jan 2, 2025
Audrey Adragna passed away at home on January 2, 2025, after a brief illness. Audrey was born March 25, 1933, in Oneida, NY to Arthur and Esther Tofte Kimball. She was one of eight children raised on Kimball Road in Vienna, NY. Audrey graduated from Camden Central School. In 1952, she married Martin Adragna, together they raised three children. Audrey...
Mary M. Almony
Dec 29, 2024
Mary M. (Woodside) Almony, 79, of Rome, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Betsy Ross Nursing Facility. She was born in Rome, NY, on February 6, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Rita (Heidy) Woodside. Mary, a lifelong resident of Rome and graduate from Rome Free Academy, devoted most of her life to taking care of the...
Maureen E. Guptill
Dec 28, 2024
Maureen E. Guptill, age 75 of Rome, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Born in Rome on October 19th, 1949, Maureen was the beloved daughter of the late Willard and Irene Heaney Atwood, and graduated from Rome Catholic High. Maureen's gentle spirit and compassionate nature touched the lives of many. She was a devoted friend and neighbor, always...
Frank P. Peraino
Dec 24, 2024
Frank P. Peraino, age 79, of Rome, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2024. He was born July 7, 1945, in Rome, a son of the late Joseph and Martha Destito Peraino. Frank graduated from Rome Free Academy, earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Springfield College and a Certificate of Advanced Studies at SUNY Cortland. He served as a counselor...
Chad M. Ferguson
Dec 23, 2024
Chad M. Ferguson, age 46, of Oriskany, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Chad fought his battle against cancer with unwavering courage and never lost his infectious laughter or sense of humor. Chad was born in Rome on November 1, 1978 to Charles and Jo Ann Kozdra Ferguson, and graduated from Oriskany...
Debra K. Godfrey
Dec 22, 2024
Debra K. Godfrey, passed away on December 22, 2024. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
Steven G. Dixon
Dec 22, 2024
Steven G. Dixon, age 45, of Rome, passed away on December 22, 2024, with his loving family at his side, after a long fight with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born August 16, 1979, in Springfield, Ohio, a son of the late David Wells. Steven was united in marriage to the former Suzanne Allborty, on January 1, 2018, in Newport, New...
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