Obituary Listings

Grace U "Urso" Charney

Grace U "Urso" Charney

May 26, 2009

Grace U. Charney, age 92, of Gifford Road, passed away May 26, 2009, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center, after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 20, 1916, in Rome, a daughter of Leonard and Rosaria Battaglia Urso, and graduated from Rome Free Academy and Oswego Normal School. She had intended to attend...

Jerry J Ciotti

Jerry J Ciotti

May 21, 2009

A funeral service mass will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the Church of St. John the Baptist. Burial will at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. There are no Calling Hours.

Michael G. "Mike" Boulanger

Michael G. "Mike" Boulanger

May 17, 2009

Michael G. Boulanger, age 56, of Rome, died suddenly May 17, 2009. He was born July 5, 1952, in Newport, Vermont, a son of George and Madeleine Trotier Boulanger, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1970, Utica School of Commerce and Empire State College. Mike was employed as a recreational therapist at Central New York DSO, and received the...

Helen E. "Swierczewski" Migliori

Helen E. "Swierczewski" Migliori

May 15, 2009

Helen E. Migliori, age 85, of S. Madison Street, passed away May 15, 2009, with her loving family at her side. She was born April 24, 1924, in Manhattan, NY, a daughter of Walter and Frances Konert Swierczewski, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy in 1942. Margaret was united in marriage to Vincent S. Migliori, in 1944, in Providence, RI....

Allan D. Bartlett

Allan D. Bartlett

May 3, 2009

Allan D. Bartlett, age 68, of Lee Center-Taberg Road, passed away peacefully at home, on May 3, 2009, with his loving family at his side. He was born July 18, 1940, in Rome, a son of Walter and Marion Rieder Bartlett, and educated in Rome schools. Allan was united in marriage to the former Marjorie Roser, on February 27, 1965,...

M. Linda Lewandroski

M. Linda Lewandroski

Apr 27, 2009

M. Linda Lewandrowski, age 61, formerly of N. Madison Street, passed away April 27, 2009, at the Betsy Ross Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 25, 1947, in Rome, the daughter of Benjamin and Rita McCormick Lewandrowski, and graduated from Rome Catholic High School. Linda was employed as a bookkeeper at the former House of Flowers. She was a member...

Laurie L. "Seelman" Slaga

Laurie L. "Seelman" Slaga

Apr 10, 2009

Laurie L. Slaga, age 43, of Watson Hollow Road, passed away April 10, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 13, 1966, in Oneida, the daughter of Edward and Joan Hatch Seelman, and graduated from VVS. Laurie was united in marriage to Richard J. Slaga, on May 24, 1997, on the family farm. She...

Blaise A. Oleski

Blaise A. Oleski

Apr 8, 2009

LCpl Blaise a. Oleski, age 22, of East Floyd Road, was killed in action, April 8, 2009, in Afghanistan, while proudly and courageously serving his Country in the war against terrorism. He was born July 31, 1986, in Rome, a son of Paul J. and Theresa D'Angelo Oleski, and graduated from Holland Patent High School in 2004, and attended MVCC....

Doris E. "Rapke" Newey

Doris E. "Rapke" Newey

Apr 7, 2009

Doris E. Newey, age 80, of Golly Road, passed away April 7, 2009. She was born January 24, 1929, in Rome, a daughter of Herman and Anna Healy Rapke, and educated in Rome schools. Doris was a housekeeper for many area families and churches over the years. She was a member of the Lee Methodist Church and Lee Grange. Doris...

Raymond Alfred Smith

Raymond Alfred Smith

Mar 27, 2009

Raymond "Butch" A. Smith, 63, of Humaston Road, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side. He was born June 11, 1945, in Rome, a son of Edward J. and Eleanor Turner Smith, and graduated from Rome Free Academy and attended MVCC. Butch was united in marriage to the former Linda E. Spink, on May 16,...

Mary Jane "Ummond" Thron

Mary Jane "Ummond" Thron

Mar 25, 2009

Mary Jane Thron, age 81, of Circle Drive, passed away peacefully, March 25, 2009, at Oneida Healthcare Center. She was born May 29, 1927, in Rome, a daughter Earl and Beth Adams Drummond, and was educated in New London schools. Mary Jane was united in marriage to Phillip D. Thron, on June 16, 1946, in the New London Methodist Church;...

Daniel J. "Dan" Geary

Daniel J. "Dan" Geary

Mar 20, 2009

LCpl Daniel J. Geary U. S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Geary, age 22, of Rome, was killed in action while proudly and courageously serving his Country in the war on terrorism. He was born in Rome, a son of Michael A., Sr. and Agnes Squadrito Geary, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 2006. He was a member of...

John Carey

John Carey

Mar 17, 2009

Private family viewing and service.

Helen A "Lunkwicz" Ankin

Helen A "Lunkwicz" Ankin

Mar 17, 2009

Helen A. Ankin, age 85, of Madison Street, passed away March 17, 2009. She was born February 11, 1924, in Clinton, a daughter of Joseph P. and Anna A. Kisiel Lunkwicz, and educated in Clinton schools. Helen was united in marriage to Albert J. Ankin, on June 22, 1946, in St. Mary's Church, Clinton; he died on May 19, 1982....

Francis J. "Frank" Clark

Francis J. "Frank" Clark

Mar 14, 2009

Francis "Frank" J. Clark, age 88, former City Engineer for the City of Rome, passed away peacefully, March 14, 2009. He was born April 26, 1920, in Rome a son of Francis Jefferson and Margaret Middleton Clark, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy in 1938. Frank was united in marriage to the former Leola Derrick on December 28, 1948, in...

Cynthia June Ruane

Cynthia June Ruane

Mar 4, 2009

Cynthia June Ruane, born on January 29, 1957, in Rome, daughter of Ronald and Barbara Schraml Ruane, was called by the angels on Wednesday March 4, 2009. Cynthia is survived by her parents, Ron and Barbara; three sisters and brothers in laws, Debra and James Brown, Lynda and David Jones and Jan and Douglas Singleton; three nephews, Peter and Rebecca,...

Elizabeth A "Betty" Hall

Elizabeth A "Betty" Hall

Mar 1, 2009

Elizabeth (Betty) Simpson Hall Elizabeth (Betty) Simpson Hall, age 81, of Doxtator Street, passed away with her loving family at her side and went peacefully to be with the Lord, on Sunday, March 1, 2009. She was born, April 27, 1927, in Rome, a daughter of Stuart F. and Rose G. Conners Simpson. She graduated from the Academy of Holy...

Gordon W. "Gordy" Maikranz

Gordon W. "Gordy" Maikranz

Mar 1, 2009

Gordon W. Maikranz Gordon W. Maikranz, age 56, of Blossvale, died suddenly March 1, 2009. He was born December 9, 1952, in Utica, a son of Donald and June Woolheater Maikranz, and educated in Utica schools. Gordon was united in marriage to the former Christine Swiech on December 1, 1979, in Clinton, NY. He was employed at Daimler Buses of...

Philip C Van Orden

Philip C Van Orden

Mar 1, 2009

Philip C. Van Orden, age 67, USAF Captain retired, passed away Sunday March 1, 2009, at Rome Memorial Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born October 20, 1941, in Franklin, NJ, a son of Carl Dean and Elva Hankinson Van Orden. Phil lived in Beemerville, NJ until the age of 18, and enlisted in the United...

Margaret N. "Patterson" Moyer

Margaret N. "Patterson" Moyer

Mar 1, 2009

Margaret N. Moyer Margaret N. Moyer, age 100, formerly of Meadow Drive, passed away March 1, 2009. She was born July 10, 1908, in Creekside, PA, a daughter of James and Mina Nye Patterson, and educated in South Fork, PA schools. Margaret was united in marriage to Clifford T. Moyer, on January 25, 1939, in Indiana, PA; he died in...