Obituary Listings

Joseph Deptola

Joseph Deptola

Apr 30, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Deptola, age 64, of Rome, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital. Joe was born in Utica, on February 5, 1961, to Donald and Marlene Morris Deptola. He worked as a carpenter and was recently employed with Mac Contracting in Rome. He found the love of his life in Kristine Danielski, and the two had...

Joan M. Jacobs

Joan M. Jacobs

Apr 28, 2025

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Nancy K. Henderson

Nancy K. Henderson

Apr 27, 2025

Nancy Kline Henderson, age 79, of Rome, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Rome Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Nancy Kline Henderson was born October 23, 1945, in Rome, New York, to G. Lewis and Kathryn Akins Kline. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1963. On March 17, 1973, she was united in marriage...

Dan E. Libby

Dan E. Libby

Apr 27, 2025

Dan E. Libby, age 69, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, after a long illness, with his loving family at his side. Dan was born in Rantoul, IL, on April 29, 1955, to the late Ralph and Elizabeth “Betty” Loveland Libby. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was...

George I. Smith, Jr.

George I. Smith, Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

George "Pete" I. Smith, Jr., age 65, of the Town of Floyd passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025, after a battle with several health issues. George was born in Rome on August 29, 1959, to the late George and Marjorie Smith, and graduated from Holland Patent High School. On August 7, 1982, he was united in marriage...

Ann L. Brognano

Ann L. Brognano

Apr 17, 2025

Ann Lorraine Brognano, age 89, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Ann was born in Dunkirk, NY on September 18, 1935, to the late Lawrence and Giovanna "Jenny" Blasi Cerato, and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1953. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University...

John H. Mcconnell

John H. Mcconnell

Apr 15, 2025

John H. McConnell passed away at age 90 on April 15, 2025, at Rome Health. John was born on February 27, 1935, in Lowville, the only son of Robert and Virginia McPhilmy McConnell. He graduated from Constableville Central School in 1952 and earned his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 1957. John spent his entire career with the New York...

Marion F. Waite

Marion F. Waite

Apr 10, 2025

Marion F. Waite, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Born on November 19th, 1931, in Syracuse, to the late Mark and Martha Aungier Larkin, Marion graduated from SAA in 1949 and pursued her passion for nursing at St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, graduating in 1952. On October 18, 1952, she was...

Robert D. Smalley

Robert D. Smalley

Apr 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" D. Smalley, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 6th, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Arthur and Helen (O'Rourke) Smalley, Robert earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute. A proud veteran, he served his country with honor in the United States...

Kathleen M. Armstrong

Kathleen M. Armstrong

Apr 5, 2025

Kathleen "Kathie" M. Armstrong, age 71, of Remsen, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Kathie was born in Utica on September 29, 1953, to the late George and Dorothea Schuff Biggs and graduated from Utica Free Academy. On May 8, 1976, she was united in marriage to Gary Armstrong. She...

Marvin E. Cadrette

Marvin E. Cadrette

Apr 1, 2025

Marvin E. “Marv” Cadrette, 85 passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in Rome Hospital. He was born in Rome, the son of the late Willard and Emma (Merchant) Cadrette and was educated in Rome schools. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp enlisting as a teen. He participated in many military associations through the years. Marv retired...

Mary Kay Porter

Mary Kay Porter

Mar 31, 2025

Mary Kay (Kozma) Porter, 80, of Glenville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. She was born on April 7, 1944, in Elgin, Texas, and graduated from Oriskany High School and Mohawk Valley Community College. She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Kozma and her beloved husband, Jim, with whom she moved around...

Beverly J. Seigler

Beverly J. Seigler

Mar 30, 2025

Beverly J. Seigler, age 82, of Rome, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born in Rome on May 30, 1942, to the late Leonard and Delilah (Campbell) Trachsel. On March 3, 1962, she was united in marriage to Edward W. Seigler; a blessed union of 39 years until his passing on May...

Mary Ellen Flanigan

Mary Ellen Flanigan

Mar 24, 2025

MaryEllen (Tanner) Flanigan, age 87, formerly of Rome, NY, and most recently Tomah, WI, passed away peacefully on Marxh 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side. MaryEllen was born in Rome, NY on March 4th, 1938, to the late Malcolm and Roseanna (Mathis) Tanner Sr. On July 9, 1960, she was united in marriage to Bruce N. Flanigan...

Donald P. Wilson

Donald P. Wilson

Mar 23, 2025

Donald P. "Wild Man" Wilson, age 76, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 13, 1948, in Red Bank, NJ to the late Paul and Leefa Winner Wilson. On July 20, 1974, he was united in marriage to the former Linda...

Thomas E. Hemmes

Thomas E. Hemmes

Mar 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas E. Hemmes, age, 64 on March 22, 2025 after a long illness. Tom was born in Rome, and lived a life of love for his family, his pets, as well as for planes, muscle cars and the color purple. He is survived by his siblings, David (Patricia) Hemmes,...

Kimberly Ann Bates

Kimberly Ann Bates

Mar 21, 2025

Kimberly Ann Bates, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, left this world on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at the age of 35. Kim was a New Year’s baby, born on January 1st, 1990, in Rome, the daughter of Patricia and Thomas Bates. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 2008 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations...

Eleanor R. Litwin

Eleanor R. Litwin

Mar 20, 2025

Eleanor R. Litwin, age 84, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rome on May 17th, 1940, Eleanor was a cherished daughter of the late Walter and Gladys Reczko Fassler and graduated from Camden High School. Eleanor embraced her role as a homemaker with...

Jan M. Miller

Jan M. Miller

Feb 25, 2025

Jan N. Miller, age 70, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, with her family by her side, after a brief illness. Jan was born in Rome on January 5, 1955, to the late Charles and Barbara Neaf Agans, and was a 1972 graduate of RFA. On February 25, 1978, she was united in marriage to Frederick J....

Ryan K. Nutting

Ryan K. Nutting

Feb 24, 2025

Ryan K. Nutting, age 42, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ryan was born in Rome on September 30, 1982, to the late James “Jim” Nutting and Carol Berndt, and graduated from RFA. On August 13, 2011, he was united in...