Obituary Listings
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...
James Webster Nutting
Dec 22, 2024
James “Jim” W. Nutting, 67, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully at his home on December 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Rome on March 3, 1957, to Marilyn Webster and Charles Nutting, Jim was a lifelong resident of the community. He attended Rome schools and earned his nursing degree from...
Christina M. Folsom
Dec 19, 2024
In Loving Memory of Christina Maria Folsom Our hearts are broken as we share the loss of Tina, a woman who lived her life with boundless love, faith, and an incomparable sense of generosity. Tina passed away on December 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving a legacy of love and light that will never fade. To...
Leora Rowena Caldwell
Dec 19, 2024
Leora R. Caldwell, age 100, of Liverpool, NY and formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at Crest Manor in Fairport, NY. Leora, or "Paula," as she was known by friends and family, was born in Baltimore, MD on May 21, 1924, to the late Samuel and Frances Gardner Franks. On June 26, 1943, she was united...
Charles L. Andrews
Dec 17, 2024
Charles Lee Andrews "CJ", age 31, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with mental health. CJ was born in Rome on April 12,1993, to the late Jacqueline (Gilboy) Tennant, and graduated from Rome Free Academy. He loved to do construction and could fix anything. He was out going and loved playing softball,...
Tara L. Hand-Magana
Dec 15, 2024
Obituary of Tara L. Hand-Magana Please share a memory of Tara to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Tara L. Hand-Magana, age 46, of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.Tara was born in Utica on November 7, 1978, to Glenn and Deborah Ferlo Hand. She graduated...
Beverly Clauda Lim
Dec 11, 2024
Beverly Clauda Lee Lim, age 91, of Preswick Glen in New Hartford, and formerly a long-term resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, from complications of cancer. Beverly was born in Brooklyn on August 31,1933 to Claude and Mabel Chan Lee and on September 21,1952 was united in marriage to George Lim, MD (deceased July 30, 2011). ...
Estella Mae Rapke
Dec 11, 2024
Estella Mae Rapke, of the Town of Western, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at the age of 94. Estella was born on October 28th, 1930, in Rome, where she began a long and fulfilling life dedicated to her family, education, and community service. She was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Bovee Sherman. Estella...
Beverly Clauda Lim
Dec 11, 2024
Beverly Clauda Lee Lim, age 91, of Preswick Glen in New Hartford, and formerly a long-term resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, from complications of cancer. Beverly was born in Brooklyn on August 31,1933 to Claude and Mabel Chan Lee and on September 21,1952 was united in marriage to George Lim, MD (deceased July 30, 2011). ...
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