Obituary Listings
Gary G. DiCristo
Jan 20, 2026
Gary G. DiCristo, age 69, passed away after an extended illness on January 20, 2026 at Wynn Hospital in Utica.
Born in Queens, NY on March 12, 1956, Gary was the son of the late Michael and Honoree “Ronny” (Hackett) DeCristo.
Upon the death of both of his parents by the age of 6, Gary was taken in by his paternal aunt...
Dr. Jessica L. Hurwitz
Jan 19, 2026
Dr. Jessica L. Hurwitz, 74, of Rome, New York passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2026. Jessica was born in New York City on December 1, 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Sam Hurwitz, her brother Jonathan Hurwitz, and her longtime feline companions Groucho and Mr. Bear.Jessica graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science...
Carmen Hayden
Jan 16, 2026
Carmen Moreno Hayden, 89 of Lee Center, passed quietly at home on Friday, January 16th, in the presence of her grateful children.
She was born in Trujillo, Spain in 1936, one of 6 children of Manuel Moreno Civantos and Emilia Civantos Masa. Her family moved to Madrid during the Spanish Civil War, when she was a small child. She attended...
Bonnie Helser
Jan 15, 2026
Bonnie L. Hesler, age 83, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, with her family by her side.Bonnie was born in Rome on August 30, 1942, to the late Robert and Ruth Starkweather Cole and graduated from RFA. On July 4, 1981, she was united in marriage to Harold "Bud"...
Frank Mellace
Jan 13, 2026
Frank Mellace, 93, of Rome, New York, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was born on October 6, 1932, in Squillace, Italy, to Antonio and Anna Mellace.
On November 8, 1953, Frank married the love of his life, Raffaela Mungo. They shared 68 devoted years of marriage until her passing on September 18, 2021. Together, they immigrated...
Karen Cummings
Jan 10, 2026
Karen S. Cummings, age 62, of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital, with family by her side.
Karen was born in Rome on February 13, 1963, to the late James and Gertrude Storms Lyke, and earned her associate's degree from MVCC. On September 26,2009 she was united in marriage to Michael Cummings; a blessed...
James Morrell
Jan 8, 2026
Our dear Father and Pappie, James "Jimmy" W. Morrell, 81 of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse NY, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy was born on March 16, 1944, the son of Elizabeth "Betty" Malone and Frances "Buster" Morrell. On June 2, 1962, Jim was united in marriage to Margaret Hall,...
John Michael Maksymczuk
Jan 7, 2026
John Michael Maksymczuk, 79 entered into heaven on January 7, 2026, reuniting with the love of his life, Carole.
John was born in Rome on May 25, 1946, to the late Alex and Mary Michaniw Maksymczuk, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1964. He began his career at Revere Copper and Brass until enlisting in the United States Navy on...
Jacob D. Maracchion
Jan 6, 2026
Jacob D. Maracchion, age 81, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully at Rome Health on January 6, 2026, with his family by his side.
Jake was born in Utica on May 19, 1944, to the late Jacob and Madeline (Johnson) Maracchion, and graduated from RFA. On July 31, 1965, he was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Giachetti...
William J. Dibble
Jan 5, 2026
William “Bill” J. Dibble, age 89, of the Town of Western, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Rome Health, with his loving family at his bedside.
Bill was born in Trout River, NY on November 9, 1936, to the late William and Margaret Hunt Dibble. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was honorable discharged in 1957. It...
Paul E. Rebe
Jan 3, 2026
Paul E. Rebe, age 74, of Lee Center, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at SUNY University Medical Center in Syracuse.
Paul was born in Ava, New York, to Sarah and Theodore Rebe on October 9, 1951.
Paul was passionately curious and adventurous; those characteristics shaped his journey through life. After graduating from Adirondack High School, Paul joined the...
Margaret Simpson
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret "Peg" Anne Simpson, age 94, of Verona Beach, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the Colonial Park Nursing Home, with her family by her side.Peg was born in San Francisco, CA on November 29, 1931, to the late Joseph and Mary Ellen Finnerty Maroney, and graduated from North Denver High School in 1949. On October 2, 1954,...
Carmella Preski
Jan 2, 2026
Carmella Pezzula Preski, cherished member of the Port St Lucie community passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
Born on March 28, 1932, Carmella's life was marked by her vibrant personality and deep passion for connecting with others. She enjoyed surrounding herself with family, especially all her grandchildren. Known affectionately as "Red" by her friends in Florida, Carmella was renowned for...
Mary Lou Pratt
Dec 30, 2025
MaryLou Pratt, age 80, of Lee Center, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Rome Health, with her family by her side, after a brief illness.MaryLou was born in Rome on May 13, 1945 to the late John and Bernice Phillips Slaga. On April 16, 1964, she was united in marriage to Norman L. Pratt at St. Mary's Church...
Liz A. Breen
Dec 22, 2025
Liz Breen, age 64, passed away on December 22, nearly a year to the day after the loss of her beloved partner, Tina Folsom.
Born on May 26 in Houston, Texas, Liz was the daughter of Jannie Brantley and Jack Breen Sr.
Liz was a strong-willed, outgoing woman whose presence filled every room she entered. She had a deep love for music...
Dustyn Enslin
Dec 21, 2025
Dustyn "Bubba" P. Enslin, age 35, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, at Rome Health.
Dustyn was born in Rome on March 9, 1990, to Dale and Paula Howard Enslin, and educated in the Rome Schools. He worked as a contractor for various local companies and most recently was working for the Family Dollar Distribution Center.
Dustyn...
Paul Schieble
Dec 17, 2025
Paul David Schieble, age 65, adored husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on December 17, 2025, under the loving care of his wife and daughters.
Paul was born on January 16, 1960, to Robert and Catherine Schieble of Floyd, NY. Paul was raised on his family's dairy farm with his six siblings. He graduated from Oriskany High School in...
Bradford Amato
Dec 11, 2025
Bradford W. Amato, age 68, of Rome, passed away on December 11, 2025, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Brad was born in Rome on April 8, 1957, to Victor and Leona Wilson Amato, and graduated in RFA. On April 30, 2005, he was united in marriage to...
Myrtle Witchley
Dec 9, 2025
Myrtle R. Witchley, age 76, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025, after a brief illness.Myrtle was born in Rome on March 9, 1949 to the late Ernest and Vivian Beck Megerell, and educated in the Rome schools. On October 10, 1991, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Witchley; a blessed...
Frank Arnold
Dec 3, 2025
Frank Daniel Arnold, age 62, of Stittville and formerly of Taberg, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.Frank was born at Griffiss AFB in Rome, on September 9, 1963, to the late Earl and Willie Dee Arnold. Frank lived with his father and stepmother, Colleen Arnold, from the age of 17 until 2022. After the onset of...
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