Obituary Listings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Stanley Buzcek
Feb 24, 2025
Stanley Buczek, age 89, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Stan was born in Rome on February 10, 1936, to the late Frank and Anna Karcz, and graduated from Holland Patent Central School in 1954. On August 10, 1957, he was united in...
Rose Mary Guy
Feb 21, 2025
Rose Mary Guy, age 100, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at Bethany Gardens, where she had been a resident since 2018. Rose Mary was born in Rome on October 27, 1924, to the late Fred and Marie McSweeney Owens, and graduated from the Academy of Holy Names. On June 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred...
Mary C. Shaw
Feb 20, 2025
Mary C. Shaw, age 90, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at Rome Health, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Oswego on May 17, 1934, to the late Angelo and Catherine Cesaria Zeno. On January 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to Harold J. “Hank” Shaw; a blessed...
Brian A. Heath
Feb 18, 2025
Brian A. “Bubba” Heath, 69, a longtime resident of the Town of Western, left us on February 18th, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Brian was born in Utica, on March 26, 1955 to the late Edward Heath and Dorothy (Catello) DePasquale. On April 27, 1974, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cynthia...
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