Obituary Listings
Daniel P. Rouillier
Feb 17, 2025
Daniel "Danny" P. Rouillier, age 81, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Rome Health, after a brief illness. Danny was born in Utica, on April 29, 1943, to the late Jesse and Margaret Turland Rouillier. On August 26, 2000, he was united in marriage to the former Maxine Meagher. Danny worked as a...
Janet D. Schissler
Feb 17, 2025
Janet D. Schissler passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2025, at the age of 76, at the Colonial Park Nursing Home where she had been residing for the last few years, with her family by her side. Born on April 15th, 1948, in Utica, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Doris Elphick Houle. On June 17, 1967,...
Richard E. Johnson
Feb 16, 2025
On February 16, 2025, I lost my very best friend, my husband, Richard Johnson (1942-2025). My life is forever changed. I miss him terribly. He was a good and loving husband and father (not perfect by any means) for 60 years. He asked me not to go on about him so I will abide by his wishes. God blessed us...
Beverly A. Cupples
Feb 15, 2025
Our dear Beverly Anne Cupples passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1942, in Utica, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Jones Pritchard and lived in Bridgewater until 1967 when she moved to Rome. She graduated from Bridgewater Central School in 1959 and attended and...
James Peter Martin
Feb 12, 2025
James Peter Martin, a beloved resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 82, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1942, in Utica, the son of the late Wallace and M. Antoinnette (Belanger) Martin. On November 9, 1963, he married the former Diana Testa. Together, they...
Robert F. Finster, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
Robert F. Finster Jr., 68, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2025. Robert was born on May 4,1956, in Rome, the son of the late Robert and Kathleen (Sheldon) Finster. He was raised and educated in Rome. On March 26,1982 he married the love of his life, Karen L. Coleman at St. Mary’s Church in Rome....
Norman Babcock
Feb 11, 2025
Norman R. Babcock, age 91, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side, after a brief illness. Norman was born in Vernon, on April 24, 1933, to the late Howard and Edna Kitchen Babcock. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was...
William J. Plunkett
Feb 6, 2025
William John Plunkett, (John Plunkett) of Blossvale, NY, passed away on February 6, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on July 31, 1946, and is one of five sons of Evelyn (Mary) and Robert (Tom) Plunkett. John attended Rome Free Academy, graduating in 1964. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Wojcik) and Shawn, both at home in...
Roy J. Hall
Feb 4, 2025
Roy Jay Hall, age 87, of Rome, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the Abraham House of Rome, with his family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Roy was born in Rome on June 14, 1937, to the late Morris and Lucy Berndt Hall, and attended school in Rome and Sylvan Beach. He retired...
Alonzo R. Johnson
Feb 4, 2025
Alonzo "Spike" R. Johnson, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Spike was born in Rome on January 31, 1962, to the late George and Merlia Pugh Johnson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1991. On June 13, 2024, he...
Earl W. Campbell
Jan 24, 2025
Earl W. Campbell, age 90, of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Bethany Gardens. Earl was born in Rome on March 24, 1934, to the late Earl E. and Anna Engelbrecht Campbell, and educated in the Rome Schools. On September 1, 1956, he was united in marriage to the former Shirley A. Baker at St. Peter's Church...
Patricia Riedel
Jan 22, 2025
Patricia Shanley Riedel, lifelong resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Pat was born in Rome on October 11, 1935, the only child of Ralph and Margaret Griffin Shanley. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names in 1953. Pat’s first job was as a carhop at Casey’s Drive-In, where she met her future husband, Dick....
Deborah L. Stanton
Jan 18, 2025
Deborah L. Stanton, 62, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, January 18th, 2025. She was born on November 24th, 1962, in Utica, a daughter of David and Marion Reed. Deborah was raised in Rome and attended the local schools, proceeded to MVCC in Rome, and finished with a bachelor's degree in freshwater fishery at SUNY Brockport. Life eventually led...
Lloyd A. Miller
Jan 16, 2025
Lloyd A. Miller, age 86, of Stittville, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Lloyd was born in Floyd on December 17, 1938, to the late Harold and Gladys Mudge Miller and graduated from Holland Patent Central School. On December 6, 1958 he was united in marriage to the...
Eleanor Ehresman
Jan 15, 2025
Eleanor Marion Ehresman, age 96, a beloved resident of Rome, NY for 31 years and lived in Taberg, NY for the past 2 1/2 years with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. She passed away peacefully at Rome Hospital on January 13th, 2025. Eleanor was originally from Queens, NY. She was born a twin on June 29th, 1928, in Jersey City,...
Patricia A. Murphy
Jan 15, 2025
Patricia A. Murphy departed this life on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at the age of 71, after courageous battle with cancer. Patty was born in Utica on August 6, 1953 to the late John and Mildred Cahaney Murphy, and educated in the Rome Schools. She worked as a nurse's aide for over 18 years at Rome Memorial Hospital and eventually...
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...
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