Obituary Listings

Leona K. "Streiff" Wagner

Leona K. "Streiff" Wagner

Aug 5, 2016

Leona K. Wagner, age 70, of the Town of Vienna, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2016, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 14, 1945, in Rome, a daughter of the late Charles and Arlene Treen Streiff, and educated in Rome schools. Leona was united in marriage to James Wagner on July 4,...

Ashley R. "Billington" Billington

Ashley R. "Billington" Billington

Aug 4, 2016

Ashley R. Billington, age 28, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2016 at Rome Memorial Hospital. Ashley was born in Oneida on July 10, 1988. She was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School and attended BOCES for culinary arts. Ashley enjoyed cooking and her daughter was the love of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Aiyana...

Ethel M. "Mcmanus" Lyons

Ethel M. "Mcmanus" Lyons

Aug 3, 2016

Ethel McManus Lyons, age 97, passed away on August 3, 2016, at home in Clinton, after a long illness. She was born in New York City, on February 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Ethel McCall McManus. She graduated from the Academy of Holy Names, class of 1937. Her first husband, Charles Melton Hodierne, passed away...

Eugene R "Gene" White

Eugene R "Gene" White

Aug 3, 2016

Eugene Raymond White, age 80, of Rome, passed away August 3, 2016, after a long illness. He was born June 30, 1936, in Rome, a son of the late William and Gladys Stanger White. Eugene was educated in Rome schools and served honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a machinist by trade, retiring from National Standard. He...

Harold W. Shepherd

Harold W. Shepherd

Jul 25, 2016

Harold "Shep" W. Shepherd entered into rest on July 25, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Harold was formerly from Westernville, NY but most recently resided with his daughter and son in law in Westmoreland, NY. He was born in Kemblesville PA, a son of the late Cox and Edith Baker Shepherd on October 22, 1936. As a...

Sandra M. "Lachut" Tomasi

Sandra M. "Lachut" Tomasi

Jul 24, 2016

Sandra M. Tomasi Rome, New York Sandra M. Tomasi, age 65, of Rome, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital. Sandra was born in Utica, NY on June 12, 1951 to the late Leo K. and Genevieve Jozefowicz Lachut. She graduated from Poland Central School and Utica School of Commerce. She was a long-time employee at...

Benjamin R. "Ben" Edick

Benjamin R. "Ben" Edick

Jul 22, 2016

Benjamin "Ben" R. Edick, age 19, of Westmoreland, passed away unexpectedly, July 22, 2016, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born April 17, 1997, in Rome, a son of Mark D. and Kelly Hoey Edick, and graduated from Westmoreland Central School in 2015. Ben was a very active student at Westmoreland Central School. He was a...

Ginena L "Dulley" Wills

Ginena L "Dulley" Wills

Jul 21, 2016

Ginena Dulley Wills, age 77, passed away peacefully July 21, 2016, at her summer home in Old Forge, with her family at her side. She was born January 3, 1939, in Eugene, Oregon, a daughter of the late Alton and Ethel Bartle Dulley. In July of 2001, Ginena married Dr. John Edward Nuessle in New York City; he died June...

John D. Belensky

John D. Belensky

Jul 13, 2016

John D. Belensky, age 78 of Lee Center, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016 at Rome Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Taylor, PA on November 2, 1937 to the late John and Mary Dorin Belensky. He graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1957. On September 17, 1966, John was united in marriage to...

Daniel V. "Dan" Steele

Daniel V. "Dan" Steele

Jul 5, 2016

Daniel V. Steele, age 34, of Rome passed away July 5, 2016, at Rome Memorial Hospital, with his beloved nurse/advocate BarbaraFamolaro-Harmon by his side. He was born March 18, 1982, in Rome, a son of Timothy and Martha Skinner Howland, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 2003. Daniel was an avid Yankee fan who could easily win you over...

Joann Alice "Watson" Fish

Joann Alice "Watson" Fish

Jun 29, 2016

JoAnn A Watson-Waterman of Lee Center, NY left this world much too soon on Wednesday, June 29th, after a brief yet courageous fight against cancer, at the age of 49. She was born on July 13th, 1966 to George and Donna Watson, both of whom preceded her in passing on. JoAnn was one of three children, including her sister Connie...

John J. Sullivan

John J. Sullivan

Jun 27, 2016

John J. Sullivan, 71, formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully June 27, 2016. He was born June 21, 1945, in Manhattan, a son of the late Timothy and Helen Devine Sullivan. He graduated from Hunter College, and served as a field representative for the Social Security Administration, before retiring 9 years ago. John is survived by his two sisters, Mary...

Thomas J. "Tom" Moskin

Thomas J. "Tom" Moskin

Jun 25, 2016

Thomas J. Moskin, age 58, of the Town of Western, passed away June 25, 2016. He was born March 17, 1958, in Rome, a son of Michael J., Sr., and Marie Kowalchuck Moskin, and graduated from Holland Patent Central School in 1976. Tom was a third generation farmer on the family farm in the Town of Western. He also worked...

Charles J. "Charlie" Withey

Charles J. "Charlie" Withey

Jun 24, 2016

Charles J. Withey, age 87, of Rome, passed away peacefully June 24, 2016, at Bethany Gardens. He was born February 11, 1929, in Rome, a son of the late Charles N. and Florence J. Jenks Withey and graduated from Rome Free Academy in1946. Charlie proudly served in the U.S. Army from Jan 1949 - Jan 1952, and is a Korean...

Kenneth S. "Ken" Carrier

Kenneth S. "Ken" Carrier

Jun 18, 2016

Kenneth S. Carrier, 85, of Dawn Drive, Rome passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital in New Hartford, NY. He was born on September 8, 1930, the son of Stanley and Gladys Carrier. He graduated from RFA in 1949. Ken was a lifetime member of the First Baptist and Rome Alliance churches. In December of 1950,...

Edward F. Danko

Edward F. Danko

Jun 12, 2016

Edward F. Danko, age 87, did peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, June 12, 2016. He was born July 5, 1928, in Tarentum, PA. Edward is survived by his wife, Shirley L. Martin, whom he married on April 21, 1956. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his retirement in 1967. A Memorial service will be held Saturday...

Ronald D "Ron" Carey

Ronald D "Ron" Carey

Jun 11, 2016

Ronald D. Carey, Sr., age 80, of Taberg, passed away June 11, 2016, at Rome Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1935, in Peekskill, NY, the son of the late Hiram and Veronica Begany Carey, and attended Peekskill schools. Ron was united in marriage to the former Cynthia A. Moore, on December 25, 1958, in Peekskill; she died November...

Lucy E "Geno" Lichko

Lucy E "Geno" Lichko

Jun 10, 2016

Lucy E. Lichko, age 88, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2016, surrounded by her family. Lucy was born in Sawyerville, PA on May 26, 1928 to the late Louis and Concetta Ballero Geno. She graduated from school in Pennsylvania. Lucy owned and operated Lucy's Beauty Salon in Rome. She was united in marriage to Joseph...

Josephine R. "Riley" Omgoole

Josephine R. "Riley" Omgoole

Jun 5, 2016

Josephine R. Dromgoole, 92, formerly of Rome, died June 5, 2016, at Elderwood Health Care in Liverpool. Born June 1, 1924, in Sherburne, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Grace Byrnes Riley. She graduated from Sherburne High School. Josephine was married in 1947 to Harold H. Dromgoole, also of Sherburne. They were married 58 years until...

John Edward Nuessle

John Edward Nuessle

Jun 4, 2016

John Edward Nuessle, age 63, of Utica, passed away peacefully, on June 4, 2016. He was born November 11, 1952, in Oswego, a son of the late Donald and Shirley Balantyne Nuessle. He graduated from Holland Patent Central School, Eisenhower College and received his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry theological degrees from Drew University at Madison, NJ. John...