Obituary Listings

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...

Michael G. "Mike" Lamark

Michael G. "Mike" Lamark

Jun 2, 2016

Michael Gordon LaMark, age 58, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2016 at Rome Memorial Hospital. Michael was born in West Point, NY on May 21, 1958 to the late Roy and Roslyn Kraus LaMark, and attended Rome Schools. He worked at several local automobile dealerships until he became a Service & Parts Director and eventually owned and...

Mary Lou "Smith" Wilson

Mary Lou "Smith" Wilson

Jun 1, 2016

Mary Lou Smith Wilson, age 70, of Lee Center, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016 at Rome Memorial Hospital. Mary Lou was born on November 1, 1945 in Annsville, NY; the daughter of the late George and Nellie Mae Ward Smith. She graduated from RFA and attended Manpower Nurses training, graduating as an LPN. She started her 50 year...

Molly M. "Morales" Viros

Molly M. "Morales" Viros

May 26, 2016

Molly M. Viros, age 82, of Rome, passed away peacefully May 26, 2016, with her loving family at her side. She was born July 12, 1933, in the Philippines, a daughter of the late Mariano and Jovita Ballon Morales, and educated in Philippines schools. Molly married Rodolfo "Rudy" Viros. She was a member of St. Mary's/St. Peter's parish. Molly is...

Theresa J. "Doftort" Rapke

Theresa J. "Doftort" Rapke

May 24, 2016

Theresa J. Rapke, age 81, of Lee Center, passed away peacefully May 24. 2016. She was born May 25, 1934, in Rome, a daughter of the late Zenon and Jennie Mroz Doftort, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1951 and Faxton Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Theresa was united in marriage to Raymond Rapke on September 24, 1955....

Jerome A. "Jerry" Mccarthy

Jerome A. "Jerry" Mccarthy

May 21, 2016

Jerome Aloysius McCarthy Lee Center, New York Jerry McCarthy passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21st 2016. Born in Rome, NY on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Daniel E. and Hazel Barrett McCarthy. On July 9, 1960, he married Dora Marie Lathers in St. Paul's Church in Whitesboro. He attended St. Aloysius Academy and...

Wayne E. Yaddow

Wayne E. Yaddow

May 21, 2016

Full Name Wayne E. Yaddow Date of Birth Saturday, April 30th, 1949 Date of Death Saturday, May 21st, 2016 Place of Death Rome, NY 13440-

Christy J. "Willey" Willey

Christy J. "Willey" Willey

May 20, 2016

Christy J. Willey, age 37, of the Town of Kirkland and formerly of Rome, passed away May 20, 2016. She was born July 30, 1978, in Hanover, New Hampshire, a daughter of James L. Willey and Marion Willey. She graduated from Rome Free Academy and Lyndon State College in Vermont. Christy was employed at BNY Mellon as a production coordinator....

Gerald F. Cooper

Gerald F. Cooper

May 17, 2016

Full Name Gerald F. Cooper Jr. Date of Birth Thursday, December 1st, 1949 Date of Death Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 Place of Death NY 13440