Obituary Listings

Barbara A. Loso

Barbara A. Loso

Aug 2, 2025

Barbara A. (Gurley) Loso, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital. Barbara was born on December 23, 1935, to Maurice D. and Anna B. Schweitzer Gurley, in Rome. She attended Academy of Holy Names, graduating in 1953. Upon graduation she worked for Revere as a bookkeeper. On July 30, 1955, she was united in...

William J. Bullett

William J. Bullett

Jul 29, 2025

William J. "Billy Jack" Bullett, age 48, of Boonville, passed away at home on July 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was born in Romney, West Virginia on January 26, 1977, to Evelyn Hook and Jack Bullett, Jr. On July 3, 2010, he was united in marriage to the former Kelly Terry. Billy is survived by his...

Noraine P. Hildenbrandt

Noraine P. Hildenbrandt

Jul 28, 2025

Noraine P. Hildenbrandt, age 89, of Taberg, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2025. Noraine was born in Rome on April 4, 1936, to the late Roy and Alberta Cable Burkhart. She was formerly married to Gordon Hildenbrandt; he passed away on October 24, 2011. Noraine worked as a healthcare aide beginning with the Rome State School and...

Ronald G. Gymburch

Ronald G. Gymburch

Jul 25, 2025

Ronald G. Gymburch, age 68, of Rome, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Rome Health, after a brief illness. Ron was born in Rome on February 9, 1957, to the late Alex and Mary Hitchcock Gymburch and earned his associates degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. Ron worked for New Hartford Printing and T.C. Peters Printing in Utica where...

Naomi T. Schipano

Naomi T. Schipano

Jul 24, 2025

Naomi T. Schipano, age 69, of Taberg, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Naomi was born in Rome on November 6, 1955, to the late Seymour and Carley Russell Fox, and graduated from RFA. On May 12, 1979, she was united in marriage to Anthony L. Schipano, Jr. Naomi was a...

Roger W. Marsh

Roger W. Marsh

Jul 22, 2025

Roger "Skeeter" W. Marsh, age 68, of Rome, went to be with his Lord and Savior at Bethany Gardens on July 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Roger was born in Rome on December 1, 1956, to Don and Nancy Cushman Marsh, and attended the Holland Patent Schools. He worked as a custodian for the Rome City...

Karen L. Finster

Karen L. Finster

Jul 20, 2025

Karen L. (Coleman) Finster, 67, of Rome, passed away peacefully at Oneida Healthcare Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family and close friends on July 20, 2025. Karen was born on May 29, 1958, in Rome, the daughter of the late Norman C. Coleman Sr. and the late Doris (Barron Coleman) Northrup. She was raised and educated in North Bay,...

Lori F. Campbell

Lori F. Campbell

Jul 19, 2025

Lori F. Campbell, age 58, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 19, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness. Lori was born in Rome on April 17, 1967, to Richard and Sharon Hahn Lewin, and graduated from RFA. She formerly worked at Slocum Dickson Medical Group in patient access. Lori loved to bake for...

William C. Ziankoski

William C. Ziankoski

Jul 17, 2025

William (Bill) C. Ziankoski passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a life defined by service, strength, and devotion to those he loved. William was born at home in Boonville, NY, on December 2, 1933, the son of Stanley and Julia Ziankoski. He was a graduate of Rome Free Academy, Class of 1951....

Frank H. Nelson

Frank H. Nelson

Jul 15, 2025

Frank H. Nelson, age 98, of Rome, NY, and formerly of Orangeburg, NY, for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Rome Health, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family, faith, and country. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on October 14, 1926, to Bruce and Florence Hess Nelson, Frank was one...

James J. Bentley

James J. Bentley

Jul 8, 2025

James "Jim" J. Bentley, age 93, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2025, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 27, 1931, to the late James A. and Elizabeth Powers Bentley, and educated in the Brooklyn Schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1947-1950...

George W. Hendrickson, Jr.

George W. Hendrickson, Jr.

Jul 4, 2025

George W. Hendrickson, Jr., age 83, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, with his loving family at his side. George (also known as “Bill”) was born in Hagerstown, MD on December 21, 1941, to the late George Sr. and Elizabeth Moore Hendrickson, and graduated from Northeastern High School in 1959. Even as a child, he...

Wayne A. Clark

Wayne A. Clark

Jun 25, 2025

Wayne A. Clark, originally of Utica and currently of Rome, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Utica on February 7, 1950, to the late Stanley and Gladys Mills Clark, and graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1968. He enlisted into the U.S. Air Force out of high school and...

Paul S. Davis

Paul S. Davis

Jun 25, 2025

Paul S. Davis, age 71, of Blossvale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on February 15, 1954, in Key West, FL, the son of the late Stanley and Katherine McGuire Davis. He worked at Revere Copper Products as a machinist. Paul loved camping, hunting, and fishing with his dad when he...

Phyllis J. Patenaude

Phyllis J. Patenaude

Jun 23, 2025

Phyllis J. Patenaude, age 93, of Rome, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at the Rome Health RHCF. Phyllis was born in Rome on March 6, 1932, to the late Milo and Edna Nessel Fahey, and educated in the Rome Schools. She worked as a therapy aide for the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica. Phyllis enjoyed life and...

Cynthia D. Torres

Cynthia D. Torres

Jun 22, 2025

Cynthia D. Shannon died peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2025 with her beloved sister, Becky, at her bedside, at Rome Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for a short time. She was born on April 17, 1959 to John and Phyllis Didlake Shannon in McConnellsville. The youngest of their eight children, she was always known as...

Mary C. Razzano

Mary C. Razzano

Jun 16, 2025

Mary Clare Razzano, 69, of Rome, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on June 16, 2025 at The Abraham House, comforted by family. She was born in Rome, NY on May 7,1956 to the late Matthew Francis and Clare Isom Razzano. Mary grew up in Rome and was educated in St. Peter’s and Rome Catholic High schools....

Rickey E. Lewis

Rickey E. Lewis

Jun 8, 2025

Rickey E. Lewis, age 67, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025. Rickey was born in Syracuse on September 8, 1957, to George and Frankie Underwood Lewis. Rickey attended Rome Free Acadamy graduating with the class of 1975. He continued his education where he earned his master's degree in journalism from Old West Berry. He worked...

Joseph A. Lovaglio

Joseph A. Lovaglio

Jun 7, 2025

Joseph A. LoVaglio, age 56, of Blossvale, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a yearlong battle with kidney cancer. Joe was born in Rome on July 17, 1968, to Anthony and Barbara Leavens LoVaglio. As a young boy, he enjoyed spending time at his grandmother's house and often said he was her favorite grandchild....

Jeffrey T. Toepp

Jeffrey T. Toepp

May 31, 2025

Jeffrey T. Toepp, age 64, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2025, with his family at his side, after a battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Rome on April 11, 1961, to the late Kenneth and Gladys Urtz Toepp, and graduated from RFA. On November 22, 1985, he was united in marriage to the former...