Obituary Listings

Frank P. Peraino

Frank P. Peraino

Dec 24, 2024

Frank P. Peraino, age 79, of Rome, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2024. He was born July 7, 1945, in Rome, a son of the late Joseph and Martha Destito Peraino. Frank graduated from Rome Free Academy, earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Springfield College and a Certificate of Advanced Studies at SUNY Cortland. He served as a counselor...

Chad M. Ferguson

Chad M. Ferguson

Dec 23, 2024

Chad M. Ferguson, age 46, of Oriskany, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Chad fought his battle against cancer with unwavering courage and never lost his infectious laughter or sense of humor. Chad was born in Rome on November 1, 1978 to Charles and Jo Ann Kozdra Ferguson, and graduated from Oriskany...

Debra K. Godfrey

Debra K. Godfrey

Dec 22, 2024

Debra K. Godfrey, passed away on December 22, 2024. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.

Steven G. Dixon

Steven G. Dixon

Dec 22, 2024

Steven G. Dixon, age 45, of Rome, passed away on December 22, 2024, with his loving family at his side, after a long fight with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born August 16, 1979, in Springfield, Ohio, a son of the late David Wells. Steven was united in marriage to the former Suzanne Allborty, on January 1, 2018, in Newport, New...

James Webster Nutting

James Webster Nutting

Dec 22, 2024

James “Jim” W. Nutting, 67, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully at his home on December 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Rome on March 3, 1957, to Marilyn Webster and Charles Nutting, Jim was a lifelong resident of the community. He attended Rome schools and earned his nursing degree from...

Beverly R. Melioris

Beverly R. Melioris

Dec 19, 2024

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Christina M. Folsom

Christina M. Folsom

Dec 19, 2024

In Loving Memory of Christina Maria Folsom Our hearts are broken as we share the loss of Tina, a woman who lived her life with boundless love, faith, and an incomparable sense of generosity. Tina passed away on December 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving a legacy of love and light that will never fade. To...

Leora Rowena Caldwell

Leora Rowena Caldwell

Dec 19, 2024

Leora R. Caldwell, age 100, of Liverpool, NY and formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at Crest Manor in Fairport, NY. Leora, or "Paula," as she was known by friends and family, was born in Baltimore, MD on May 21, 1924, to the late Samuel and Frances Gardner Franks. On June 26, 1943, she was united...

Charles L. Andrews

Charles L. Andrews

Dec 17, 2024

Charles Lee Andrews "CJ", age 31, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with mental health. CJ was born in Rome on April 12,1993, to the late Jacqueline (Gilboy) Tennant, and graduated from Rome Free Academy. He loved to do construction and could fix anything. He was out going and loved playing softball,...

Tara L. Hand-Magana

Tara L. Hand-Magana

Dec 15, 2024

Obituary of Tara L. Hand-Magana Please share a memory of Tara to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Tara L. Hand-Magana, age 46, of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.Tara was born in Utica on November 7, 1978, to Glenn and Deborah Ferlo Hand. She graduated...

Beverly Clauda Lim

Beverly Clauda Lim

Dec 11, 2024

Beverly Clauda Lee Lim, age 91, of Preswick Glen in New Hartford, and formerly a long-term resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, from complications of cancer. Beverly was born in Brooklyn on August 31,1933 to Claude and Mabel Chan Lee and on September 21,1952 was united in marriage to George Lim, MD (deceased July 30, 2011). ...

Estella Mae Rapke

Estella Mae Rapke

Dec 11, 2024

Estella Mae Rapke, of the Town of Western, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at the age of 94. Estella was born on October 28th, 1930, in Rome, where she began a long and fulfilling life dedicated to her family, education, and community service. She was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Bovee Sherman. Estella...

Beverly Clauda Lim

Beverly Clauda Lim

Dec 11, 2024

Beverly Clauda Lee Lim, age 91, of Preswick Glen in New Hartford, and formerly a long-term resident of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, from complications of cancer. Beverly was born in Brooklyn on August 31,1933 to Claude and Mabel Chan Lee and on September 21,1952 was united in marriage to George Lim, MD (deceased July 30, 2011). ...

Kevin M. Austin

Kevin M. Austin

Dec 11, 2024

Obituary of Kevin M. Austin Please share a memory of Kevin to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Kevin Michael Austin, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 66.Born on November 6, 1958, Kevin grew up with a passion for life that inspired...

Margaret G. Weissmuller

Margaret G. Weissmuller

Dec 8, 2024

Obituary of Margaret G. Weissmuller Please share a memory of Margaret to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Margaret Weissmuller, 84, of Westernville, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024.She was born on December 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Harold "Red" and Mildred "Millie" Johnson. She was united in marriage to the...

Theresa Mary Russell

Theresa Mary Russell

Dec 8, 2024

Obituary of Theresa Mary Russell Please share a memory of Theresa to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Theresa Mary Ryan Russell (September 4th, 1966–December 8th, 2024) Our loving Mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend was received by our Lord peacefully on December 8th, 2024. Born September 4th, 1966 in Utica, the daughter of...

Barry James Allen

Barry James Allen

Dec 7, 2024

Obituary of Barry James Allen Please share a memory of Barry to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Barry J. Allen, age 74, of Blossvale, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital.  Barry was born on June 30, 1950, in Rome, to the late Leonard and Irene Zrowka Allen and...

Gary M. Breen

Gary M. Breen

Dec 6, 2024

Obituary of Gary M. Breen Please share a memory of Gary to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Gary M. Breen, age 41 of Rome passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6th, 2024. Gary was born on January 18, 1983, in Utica, to Beth Roach and Patrick Breen, and resided in Rome, where he...

Brett A. Dobransky

Brett A. Dobransky

Dec 3, 2024

Obituary of Brett A. Dobransky Please share a memory of Brett to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brett A. Dobransky, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left us on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the age of 37.Brett was born on...

Jose Colon

Jose Colon

Nov 30, 2024

Obituary of Jose Colon Please share a memory of Jose to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Jose Colon, age 58, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2024.Jose was born on January 16,1966, in Brooklyn, to the late Ceferino and Julia Cardenales Colon. Despite the challenges he faced with his...