Obituary Listings

Mary Kay Porter

Mary Kay Porter

Mar 31, 2025

Mary Kay (Kozma) Porter, 80, of Glenville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. She was born on April 7, 1944, in Elgin, Texas, and graduated from Oriskany High School and Mohawk Valley Community College. She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Kozma and her beloved husband, Jim, with whom she moved around...

Beverly J. Seigler

Beverly J. Seigler

Mar 30, 2025

Beverly J. Seigler, age 82, of Rome, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born in Rome on May 30, 1942, to the late Leonard and Delilah (Campbell) Trachsel. On March 3, 1962, she was united in marriage to Edward W. Seigler; a blessed union of 39 years until his passing on May...

Mary Ellen Flanigan

Mary Ellen Flanigan

Mar 24, 2025

MaryEllen (Tanner) Flanigan, age 87, formerly of Rome, NY, and most recently Tomah, WI, passed away peacefully on Marxh 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side. MaryEllen was born in Rome, NY on March 4th, 1938, to the late Malcolm and Roseanna (Mathis) Tanner Sr. On July 9, 1960, she was united in marriage to Bruce N. Flanigan...

Donald P. Wilson

Donald P. Wilson

Mar 23, 2025

Donald P. "Wild Man" Wilson, age 76, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 13, 1948, in Red Bank, NJ to the late Paul and Leefa Winner Wilson. On July 20, 1974, he was united in marriage to the former Linda...

Thomas E. Hemmes

Thomas E. Hemmes

Mar 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas E. Hemmes, age, 64 on March 22, 2025 after a long illness. Tom was born in Rome, and lived a life of love for his family, his pets, as well as for planes, muscle cars and the color purple. He is survived by his siblings, David (Patricia) Hemmes,...

Kimberly Ann Bates

Kimberly Ann Bates

Mar 21, 2025

Kimberly Ann Bates, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, left this world on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at the age of 35. Kim was a New Year’s baby, born on January 1st, 1990, in Rome, the daughter of Patricia and Thomas Bates. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 2008 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations...

Eleanor R. Litwin

Eleanor R. Litwin

Mar 20, 2025

Eleanor R. Litwin, age 84, of the Town of Lee, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rome on May 17th, 1940, Eleanor was a cherished daughter of the late Walter and Gladys Reczko Fassler and graduated from Camden High School. Eleanor embraced her role as a homemaker with...

Jan M. Miller

Jan M. Miller

Feb 25, 2025

Jan N. Miller, age 70, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, with her family by her side, after a brief illness. Jan was born in Rome on January 5, 1955, to the late Charles and Barbara Neaf Agans, and was a 1972 graduate of RFA. On February 25, 1978, she was united in marriage to Frederick J....

Ryan K. Nutting

Ryan K. Nutting

Feb 24, 2025

Ryan K. Nutting, age 42, of Rome, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ryan was born in Rome on September 30, 1982, to the late James “Jim” Nutting and Carol Berndt, and graduated from RFA. On August 13, 2011, he was united in...

Stanley Buzcek

Stanley Buzcek

Feb 24, 2025

Stanley Buczek, age 89, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Stan was born in Rome on February 10, 1936, to the late Frank and Anna Karcz, and graduated from Holland Patent Central School in 1954. On August 10, 1957, he was united in...

Rose Mary Guy

Rose Mary Guy

Feb 21, 2025

Rose Mary Guy, age 100, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at Bethany Gardens, where she had been a resident since 2018. Rose Mary was born in Rome on October 27, 1924, to the late Fred and Marie McSweeney Owens, and graduated from the Academy of Holy Names. On June 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred...

Mary C. Shaw

Mary C. Shaw

Feb 20, 2025

Mary C. Shaw, age 90, of the Town of Floyd, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at Rome Health, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Oswego on May 17, 1934, to the late Angelo and Catherine Cesaria Zeno. On January 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to Harold J. “Hank” Shaw; a blessed...

Brian A. Heath

Brian A. Heath

Feb 18, 2025

Brian A. “Bubba” Heath, 69, a longtime resident of the Town of Western, left us on February 18th, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Brian was born in Utica, on March 26, 1955 to the late Edward Heath and Dorothy (Catello) DePasquale. On April 27, 1974, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cynthia...

Daniel P. Rouillier

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...