Obituary Listings

Roy H. Austin

Roy H. Austin

Feb 20, 2012

Roy H. Austin, Jr., age 78, of Rome, passed away peacefully, February 20, 2012, with his loving family at his side. He was born September 26, 1933, in Rome, a son of Roy H. and Mildred L. Rocker Austin, and graduated from Oriskany High School in 1952. Roy was united in marriage to the former Patricia Schellhaas, on November 17,...

Mary L. "Betty" Reber

Mary L. "Betty" Reber

Feb 3, 2012

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Lascelles Reber, formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully, on February 3, 2012, in Warsaw, NY. She was born August 23, 1924, in Darien, CT., the daughter of the late George E. and Edith Elliot Lascelles. She moved to Rome, as a child and graduated from Rome Free Academy. Betty was united in marriage to George T. Reber,...

Charles J. "Chuck" Richards

Charles J. "Chuck" Richards

Jan 30, 2012

Charles J. "Chuck" Richards Charles J. Richards, age 73, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly, January 30, 2012 at Rome Hospital. He was born October 4, 1938, in Rochester, NY, a son of the late C. Homer and Lucille DeLue Richards, and graduated from Brighton High School. Chuck was united in marriage to the former Donna Hanicker, on October 28, 1961,...

Austin E

Austin E

Jan 28, 2012

Austin E. Stalnaker, age 53, of Rome, passed away peacefully, January 28, 2012. He was born August 1, 1958, in Rome, a son of Austin C. and Helen C. Arbogast Stalnaker, and educated in Holland Patent, and Elkins, W.VA. , schools, and Davis and Elkins College, in Elkins, W. VA. Austin was united in marriage to the former Cindy Jackson,...

Arthur J. Rice

Arthur J. Rice

Jan 28, 2012

Arthur J. Rice, of Eastern Star Nursing Home, Oriskany, NY went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sat. Jan. 28, 2012 at Rome Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. "Art" was born in Long Lake, NY on June 28, 1925, the son of the late Clarence and Mabel Rice. He attended Long Lake School and...

William F. "Bill" Lennon

William F. "Bill" Lennon

Jan 27, 2012

William F. Lennon, age 74, of Rome, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 27, 2012. He was born June 15, 1937, in Oneida, a son of Roger B. and Minnie Wall Lennon, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1955. William was a self-employed real estate broker in the Rome area, retiring many years ago. William...

Trisha Lee Cole

Trisha Lee Cole

Jan 27, 2012

Trisha Lee Cole, 46, of Holland Patent, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2012. She was born on October 24, 1965, in Rome, NY, the beloved daughter of William I. and Nita Wells Cole. She was a 1984 graduate of Holland Patent Central School. Trisha had a very warm and loving personality. More than anything, Trisha enjoyed spending time...

Eugenia Frances "Jean" Lucas

Eugenia Frances "Jean" Lucas

Jan 26, 2012

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Genevieve Wagner

Genevieve Wagner

Jan 24, 2012

Genevieve Wagner, age 95, of Rome, passed away peacefully January 24, 2012. She was born May 11, 1916 in Detroit Michigan, a daughter of the late Stanley and Rose Milosek Wagner, and educated in Lee Center and Rome schools. Genevieve was employed at General Motors in Detroit, for 30 years, retiring in1976. Genevieve is survived by nieces and nephews, Shirley...

Jean Marie "Dugan" Carpenter

Jean Marie "Dugan" Carpenter

Jan 24, 2012

Jean Marie Carpenter Blossvale Jean Marie Carpenter, age 83, of Fish Creek Landing Road, passed away January 24, 2012. She was born June 18, 1928, in Richfield Springs, a daughter of Lawrence and Marie Mullen Dugan, and graduated from Mt Markham High School. Jean was united in marriage to James R. Carpenter, on October 17, 1958, in Clayville. She was...

Daniel J. "Dan" Secor

Daniel J. "Dan" Secor

Jan 21, 2012

Daniel J. Secor Daniel J. Secor, age 18, of Rome, died January 21, 2012, from injuries suffered in a snowmobiling accident. He was born February 10, 1993, in Rome, a son of Richard H. Jr., and Jacqueline Sanzone Secor. Dan graduated from Rome Free Academy in 2011, where he was an outstanding athlete for the Football and Wrestling teams. He...

Sherry S. "Simon" Eddy

Sherry S. "Simon" Eddy

Jan 18, 2012

Sherry S. Eddy Sherry S. Eddy, age 65, of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2012, with her loving family at her side. She was born June 19, 1946, in Rome, a daughter of Louis G. and Virginia McCue Simon, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1965. Sherry was employed at Rome Memorial Hospital for many years. She...

Richard J. "Dick" Riedel

Richard J. "Dick" Riedel

Jan 15, 2012

Richard J. Riedel, age 82, of Rome, passed away January 15, 2012. He was born January 3, 1930, in Rome, a son of Frank J. and Frances Mautner Riedel and educated in Rome schools. Richard was united in marriage to the former Patricia Shanley on October 19, 1957, in St. Peter's Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and...

Murl M. "Paine" Oram

Murl M. "Paine" Oram

Jan 14, 2012

Murl Marie (Paine) Oram, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Lee Center, on January 14, 2012, with her family by her side. Murl was born to Harold and Jennie (Peter) Paine at their home in Point Rock, on February 9, 1924. She graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1939, and later graduated from the Utica School of Commerce....

Paul William Henderson

Paul William Henderson

Jan 10, 2012

Paul W. Henderson, age 56, of Rome, passed away peacefully, December 10, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1956, in Rome, the son of the late Howard (Hobby) and Grace Randal Henderson, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1974. Paul previously worked at Revere Copper Products and for the past several years has...

Margaret B. "Maggie" Polakovich

Margaret B. "Maggie" Polakovich

Jan 4, 2012

Margaret B. Polakovich, age 87, of Brookside Drive, and formerly of Murrell's Inlet, SC, and Westwood, NJ, passed away peacefully, January 4, 2012, with her loving family at her side. She was born July 28, 1924, in Brooklyn, a daughter of Frederick and Bertha Froehlick Koenig, and graduated from Girls Commercial High School in Brooklyn. Margaret was united in marriage...

David F. Prof"" Weisenburger

David F. Prof"" Weisenburger

Jan 1, 2012

David F. "Prof" Weisenburger, age 80, of Rome, passed away February 27, 2012, from complications of Leukemia. He was born November 26, 1931, in Pulaski, a son of Alfred and Mabel Fox Weisenburger, and graduated from Sandy Creek School and Oswego State. David married Lena (Nancy) Neill on June 30, 1951, in Sandy Creek. He taught Industrial Arts and subbed...

Theresa Ann "Yano" Auricchio

Theresa Ann "Yano" Auricchio

Dec 29, 2011

Theresa Ann Auricchio, age 73, of Rome, passed away December 29, 2011, with her loving family at her side. She was born March 11, 1938, in Rome, a daughter of Paul and Angeline Stagliano Yano, and graduated from Rome Free Academy. Theresa was united in marriage to William G. Auricchio, on January 26, 1957, in the Church of St. John...

Rose A. "Potter" Gardner

Rose A. "Potter" Gardner

Dec 29, 2011

Rose A. Gardner, age 56, of Rome, passed away December 29, 2011, at SUNY Health Science Center, after a long illness. She was born May 19, 1955, in Utica, a daughter of Harold and Elizabeth Davis Potter, and graduated from VVS. Rose was united in marriage to Ricky Gardner; he died March 13, 2010. She was an LPN and a...

Paul A. Destito

Paul A. Destito

Dec 25, 2011

Paul A. Destito, age 72, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home, December 25, 2011, with his loving family at his side. He was born November 21, 1939, in Rome, a son of the late Rosario P. and Helen Salce Destito, and graduated from Rome Free Academy. Paul was united in marriage to the former Patricia A. Taverna, on March...