Obituary Listings

Henriette J. "Penny" Keener

Henriette J. "Penny" Keener

Nov 9, 2011

Henrietta "Penny" J. Keener Town of Lee Henrietta "Penny" J. Keener, age 87, passed away peacefully, November 9, 2011. She was born May 13, 1924, in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of Harry and Mary Pieklowski Johnson, and educated in Utica schools. Penny was married to Anthony Lupinski; he died in 1951. She later married William Keener, on November 30, 1957,...

Eleanor E. "Miss Ellie" Townsend

Eleanor E. "Miss Ellie" Townsend

Nov 5, 2011

Eleanor "Miss Ellie" E. Townsend, age 88, passed away peacefully, November 5, 2011, with her loving family at her side. Eleanor was born July 21, 1923, in Rome, a daughter of William and Rosa Bel Beckwith Hoffman, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1941. Eleanor was united in marriage to David R. Townsend, on September 27, 1942, in Rome;...

Pauline E. "Morse" Gossner

Pauline E. "Morse" Gossner

Nov 4, 2011

Pauline E. Gossner, age 92, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2011. She was born December 29, 1918, in Annsville, a daughter of Henry and Rena Fenton Morse, and educated in Taberg schools. Pauline was united in marriage to John G. Gossner on September 25, 1943, in Taberg; he died on June 3, 1957. She was...

Gerald F. Johnson

Gerald F. Johnson

Nov 3, 2011

Gerald F. Johnson, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2011 at the Masonic Care Community. He was born January 20, 1914, in Sodus, NY, son of Frederick and Golda Johnson. Gerald attended local schools. He was united in marriage to the former Irene Corr in 1934, in Rome. Gerald was an employee of Rome Cable where he retired...

Henry E. "Hank" Buczek

Henry E. "Hank" Buczek

Nov 3, 2011

Henry E. Buczek, age 95, of Rome, passed away peacefully, on November 3, 2011. He was born September 18, 1916, in Rome, a son of Eugene and Mary Bogusz Buczek, and graduated from Rome Free Academy. Henry was united in marriage to the former Helen Szpunar, on May 3, 1947, in Holy Trinity Church. He was the co-owner of Hank's...

Luella P. "Lu" Vanwagenen

Luella P. "Lu" Vanwagenen

Nov 2, 2011

Luella P. VanWagenen Lee Center Luella P. VanWagenen, age 83, of Lee Center, passed away peacefully November 2, 2011, with her loving family at her side. She was born April 14, 1928, in Rome, a daughter of Walter and Izetta Kobler Finster and was educated in Lee schools. Luella was united in marriage to Harold E. VanWagenen, on June 9,...

Albert A. "Al" Peluso

Albert A. "Al" Peluso

Oct 22, 2011

Albert "Al" A. Peluso, age 70, a popular area musician, passed away October 22, 2011, with his loving family at his side. He was born August 4, 1941, in Utica, a son of Alfonso and Virginia DePerna Peluso, and graduated from Proctor High School. Al was united in marriage to the former Lorraine "Pudgie" Newkirk on May 26, 1970, at...

Gordon C. "Whitey" Hildenbrandt

Gordon C. "Whitey" Hildenbrandt

Oct 18, 2011

Obituary of Gordon C. Hildenbrandt Please share a memory of Gordon to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Gordon "Whitey" C. Hildenbrandt, age 76, of Taberg, passed away peacefully October 18, 2011.He was born May 24, 1935, in Syracuse son of Georgianna Hildenbrandt and step-son of John Fortini, and educated in Rome schools. He...

John J. Tyler

John J. Tyler

Oct 18, 2011

John J. Tyler Lee Center, NY John J. Tyler, age 60, of Lee Center, passed away October 18, 2011, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center, with his loving family at his side. He was born February 6, 1951, in Rome, a son of Frederick B. and Vivian Bushey Tyler, and graduated from Rome Catholic High, St. Gregory's College and the University...

Dorothy Nelson "Nelson" Prossner

Dorothy Nelson "Nelson" Prossner

Oct 18, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy Nelson Prossner, age 80, formally of Rome, NY, and most recently living in Cedar Park, TX, passed away on October 18, 2011. Dottie, the daughter of Wesley and Lottie Nelson was born in Clark Mills, NY, on May 11, 1931. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, class of 1949. She married Theodore O. Prossner on April...

Ralph L. Rickmyer

Ralph L. Rickmyer

Oct 2, 2011

Ralph L. Rickmyer, Floyd Ralph L. Rickmyer, 86, died October 2, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born October 28, 1924, to Frank L. and Edna Ames Rickmyer. Ralph attended Holland Patent Central School and graduated with his class in 1942. On January 20, 1951 he married Doris Farr and together they were blessed with three wonderful...

Ralph L. Rickmyer

Ralph L. Rickmyer

Oct 2, 2011

Ralph L. Rickmyer, Floyd Ralph L. Rickmyer, 86, died October 2, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born October 28, 1924, to Frank L. and Edna Ames Rickmyer. Ralph attended Holland Patent Central School and graduated with his class in 1942. On January 20, 1951 he married Doris Farr and together they were blessed with three wonderful...

Orlando A. Long

Orlando A. Long

Oct 1, 2011

Orlando A. Long, age, 94, of Forestport, and formerly of Syracuse,NY, the father of Rev. Vincent Long, Pastor of St. Leo's-St. Ann's Church in Holland Patent, NY, passed away peacefully October 1, 2011. He was born September 3, 1917, in Proctor, VT, a son of Vincenzo and Marguerita Cuccozzi Long. Orlando was united in marriage to the former, Adeline "Addie"...

Maurice D. "Moe" Gurley

Maurice D. "Moe" Gurley

Sep 30, 2011

Maurice (Moe) Dawley Gurley passed away September 30, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Rome, N.Y. on November 11, 1943. He is survived by his children, Jennifer, Allison (Paul) Gibson, David, and John; his sisters, Barbara Loso and Lucille (Thomas) Kovacik; and a granddaughter he adored, Alexandra Kathryn Gurley. He was predeceased by his parents, Maurice Dawley,...

Mildred M. "Matarazzo" Swarts Phd

Mildred M. "Matarazzo" Swarts Phd

Sep 25, 2011

Mildred M. Swarts, PhD Ed, age 81, of Rome, passed away peacefully September 25, 2011, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 10, 1930, in Hoboken, NJ, a daughter of Carmen and Rose Coppola Matarazzo. Mildred was united in marriage to William G. Swarts on July 25, 1953, in Hoboken, NJ. She proudly served in the...

Jean Trembeth "Trembeth" Bartell

Jean Trembeth "Trembeth" Bartell

Sep 23, 2011

Jean Trembeth Bartell, 84, formerly of Karlen Rd., Rome, NY passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2011 at Bethany Gardens in Rome, NY, with family members at her side. Jean was born in Rome on October 25, 1926, the daughter of Clifford C. and Laura A. Trembeth. She attended Rome schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1945. For...

Joseph P. Maxim

Joseph P. Maxim

Sep 18, 2011

Joseph P. Maxim, age 86, of Rome, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, with his loving life companion, Carol, and family at his side. He was born in Duryea, PA, a son of Dominick and Agnes Rice Maxim, and educated in Duryea, PA schools. Joe was employed as a flight supervisor at Griffiss Air Force Base, retiring after...

Elizabeth V. "Edgerton" Little

Elizabeth V. "Edgerton" Little

Sep 17, 2011

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Barbara M. "Barb" Washburn

Barbara M. "Barb" Washburn

Sep 15, 2011

Barbara M. Washburn, age 86, of Rome, passed away peacefully September 15, 2011, with her family at her side. She was born, October 27, 1924, in Rome, a daughter of Willard and Ruth Sturdevant Miller, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1942. Barb was united in marriage to Warren A. Washburn on August 8, 1944, in Zion Episcopal Church;...

Cwo Walter "Walt" Monroe Winfrey Usn Ret.

Cwo Walter "Walt" Monroe Winfrey Usn Ret.

Sep 14, 2011

CWO Walter M. Winfrey, USN, Ret. Walter Monroe Winfrey, 96, of Rome, passed away September 14, 2011, in peace at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 24, 1915, in New Britain, CT, a son of the late William and Mary Marron Winfrey; orphaned at age six, and sent to Chicago, IL, where he graduated...