Obituary Listings

Alice M. "Burton" Smith

Alice M. "Burton" Smith

Mar 29, 2012

Alice M. Smith, age 91, of Rome, passed away peacefully March 29, 2012. She was born July 17, 1920, in the Town of Lee, a daughter of Burton M. and Alethia Rounds Howard, and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1938. Alice was united in marriage to Myron W. Smith, in 1941 in Rome; he died June 29, 1992. She...

Robert Alan "Bob" Hoke

Robert Alan "Bob" Hoke

Mar 18, 2012

Robert (Bob) A. Hoke, age 54, of Rte 46, Westernville, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Oswego County. Bob was born January 27, 1958 to Michael L. and Jeanette Warcup Hoke. He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Western. Shortly after graduating from RFA, Bob enlisted in the US Army serving...

Michael E. "Mike" Shepaum

Michael E. "Mike" Shepaum

Mar 12, 2012

Michael E. Shepaum, Sr., age 68, of Rome, passed away March 12, 2012, after a long illness. He was born May 18, 1943, in Willimantic, CT, a son of George and Elsie Young Shepaum. Mike was united in marriage to the former Doris M. Lee, on July 17, 1982, at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He proudly served in the U. S....

Terrence E. "Terry" Sholek

Terrence E. "Terry" Sholek

Mar 11, 2012

Terrence (Terry) S. Sholek, age 70, passed away on March 11, 2012 at John U. Lloyd State Park, Dania Beach, Florida. The cause of death was accidental drowning. Terry was born on September 30, 1941 in Utica, NY. He was predeceased by his mother Sylvia (Zelda) Dumain Sholek (6-15-79), father Edward Sholek (nee Wszalek) (10-2-96), and sister Beverly Jeanne Brockner...

Margaret J. "Peggy" Keller

Margaret J. "Peggy" Keller

Mar 6, 2012

Margaret J. "Peggy" Keller, age 72, of San Jose, CA, and formerly of Rome, passed away March 6, 2012, in San Jose, CA. She was born July 22, 1939, in Rome, a daughter of John and Ann Bielawski Keller, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy and Crouse-Irving School of Nursing. She worked as an Emergency Room nurse for several years...

Helen P. "Plete" Wood

Helen P. "Plete" Wood

Mar 5, 2012

Helen P. Wood, age 74, formerly of Brookfield Road, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2012. She was born April 5, 1937, in Utica, a daughter of Philip W. and Anna Harvey Plete, and educated in Holland Patent schools. Helen was united in marriage to Ernest W. Wood, on December 12, 1963, in Rome; he died November 5, 2003. She...

Rosemarie "Grieco" Giardino

Rosemarie "Grieco" Giardino

Feb 28, 2012

Rosemarie Giardino, age 90, of Rome, passed away peacefully, February 28, 2012, with her loving family at her side. She was born March 27, 1921, in Rome, a daughter of Leonard and Catherine Seccurra Grieco, and educated in Rome schools. Rosemarie was united in marriage to Patrick Giardino on August 23, 1953 at the Church of Saint John the Baptist;...

Sandra L. "Sandy" Lockwood

Sandra L. "Sandy" Lockwood

Feb 25, 2012

Sandra L. Lockwood Rome Sandra L. Lockwood, age 69, of Rome, passed away February 25, 2012, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. She was born September 11, 1942, in Syracuse, a daughter of William A. ande the late Geraldine Claffey Rezsnyak, and graduated from Rome Free Academy and MVCC. Sandi married Frank Scanlon in 1961. She later married...

Betty J. "Mack" Beckwith

Betty J. "Mack" Beckwith

Feb 24, 2012

Betty J. Beckwith, age 87, of Rome, New York passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 25, 1924 to Joseph and Marguerite Harris Mack. She attended Rome schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1943. On October 5, 1946, she married Richard W. Beckwith at St....

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...