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Dianne L. (Yager) Stern, age 70, of Blossvale, went to heaven to be with her husband Larry, and mother Kathleen on May 21, 2022, with her loving family by her side at the Abraham House of Rome. She was born on January 21, 1952 in Rome to the late Kathleen Rocker and attended Rome schools. Dianne was married to the late John LaBarbera who passed in 1980. She married Larry Stern on February 14, 2006 and shared a blessed union until his passing in 2010. Dianne worked in various hospitals as a CNA, using her loving and caring compassion to help care for others. Dianne enjoyed baking, knitting, sipping Corona by the pool, and trying her luck at gambling; however, the thing she...

Helen A. Wilson, age 71, Rome, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Rome Health. Helen was born in Oneida February 23, 1951, a daughter of Adam A. and Oretta Thompson Skachenko. She graduated from VVS, Class of 1969, and attended BOCES School of Nursing and Utica School of Commerce. In an effort to provide for her children, Helen worked in many places: Vernon Downs, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Betsy Ross Nursing Home, Stonehedge Nursing Home, Turning Stone Casino, Oneida Hospital, Rose Hospital and St. Luke's. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Rome Women's Softball League, the Polish Home and the Girl Scouts. She was step-mom to three children, Nana Helen to her...

Lita Pasqualetti Hale, 82, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Abraham House with her daughter and son by her side. Lita was born in Rome on March 10, 1940, a daughter of Cristo and Maria Zeppieri Pasqualetti. She attended Rome Schools and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy, Class of 1958. On May 6, 1964, she married Frank "Gee" Guarascio Sr; together they had a daughter Annemarie. She later married Robert H. Hale on April 16, 1971; together they had a son Robert H. Hale II. Lita worked throughout the years at various jobs, but her favorite was decorating cakes with her brother Joe at the Roman Pastry Shop. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. She...

Josselyne Klecanda, 84, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was predeceased by Albert, her husband of 60 years, earlier this year. She is survived She is survived by five children, Mark, Phillip, Steven, Karen and Lisa and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by son Allen. There are no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo St. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy online at: www.bottinifuneralhome.com .

Sharron Thompson, 79, of Rome, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Sharron was born in Linton, IN on February 23, 1943, a daughter of Ivan and Betty Brown. She attended Lyons Marco School in Lyons, IN. On November 17, 1962, she married Miles A. Thompson in Lyons, IN, a blessed union of 53 years until his passing on December 22, 2015. She enjoyed basketball, gardening, humming birds, and baseball. She loved watching her grandson play baseball. She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Eastern Star in Indiana. Sharron is survived by her beloved children: Pamela (Bill) Miller of Lafayette IN, Miles (Brandi) Thompson II of Linton IN, Michael (Amy)...

Ethel Nicolella, 93, of Rome, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Ethel was born in Rome on April 15, 1928, a daughter of Henry and Annice Hickman McLaren. On June 3, 1946, she married Patsy Nicolella, a blessed union of 38 years until his passing in 1984. Ethel was employed as a nurse's aide at Rome Hospital and St. Luke's, as well as working in daycare at the NYS School for the Deaf. She enjoyed boat cruises and going on the Church bus trips. Ethel was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. Ethel is survived by three daughters, Nancy Evans of New Hartford, Lorraine Fasolo of Utica, and Carol (Daniel) Kennedy of Mississippi; 6...

We are sad to announce the passing of Albert L. Klecanda of Rome, at the age of 82 on March 4, 2022. Al passed away at Rome Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer. He is survived and will be missed by wife Josselyne; 5 children Mark, Phillip, Steven, Karen and Lisa and predeceased by son Allen. There are no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo St. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy online at: www.bottinifuneralhome.com .