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Mary Wilkes Obituary

Obituary of Mary P. Wilkes Please share a memory of Mary to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Mary P. Wilkes, 73, of Rome, passed away at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was born in Troy, NY on February 18, 1952, and was a daughter of the late Lester and Mary (Phillips) Becker. Mary was united in marriage to Donald Wilkes. They shared a union of love and friendship until his passing on October 20, 2023. Mary loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed bingo and other activities with her friends. She will be missed by her daughter Lisa Powers; brother Edward Becker; grandchildren, Ashley, Katlyn, Zackery, Sean, Charisma, Pamela, Amber, Donny and Earl; many beloved great-grandchildren; and her cat Georgie-Girl. She was predeceased by her husband, her sons, Don, Willy, Johnny and Michael, her parents, sister, Nancy, and brothers Sonny and Francis. Mary and Donald will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home.

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Published by WKTV on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Ashley

October 8, 2025

I have so many memories with my grandmother, but some of my favorites include watching Price is Right with her, baking some delicious treats for her, and when she came to my wedding and we got a beautiful picture together. I know you are watching over me and my kids now. You may be gone, but will never be forgotten

Pamela

October 8, 2025

Kitchen table playing pitch 9:5 and spades was the way to go with the woman! Was so much fun with all of us, uncle Willy, mom and all of us kids with you!! May you fly high and sore through the sky traveling the world. R.i.p

Kim Goyette

October 8, 2025

Mary you were always a very sweet ,kind person. Rest in peace

Jennie Blackburn

October 8, 2025

So happy to have you for a cousin.
We will miss you so much.
I know you and Don are flying with the angels.
Your cousins Jennie and Dave.

Helen(Larsen)Martin

October 8, 2025

We lived next door! To Mary and Don, for many years on Lawrence Street. Besides my mom
. Mary was like a second mom, to a lot of us neighbor hood kids. RIP sweet lady. I will cherish our memories in my heart forever. Love from Helen(Larsen) Martin

Amber Archer

October 8, 2025

Elizabeth(Betty) Morelli

October 7, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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