Julia Mary Gafner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Julia Mary Gafner in Rome, New York, who passed away on September 24, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Julia Mary Gafner to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Verne Eckel and Margaret Cook Eckel; her husband Randall Gafner of Rome, NY; her siblings, Lorna Cable, Marjorie Hart and James Eckel; and her daughter-in-law Carol Behm Gafner.
She is survived by: her siblings, Aaron Eckel and Ethel Palmer; her children, Randy Gafner of Alexandria, VA, Alden (Susan), Jeannette (David), Dietrich of Hubbardsville, NY and Amy Runfola of Camden, NY; her grandson Peter (Erin); her children, David (Maddi), JoEllen (Michael), Sampson of Oriskany, NY, Amber Dietrich of Greenville, NC, Ross Runfola of Forestport, NY and Clara Harter (Tybarius); and her great grandchildren, Teagan, Brady Gafner, Luke, Jade Sampson and Maverick Gafner.
Memorial contributions may be made in Julia's name to Rome First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George Street, Rome, New York 13440, or online to the Alzheimer's Association, http://www.act.alz.org.
