Carolyn Roman

CORTLAND – Carolyn Roman, 72, of Cortland passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025 with her family by her side after complications stemming from a short, but hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma.

Carolyn graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1971. She later attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and then Youngstown State University, where she earned her BSN. She worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown as a Certified Psych Nurse and retired from nursing in 2014.

Carolyn had a passion for many things in her life. She loved to travel; from Alaskan cruises to castles in Ireland and walks along the Great Wall of China. She loved baking, especially for a crowd or a holiday gathering. Carolyn enjoyed crafting, sewing, and organizing any party with a theme that only she could think up.

Carolyn had a strong faith and is now at home with her Savior.

Carolyn never met a stranger and, after spending any amount of time with her, you were automatically on the next guest list to a party or holiday dinner.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Lenny, her parents, John and Ann and sisters, Sally and Shirley.

Carolyn is survived by the greatest joys of her life, her children, Jennifer (Jason) Nicholas and Julie (Curtis) Casey and Neil (Jacki) Roman; her cherished grandchildren, Jake and Addison Nicholas; loving siblings, Betty, Peggy and John and countless family and friends.

Carolyn will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Her ability to smile, laugh and be a positive light even during the darkest hours is what she will be remembered for.

Friends and family are gathering for a memorial service on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren. Guests are asked to arrive for the service at 5:15pm and the service will begin at 5:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made in Carolyn’s name to the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/) or the American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/)

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