Obituaries

Elizabeth "Peg" F. Whitney

Elizabeth "Peg" F. Whitney

Mar 17, 2024

Elizabeth "Peg" Whitney, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 4 PM to 5 PM at the Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, 1122 Culver Ave, Utica. Funeral services will commence immediately following visitation at the funeral home at 5 PM....

Imam Ferhad Mujkic

Imam Ferhad Mujkic

Mar 15, 2024

Imam Ferhad Mujkic age 76, of Utica died Friday March 15, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital with his family by his side.He served for many years as the Imam for the Muslim Community Assoc. Mosque of the Mohawk Valley located on Kemble St. until his retirement. Surviving are his wife Sedzida; his children, Adaleta Mujkic, Adalet Mujkic, Mustafa, Ferhad and Meliha...

Suvada Muskic

Suvada Muskic

Mar 12, 2024

Suvada Muskic, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital.Graveside services will be Thursday, Marcy 14, 2024 at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery.

Regina L. Alessandrini

Regina L. Alessandrini

Mar 12, 2024

Regina L. Alessandrini age 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with her loving family by her side, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

She was born on April 14, 1962, in Utica, a daughter of Roseann Scalzo and the late Robert A. Alessandrini. Regina attended Whitesboro High School and would go...

SGT. Roger C. Klein Sr.

SGT. Roger C. Klein Sr.

Mar 7, 2024

SGT. Roger C. Klein Sr.

1940-2024

UTICA- Roger C. Klein Sr. age 84, passed away on March 7, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital.

He was born in Utica on January 3, 1940, a son of the late John S. and Orvetta (Becker) Klein. Roger attended UFA and would go on to graduate from MVCC focusing on Law Enforcement. On May 2, 1959, he...

Miguel A. Seguinot

Miguel A. Seguinot

Feb 28, 2024

Miguel A, Seguinot, age 61, passed away peacefully at the Abraham House surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

He was born in Puerto Rico on November 29, 1962, a son of Anadalia Vargas and the late Miguel Seguinot. 

Miguel (a.k.a Cano/ Paco) was a kind hearted, loving person who thought of others before himself. He was someone that...

Michael B. Tuttle

Michael B. Tuttle

Feb 18, 2024

UTICA- Michael B. Tuttle, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in the comfort of his own home.

He was born on December 18, 1960, in Utica, a son of the late John B. and Margaret “Peg” (McCaffrey) Tuttle. Michael was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. He was previously employed with St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Michael enjoyed...

George Kleber

George Kleber

Feb 15, 2024

George Kleber, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

He was born in Germany on November 12, 1930, a son of the late Franz and Barbara Kleber and went on to graduate from German schools. On October 1, 1966 George married Della Frenzel, a blessed union until her passing. He was an auto...

Jacqueline M. Grande

Jacqueline M. Grande

Feb 15, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Grande age 78, passed away on Thursday February 15, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Jacqueline was born on October 6 ,1945 in Utica, NY, a twin daughter of the late Daniel and Josephine Grandinette Dichiera.

 Jackie grew up locally in a large family filled with love, laughter and joy. She had a unique pleasure of growing up with her...

Albert "Al" P. Isgro

Albert "Al" P. Isgro

Feb 13, 2024

UTICA- Albert “Al” P. Isgro, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by the peace and love of his wife, Catherine.

He was born on March 28, 1943 a son of the late Albert and Angeline (Minuli) Isgro and would go on to graduate from Proctor High School. On October 3, 1970, Al married...

Maribeth White

Maribeth White

Feb 12, 2024

Maribeth White, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 in the comfort of her own home.

She was born on February 18, 1960 a daughter of Elizabeth (Withers) Whitney and the late Harold Whitney. Maribeth graduated from local schools. She was employed in sales throughout her career. 

Maribeth is survived by her mother, Elizabeth; sister, Jackie (Chris) Johnson; brothers,...

Theresa "Teddy" DelGado Pritchard

Theresa "Teddy" DelGado Pritchard

Feb 12, 2024

Theresa “Teddy” DelGado Pritchard

UTICA- Theresa “Teddy” DelGado Pritchard, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Presbyterian Home of CNY.

She was born on June 1, 1930 a daughter of the late Jack and Anna (Cofano) DelGado. Teddy graduated from local schools and on February 6, 1950 married Robert “Bud” Pritchard, a blessed union of 68 years...

Dale H. Franz

Dale H. Franz

Feb 7, 2024

Embraced by the love of his family and the light of all that is Divine, Dale transitioned to freedom on Wednesday February 7, 2024. Born February 15, 1959, he was 64 years old. 

Dale was one of the most intelligent, kind and considerate people.  Growing up in Clinton, NY, he graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy...

Ukyaw kyaw

Ukyaw kyaw

Feb 4, 2024

Ukyaw Kyaw age 74, died February 4, 2024. 

Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday February 6, 2024, at 3:00 pm in the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Cosby Manor Rd. Deerfield, NY

Yolanda Lolly (De Iorio) Font

Yolanda Lolly (De Iorio) Font

Feb 3, 2024

Yolanda “Lolly” (De Iorio) Font, age 93, passed away on the morning of Saturday February 3rd as a result of a stroke and advanced dementia. She died peacefully at her residence at Palo Alto Commons.

Lolly was born Yolanda Theresa DeIorio in Utica, New York on April 30, 1930. She was the oldest of 4 children in a large, Italian family.

Lolly...

Zejna Basic

Zejna Basic

Jan 28, 2024

Zejna Basic, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in the comfort of her own home.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 3 PM at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Deerfield.

Louis R. Critelli

Louis R. Critelli

Jan 21, 2024

UTICA- Louis Robert Critelli, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital with the love of his family in is heart.

He was born on May 27, 1926, in Utica, a son of the late Dominick A. and Lena L. (Esposito) Critelli. Lou was a 1944 graduate of Utica Free Academy and would go on...

Dr. Joseph P. Cozza, DDS

Dr. Joseph P. Cozza, DDS

Jan 20, 2024

Dr. Joseph P. Cozza, DDS., age 77, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday January 20, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with his loving family by his side.

 He was born in Utica on July 20, 1946, a son of the late Paul and Rose Rintrona Cozza and was a 1964 graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Theresa Huzarewicz

Theresa Huzarewicz

Jan 15, 2024

Theresa "Terri" Huzarewicz, age 64, of Marcy, passed away on Monday January 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness with her loving family by her side.

Surviving are two daughters Tara (Paul) McLean and Tricia Huzarewicz; 4 grandchildren, Dawson, Brooklyn, Britynn and Hunter; sister, Michelle (Scott) McGauley and one brother, Joseph Jones.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Shirley J. Vedder

Shirley J. Vedder

Jan 5, 2024

Shirley J. Vedder, age 78, passed away in her own home on Friday, January 5, 2024.

She was born in Utica on December 30, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry Le Roy and Irene (Jennie) Vedder.  Shirley attended local schools.

Graveside services will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 3 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.

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