Mrs. Lauretta A. (Centolella) Taurisano age 81, of Utica and Palm City, FL passed away on Sunday March 12, 2023, at her home in Florida, with her beloved husband and daughters by her side. She was born on October 18, 1941, in Utica, a daughter of the late Louis M. and Catherine Coluzza Centolella. She graduated from TR Proctor High School and earned her BA Degree at SUNY at Utica/Rome. She was joined in marriage to Anthony Taurisano in St. Anthony’s Church in Utica, NY, a...

UTICA- Jose Fuentes, age 78, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on May 26, 1944, a son of the late Tranquilino and Juanita Rivera Fuentes. Jose came to the US several years ago. He is survived by his three daughters, Connie Fuentes (David Vargas) and her children Shana, Khadija, Justice and Kayla; Juanita Fuentes and Sonia Centeno and their children; two sons, George Moran and Gino Ortiz and...

John “Lanny” Romano, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, with the love and support of his two daughters by his side. He was born in Utica, on August 22, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the US Army from 1951-1953. On February 19, 1955, he was married to Rosemarie J. Dichiera in Mt. Carmel Church, a blessed union of 50 years, until her passing in 2005. Lanny was employed in...

Catherine “Cathy” Zammiello, age 61, of Utica, passed away on Monday February 27, 2023, with the love and support of her family by her side. She was born in Utica, on December 4, 1961, a daughter of Adrienne Giglio and the late Richard Randazzo.  Cathy was educated in local schools. Cathy was employed as a Senior Customer Relationship Specialist with the Hartford Ins. Co. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and her work family creating lifelong...

Anna (Saba) Moussa age 84, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 27, 2023, with the love and support of her family by her side. She was born on March 15, 1938, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Sessine and Rose Hanna Saba. She was married to Youssef “Joe” Moussa on September 9, 1962, in Lebanon a loving and blessed union of 60 years. Anna was employed for many years with the Abeloves Linen Co. until her retirement. She was a loving and devoted wife,...

Umaiya Al Aqaad 1954-2023 UTICA- Umaiya Al Aqaad, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Syria on May 12, 1954 to Hassan and Kother Al Aqaad. Umaiya immigrated to the United States 13 years ago.  She is survived by her husband, Yahya; son, Aiman Al Hallaq and grandchildren, as well as several other loving family members. Graveside services will be Thursday, February 23,...

Michael A. Mathews, age 39, of Frankfort, NY passed away on Monday February 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his loving parents and sister by his side. Michael was a courageous young man who faced many challenges and never complained. He was an inspiration to everyone he met. He was born in Ilion, NY on June 29, 1983, the son of Michael T. and Deborah R. Dichiera Mathews. He was educated in Frankfort-Schuyler Schools, graduating in 2001 as Class President. Michael went on to...

Antoinette “Ann” DeSantis age 92, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday February 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Stamford, CT. on March 10, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Rose Donato Zenobio. On February 16, 1952, she was married to Michael A. DeSantis in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a blessed union of 50 years until his passing in 2002.  Antoinette was employed for many years in clothing sales, most...

Paula D'Angelo Blair, 88, of Utica and Suffolk, Va., left us on February 15, 2023. She was the iconic, beloved mother of Nancy, Neil, and Becky Blair, grandmother of Francesca and Gillian Krivitsky and a cherished friend, confidant and champion to so many. Paula's resume was short, but her impact and legacy are written large on the lives she touched. She grew up in Utica and carried her childhood friends close her whole life long. She loved strong women, and believed unwaveringly in...

Robert T. “Bob” Giglio, age 71, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at the Waterville Residential Care Center, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Bob was born in Utica, on June 21, 1951, the eldest son of Gloria (Critelli) Giglio and the late Russell T. Giglio. He was a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and the State University College at Utica-Rome, earning his BA Degree in Behavioral...