Mrs. Nataline (Sardelli) Schmitz, age 68, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a prolonged illness with the love and support of her family. She was born in Utica on July 12, 1951 a daughter of the late Cosmo and Bettina Aiello Sardelli and was educated in local schools, having graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University with a degree in social work. On January 8, 1983 she was married to Dietrich Schmitz in Greenwich, CT., a blessed union of 37...

Mr. Anthony J. Randazzo, age 95, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2020 with the love and caring of his family. He was born on May 23, 1924 in Utica, a son of the late Anthony and Theresa Trankini Randazzo. Anthony was a graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University and St. Johns Law School in NYC.  On November 23, 1947 he was joined in marriage to Bessie Broccoli, a blessed union of 65 years, until her passing in 2013. Anthony proudly served his...

Dominic “Ducky” Longo passed away peacefully with his loving family in his heart, entering his final rest on Tuesday March 24, 2020. He was a man who enjoyed life, always surrounded by loving family and friends. Born and raised in Utica, NY, he often liked to say, “What we once enjoyed, we can never lose… memories”. The proud son of Benjamin and Rose Biamonte Longo, Dominic was born in 1950 and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School in 1967, after which he...

 Mrs. Elgie G. Dickan age 86, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family.    She was born in Turkey, N.C. a daughter of the late Harvey and Bevie Carroll Clifton. On October 26, 1952 she was married to John P. Dickan in N.C., a blessed union of 67 years. Elgie was a Home Care Provider for over 30 years having been employed with RCIL and the Masonic Care Community, until her...

Mr. Zijad Sehic age 68, of Utica, died March 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born in Bosnia on December 21, 1951 a son of the late Esref and Jazija Deomic Sehic and came to Utica in 1995. He was married to Vera Gnjatovic in Bosnia, a blessed union of many years. Zijad was employed with the Utica City School District for several years. Surviving are his wife Vera, two sons Sanel Sehic of AZ. and Sandro Sehic of Utica and many other relatives.  The family will be...

Mrs. Barbara (Cabouch) DeTraglia, of South Trenton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at home with the love and support of her family. She was born in 1932, in Utica, a daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia Lombard Cabouch. Barbara was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, and Rider University in Trenton, NJ. On March 21, 1953, she was joined in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Joseph A. DeTraglia in St. Anthony’s Church, a blessed union of 63 years,...

Mrs. Bedelia “Bea” Mary Saba Hobaica, age 85, a native of Utica and more recently of Newtown, CT, passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 27,1934, and raised in the Capron section of Utica, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Boulos Saba. She was educated in local schools and was an active and enthusiastic member of the community and of her church. Bedelia attended Utica Free Academy and worked locally at General...

Kathryn was born on July 29, 1956 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and passed away on Sunday February 16, 2020, surrounded by her husband of 31 years, children, and loved ones after a courageous 30-year battle with cancer. She never let her illness define her life. Kathryn was a loving mother and wife first and foremost. She had a vivacious personality and always had a reason or story to laugh about. Each person she met was blessed by her presence. We learned many valuable lessons from her. She...

  Peter James Rocci, of Utica, passed peacefully from this world to join his parents, Mary and Al and brother Jim, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Peter was born on October 26, 1942.  He was a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School, class of 1960, and the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy. He was united in marriage to Vinnie Talarico on September 11, 1965 in Blessed Sacrament Church - a blessed union of love, strength and commitment. For the majority...

   Mrs. Virginia “Gina” (Mazzolli) Barres, age 92, of Canastota, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Van Duyn Nursing Center, Syracuse. Born in Canastota, NY the daughter of Giacamo and Jenni Padwell Mazzolli, she was educated and graduated from Canastota schools. She married James J. Barres on June 18,1954 until his passing on May 25, 1995. Gina was employed by various restaurants in the area and with Vernon Downs Raceway for more than 40...