Mrs. Marie (Curtacci) Recknall, age 82, passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on October 27, 1936 a daughter of the late Samuel and Concetta Greco Curtacci and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School. In her youth Marie was a concert pianist, which continued through her lifetime love of music. On May 5, 1956 she was married to James E. Recknall, Jr. in St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro a loving...

Mr. Andre J. Esposito, age 81, Ret. Deputy Chief, UFD, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Andre was born in Utica on March 11, 1938 a son of the late Samuel and Adeline D’Angelo Esposito and was educated in local schools attending Conkling Elementary and TR Proctor Class of 1956. He served our country from 1957-1959 in the US Army. On November 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Marilyn Tinelli, a...

Mrs. Louise (Scarfo) Pavese age 89, of Utica, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019 at the Abraham House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on February 21, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Alice Marino Scarfo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On October 24, 1953 she was married to George A. Pavese in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a loving and blessed union of nearly 66 years. Louise was employed with the New York Telephone Co. and the Chicago Markets...

Mr. Robert John “Rusty” Ramsey, Sr., age 75, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1944, in Utica, a son of the late Grover and Jane Dodge Ramsey, and was educated in local schools. On November 7, 2007, he was joined in marriage to Patricia D’Alessandro, a blessed union of 10 years, until her passing on July 14, 2018. Rusty was employed by the Doeskin Co. and Mohawk Containers Co. as a Utility...

Mr. Vincent “Enzio” Cancilla, age 76, of Whitesboro, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1943 in Trabia, Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.  He was the son of the late Michelangelo and Giuseppa Abbruscato Cancilla.  He grew up and was educated in Italy. Vincent came to America as a young adult and resided in Utica. On June 18, 1966 he was married to Mary J. Raspante at...

Mr. Carmen A. Bianco, age 88, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home where he had been a resident. He was born on November 22, 1930 in Carbondale, PA a son of the late Peter and Anna Catrombome Bianco and was educated in local schools. He served our country from 1948-1952 in the US Army. Carmen was blessed to find love in his life during times of adversity. He was first married to Jeannette Cardamone for several years until her passing.  He...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter Diana on Thursday July 25, 2019. She was born in Utica on January 17, 1979 a daughter of Simona (Fonzi) and Frank Cerminaro. From birth we knew that our little angel was destined for a life of achievements, both in academics and later in her professional career. Diana attended Utica Public Schools, always receiving the highest marks and graduated TR Proctor High School at the top of her class. She went...

Mr. Robert S. Pavia age 74, of Utica, entered into rest on Monday July 15, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Utica on November 23, 1944 a son of the late Joseph and Angeline Gravinia Pavia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Bob was employed with the US Postal Service as a letter carrier for over 35 years until his retirement. Bob was a member of the U.S. Postal Carriers Assoc. He was an avid golfer and a hockey enthusiast. Most of all Bob...

Mr. Frank A. Zammiello age 95,  of Utica passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 5, 1923 in Utica, a son of the late Pasquale and Rosina Staino Zammiello and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He served our country during WW II in the US Army, as a map maker, where he had the privilege to escort General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son John, who was also a map maker for General Patton. On July...

Mr. Donald Noel Willcox, age 93, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Leicestershire, England a son of the late  Lillian and George Willcox. Deferring his higher education Don worked to help his family overcome poverty of their early lives.  Upon being drafted he served three years during World War II in Her Majesty’s Royal Army during which he drove his bridge laying tank to help ford the path for the Allied...