It is with deep sadness that we would like to share that Dr. Gino Trevisani of Waterville, NY passed away early in the morning of July 28, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Gino Trevisani was born in Utica, NY on June 18, 1932 to Tommazo “Thomas” and Angelina Filomena Trevisani. He was educated in Utica schools where he graduated from Proctor High School. Gino went on to study at Utica...

Benjamin Miles Smith, II died on July 12,2021 at his home on Singer Island, Florida, with his beloved wife Marion Roth Smith by his side. Ben was born April 22, 1921 in Utica, NY to Ben and Mary Carl Smith. He was perfectly paired with his wife and sweetheart of 77 years.  There was no better company for each, than the other, which made them aspirational to the generations that followed.  His laughter would fill a room and was confirmation that a good time was being had, often. He...

Mrs. Mary A. (Palazzi) Roefaro age 94, of Utica, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021, at home with her two sons by her side. She was born in Altoona, PA on May 17, 1927 a daughter of the late Paul and Lisa Yorio Palazzi and was educated in PA. She relocated to Utica and on September 17, 1966 she was united in marriage to Geno R. Roefaro in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a blessed union of 51 years until his passing on July 19, 2018. While living in PA and Maryland, Mary was the co/owner of...

Mr. Thomas M. Falzarine age 72, of Utica, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica on December 11, 1948 a son of the late Victor and Rose Ferraiola Falzarine and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Tom continued his education and graduated with a BA Degree from Utica College of Syracuse University. Tom was a faithful believer and follower of Jesus Christ. He was a true outdoorsman, loved hiking the...

Mrs. Daisy (Vair) Spina age 86, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at the Masonic Care Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Knoxboro, N.Y. on April 3, 1935 a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schumaker Vair and attended Knoxboro Schools. On September 3, 1955 she was married to Anthony R. (Bob) Spina in Mt. Carmel Church, a blessed union of 50 years until his passing on December 23, 2005. Daisy was employed at Oneida National Bank and Fleet Bank until her...

– Mrs. Edith R. Poccia passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at the Masonic Care Center, with her family by her side, just four weeks shy of her 97th birthday.  She lived a long and wonderful life filled with family and friends. Edith was born in Utica, on August 12, 1924, the daughter of the late Angelo and Ida (Salerno) Roscia.  She attended Utica schools and graduated from T. R. Proctor High School/Class of 1941.  She also received a business degree from...

Mrs. Kenya (Lyons) Hawkins age 56, of Utica entered into rest on Saturday July 3, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 13, 1964 a daughter of the late Barbara Lyons and Kenneth Jones.  Kenya was employed for several years as a Residence Councilor with Upstate Cerebral Palsy Center, Utica. Surviving are her six daughters Chante Hawkins, Vanessa Hawkins, Shayla Hawkins, Valerie Hawkins, LaQueena Dingle and LaQuonda Dingle; sisters, brothers and a host of...

Kamari Orion Dzinovic age 1 year, 11 months became an Angel of God on Saturday June 19, 2021. He was born on July 15, 2019 in Utica a son of Semiz Dzinovic and Kianna Lauree Nyanjong. Kamari was the heart and soul of his parents, grandparents and his entire family. He was a beautiful and loving little boy who was loved deeply and will forever stay in our hearts. Surviving are his loving parents Kianna and Semiz; his paternal grandparents Smail and Zerina Dzinovic; his maternal grandfather...

Kimberly (Burton) Conte, age 61, passed peacefully with family by her side, on Friday June 18, 2021 at the Katherine Luther Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She fought a valiant 10 year battle against Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She was born in Utica on February 27, 1960, daughter of Elizabeth DiNardi Burton and the late Harold Burton. She was a graduate of JFK High School and also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Utica College of Syracuse University.   Kim was...

Mrs. Grace N. (Maggi) Jennings, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Home with the love and support of her family. She was born in Utica on December 20, 1932, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Scalzo Maggi and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. In 1954 she was married to Richard A. Jennings and shared a blessed union of 46 years until his passing in 2000. Grace was employed with the Mele Manufacturing Co. for over 20 years until her...