Mariano “Mario” Durso, 92, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2022 at the Abraham House in Rome. Born in Esperia, Italy on March 24, 1930, Mario was the son of the late Paolo and Assunta (DiCuffa) Durso. He immigrated to the US in December 1956, where he started work in the boroughs of NYC and later went on to send for his bride in 1958. Prior to immigrating to the US, he was a police officer within the Italian military. Every Spring, he...

   Mr. Ralph J. Colicci age 97, of Utica passed away on Sunday (Father's Day) June 19, 2022, with his loving family by his side.    He was born in Utica on June 3, 1925, a son of the late Angelo and Frances Palazzo Colicci, and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On June 10, 1950, he was married to Jacquelyn Fimmano in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a loving and blessed union of 70 years, until her passing on August 19, 2020.    Ralph served his...

Newport - Angelina Montalto Bertolini, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1932 in Utica the daughter of the late Gregorio and Ciccina “Frances” (Correnti) Montalto, and was educated in local schools, Class of 1950, T. R. Proctor High School. On August 21, 1954 she married the love of her life, Alfred T. Bertolini in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a blessed union of 39 years, until his passing in...

    Mrs. Patricia “Pat” (Castelli) Taurisano age 90, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital Center with her beloved family by her side.   Pat was born on November 7, 1931, in Utica NY, daughter of the late Anthony and Viola Pape Castelli.  She was a graduate of UCA High School and then furthered her education graduating from the Traphagen School of Fashion in NYC. On November 7, 1959, she was married to Albert Taurisano until...

Mr. Carl Frederick Mahanna Jr. 81, of Clarks Mills, NY passed away on Friday June 10, 2022. He was born in Utica, NY on October 14, 1940, a son of the late Carl Frederick Mahanna, Sr., and Ida Kocyba-Mahanna. He was predeceased by his brother Robert and sister Patricia, his mother-in-law Yolanda, as well as his brother-in-law Frank.  On October 10, 1959, he was married to Pasqualina Interlandi in St. Patrick’s Church, Utica, a loving and blessed union of 62 years. Carl spent his...

Kathleen E. “Kathi” Murphy Dyman age 71, of New Hartford, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 6, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Port Jervis, NY on August 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Frederick and Gloria (Gales) Murphy. She was educated locally having graduated from Utica Free Academy and SUNY IT with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Service Management. Kathi was the Executive Vice President of the Four...

Mr. William F. Carcone age 69 of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 6, 2022 at home. He was born on April 9, 1953 in Utica a son of the late Benedict and Kathleen (Falatico) Carcone and was educated in local schools. Billy served our country in the US Marine Corps from 1972-1975. Billy was employed as a cable contractor with the Time-Warner Cable Co. until his retirement. Surviving are his love and Best Friend Patricia Brosmer of Ilion; his two youngest children Kathleen...

Mary Ann Zinger, 79, of Utica, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in Utica, NY on May 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Tobin) Kelliher. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1961 and MVCC in 1963. Mary Ann married her husband of 38 years, Richard C. Zinger on October 1, 1966. Mary Ann was secretary in the guidance department at Proctor Senior High School in Utica for 21...

Mr. Mario A. LaPolla, age 88, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of his family. He was born on May 20, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Saverio and Elizabeth Gualtieri LaPolla, and was educated in Brooklyn schools. On February 6, 1955, he was united in marriage to the late Geraldine (Gerry) Angarola in Brooklyn, NY, a blessed union of 53 years until her passing on July 26, 2008. Mario proudly...

Mr. Joseph Edmund Spanfelner, age 86, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Joseph was born in Herkimer, NY, on October 14, 1935, to the late George and Helen (Mahoney) Spanfelner. He attended St. Mary’s Academy, graduating from that High School in 1953. Joseph attended SUNY Oneonta, where he received his B.S. and M.S. in education, graduating in 1957. He furthered his studies at Syracuse University. Joseph proudly served in the...