Hon. Louis J. Gauthier age 78, of Grant, NY, co-founder of Gauthier Sheet Metal Co. and Town Justice for the Town of Russia, passed away on Monday November 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief illness, with his loving daughter by his side.   He was born in Utica on June 2, 1942 a son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Wegrzyn) Gauthier and was a graduate of UFA. He served our country in the United States Coast Guard from 1961-1967 aboard the USCGC Rockaway. He also...

(AMAZING MOTHER OF THE GIRUZZI BOYS)   Our Amazing Mom, Rose Mary Sciortino 80, of Utica NY, the past seven years a resident of the Utica Rehabilitation Nursing Center, went home on Friday November 13, 2020, right where she belongs, with her Mom and Dad, Our Amazing Grandparents, Nana and Nono.  Mom’s daughter in law Kathy was by her side! Born in Utica NY, September 7, 1940, Rosemary was the only child of the late Philip B. & Rosalia Sciortino.  Mom was, truly,...

Ismet Kulalic passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 following his second battle with cancer. He spent the final month of his life in the comforting care of the staff at Siegenthaler Center Hospice Care, with his family and loved ones at his side. It was there that he celebrated his 72nd and final birthday last month, cherishing the time he was able to spend with those who were closest to him, and receiving many birthday messages and well wishes from his family...

   Miss Florence A. DeTraglia age 94, of Utica, peacefully entered into rest on Monday November 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Utica on April 29, 1926 a daughter of the late Pasquale and Giovanna Colacicco DeTraglia and was educated locally. Florence was employed with the Doe Skin Mfg. Co. for many years and then worked in the payroll department with the Chicago Pneumatic Co., until her retirement. Florence loved to garden and spent many special moments tending to her...

   Mr. Gary M. Abraham age 77, of Utica, entered in rest on Thursday November 5, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.    He was born in Utica on October 2, 1943 a son of the late George and Mabel Elias Abraham and graduated from Utica Schools. He earned his BS Degree in Chemistry form the College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Gary served our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a proficient pilot, flying Fighter Jets aboard the USS Forrestal...

Mr. Paul J. DiSalvo age 72, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center of natural causes.   He was born on February 2, 1948 in Bagheria, Province of Palermo Sicily, Italy, a son of Girolama Tripoli DiSalvo and the late Giuseppe (Joseph) DiSalvo.  He immigrated to U.S. with his family as a small child.  He worked in family business at Court St. car wash/gas station, was employed as office equipment repairman, and later was a long...

Mrs. Rosemary (Romano) Abraham, age 78, of Utica, passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice Care Inc. with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on January 8, 1942 a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. Rosemary was a graduate of Beauty School and was a Beautician by trade. For many years she worked in the family business “Abraham’s Market” on South & Dudley Ave. A loving...

Mrs. Janet E. (O’Dell) Oliver, age 67, of Fulton, NY, formerly of Utica passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. with the love and support of her family. She was born in Oneonta, NY on December 28, 1952 a daughter of the late Julian and Betty J. Kelsey O’Dell and was educated in Utica Schools. Janet was employed for several years as a Nurses Aide with the Masonic Care Community, until her retirement. Surviving are her beloved son,...

Mrs. Mary C. (Marie) Stamboly Murad, age 92 of Utica passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Paterson, NJ on October 20, 1927 a daughter of the late Norman and Sadie Mardany Stamboly and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On January 30, 1952 she was married to George J. Murad in St. Basils Melkite Catholic Church, a blessed union of 52 years until his passing on February 10, 2004. Mary began her work career at the...

Mr. John A. Linder age 79, of Sauquoit, NY passed away on Sunday September 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica on October 13, 1940 a son of the late Anthony and Catherine Hart Linder. He was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.  On June 9, 1973, he was married to Isabelle A. Raya in St. Louis Gonzaga Church a loving and blessed union of 47 years. John was employed with the Niagara Mohawk...