Muharem Mujcic, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica. 

Mr. Samuel J. Simon, Sr. age 90, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his beloved son Sam and family by his side.    He was born in Utica on June 5, 1933, a son of the late Abraham and Ida Joseph Simon and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School and MVCC. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean War. On February 26, 1954, he was married to Lucille Rinaldi in Mt. Carmel Church, sharing a blessed union of 67 years,...

Vincent P. Speciale, age 84 of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with the love of his family in his heart. He was born on August 30, 1939, in Utica, a son of the late Joseph and Antoinette Mercieri Speciale and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. In 1965, Vincent married Donna L. Giehl, a loving and blessed union of 55 years until her passing on June 8, 2020. Vinny was the 5th generation owner/operator of the American Fireworks Mfg. Co....

Joseph A. Nesci, Jr. age 94, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home with the love and support of his wife and children. He was born in Utica, on August 4, 1929, a son of the late Joseph and Marie Antonia Costa Nesci and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Joe furthered his education and graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University with a BS Degree in Engineering. Joe served our country during the Korean War in the US Army from...

Mrs. Audrey Ann Rich, 90, of New Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Utica, NY, on March 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Hart Zillioux. She graduated from Utica Catholic Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree in English from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY, where she later served for many years on the LeMoyne Alumni Board. Along with raising 7 children, she was a fierce and effective...

Paul David Toti, II age 63, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the support of his loving family. He was born in Utica on March 12, 1960, a son of Barbara Myers Toti and the late Paul David Toti. He was educated in local schools and graduated from TR Proctor High School. Paul honorably served our country from 1980- 1982 in the US Army. He was employed as a learning and respite caretaker at the Heritage Farms in Bouckville,...

Lucille A. DeSimone age 86, of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, after a brief illness with the love of her family in her heart. She was born in Utica on July 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Charles and Amelia DelMonte Chiarello and was educated in local schools graduating from TR Proctor High School. She was married to Anthony DeSimone in St. Anthony of Padua Church a loving and blessed union until his passing on August 1, 1981. Lucille was...

Claudia H. Livingston age 75, of Utica, passed away on August 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.  She was born on January 18, 1948, in Bad-Nauheim, Germany a daughter of the late Arno and Janina Losowski Roeseler. She came to the US in 1969, where she became a culinary Chef working for several restaurant establishments around the country, until her retirement.  Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Christina "Tina" and James "Jim" Ciancia of...

Elizabeth (“Liz”) G. Asselta, passed away unexpectedly, April 24, 2023, in Clearwater, FL. in the comfort of her home. She was born in Utica NY to the late Anthony J. and Grace E. (Lafferty) Tartaglia, Sr.  Liz attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Utica Free Academy.  She also took courses at MVCC and completed many continuing education hours in the insurance industry. Liz worked for Mohawk Airlines, Central NY Railroad, Utica Fire Insurance and...

Mr. Russell A. Lupi age 69, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 in Syracuse, NY, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Utica on June 22, 1954, the son of the late Amedeo and Marie Lupi. On October 19, 1990, he married the love of his life and best friend, Dawn Catera, in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, a blessed union of over 32 years. Russell is survived by his wife Dawn Lupi; his son Amedeo Lupi; his...