Obituaries
Louis F. LaPorte
Feb 12, 2026
Louis F. LaPorte, age 59, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Thursday February 12, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Utica on January 20, 1967, a son of Orazio (Ray-Speed) LaPorte and the late Helen Eddy LaPorte and was educated in local schools having graduated from TR Proctor High School. After meeting in 2013, Louis...
Richard A. Shaffer, Ret. Sgt. UPD
Feb 9, 2026
Richard A. Shaffer, Ret. Sgt. UPD, age 57, of New Hartford, passed away on Monday February 9, 2026, at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.
He was born in Utica on February 27, 1968, a son of Annette Borgia Shaffer and the late Anthony Shaffer, and was...
Barbara A. Paciello
Feb 9, 2026
Barbara A. Paciello, age 88, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Utica on October 5, 1937, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Sayles) Paciello. Barb graduated from Frankfort- Schuyler High School and would go on to be employed with ConMed Corp for 35 years until her...
Frank A. LoGalbo
Feb 4, 2026
Frank A. LoGalbo, age 77, of Frankfort, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Born in Utica on January 26, 1949, son of the late Salvatore and Josephine (Sabino) LoGalbo, Frank was educated in Utica schools. On January 27, 1968, he married Marie Anna at St. Thomas Church in New Hartford, beginning a blessed union that...
William "Bill" Wilsey, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
William “Bill” Wilsey, Jr. age 90, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital with his beloved family by his side.
He was born in Utica on May 13, 1935, son of the late William and Irene Bower Wilsey and was educated in local schools. On October 2, 1961, he was married to Mary Ann Rich in North...
Elliot R Nefedov
Jan 28, 2026
Elliot R. Nefedov age 13, of New Hartford, NY, became an Angel of God, unexpectedly on Wednesday January 28, 2026, at her home.
She was born in New Hartford, NY on April 20, 2012, and was a student at Oneida, Herkimer- Madison BOCES Bridges Program. Elliot always looked at the positive in life and never let her Cerebral Palsy keep her...
Cynthia (Dickan) Rancier
Jan 27, 2026
Ms. Cynthia M. Rancier 70, of Oswego NY, passed away suddenly at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY, on Tuesday January 27, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Cindy was born in Utica, NY, on June 7, 1955 to the late John and Elgie (Clifton) Dickan.
Cindy retired as a direct professional for FLDDSO – assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities...
Anne (Kelly) Flynn
Jan 20, 2026
Anne (Kelly) Flynn, age 73, of New Hartford, NY, passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at the Sitrin Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, with her loving family by her side.
Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, Anne and her husband Michael moved to the area in 1976. Anne worked at Lockheed Martin, received her bachelor's degree from SUNY Poly and retired from Utica...
Jessie C. Lesser
Jan 15, 2026
Jessie C. Lesser age 101, passed away on Thursday January 15, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community where she was a resident.
She was born in Gloversville, NY on July 19, 1924, a daughter of the late Leroy and Pauline Phillips Clifford and was a graduate of Gloversville schools. She was a graduate of the Nathan Littauer Hospital School of Nursing...
Nedzib Andelija
Jan 15, 2026
Nedzib Andelija, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Bosnia on May 2, 1957 a son of the late Asim and Munira (Kruscica) Andelija. Nedzi married Zahida Mekic, a blessed union of 50 years and came to the United States in 2001.
He is survived by his loving...
Genevieve (Ferro) Gigliotti
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Genevieve (Ferro) Gigliotti, age 104, of Utica, passed away on Monday January 12, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community with the love of her family in her heart.
She was born in Utica, a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Daisy Sinisgalli Ferro. A lifelong Utica area resident, she attended local schools and graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High...
Teresa Manoiero
Jan 11, 2026
Teresa Manoiero, age 39, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Oneida Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness and will forever live on in the hearts of her family.
She was born on September 2, 1986 in New Hartford, a daughter of Salvatore and Natalie (Castronovo) Manoiero and would go on to graduate from Whitesboro Central...
Lawrence R. Tanoury
Jan 10, 2026
Utica, NY - Mr. Lawrence R. “Larry” Tanoury, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Utica on July 9, 1955, Larry was the son of the late Anthony and Betty (Blair) Tanoury. He was raised on Meeker Ave. in South Utica, attending Sunset School,...
Rosemarie (Guarnieri) DeFazio
Jan 7, 2026
UTICA-Rosemarie (Guarnieri) DeFazio, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Katherine Lutheran Home with her beloved family by her side.
She was born on September 28, 1933, to the late Vito and Lena (Dellerba) Guarnieri. Rosemarie graduated from T. R. Proctor High School and would go on to marry the love of her life, Frank “Hank”...
Anna Shiroky
Jan 6, 2026
Anna Shiroky, age 71, passed away on January 6, 2026 at the Focus Senior Living facility.
She was born on February 17, 1954 and formerly lived in Middletown, NY.
Graveside services will be on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Forest Hill Cemetery at 1 PM.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home.
Emin Begulic
Jan 4, 2026
Emin Begulic, age 60, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 2, 1965 a son of the late Ahmet and Bejza (Keranovic) Begulic.
He is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family in the United States and in Bosnia.
Ritual funeral prayers were held at the conveniance of...
Gloria A. (Critelli) Giglio
Jan 1, 2026
Gloria A. (Critelli) Giglio, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Eastern Star Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Dominick and Lena (Esposito) Critelli. Gloria graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. On July 4, 1950, Gloria married Russell T. Giglio, a blessed union...
Anna M. Trevisani
Jan 1, 2026
Mrs. Anna M. (DeBernardis) Trevisani, age 95, of Utica passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Anna was born in Utica on May 17, 1930, daughter of the late Vivien (Harper) and Anthony DeBernardis. During her childhood, Anna worked alongside her father in his store in Dodgeville. This was a time she enjoyed with her dad growing up. Anna was...
Joseph J. Palladino
Dec 28, 2025
Joseph J. Palladino age 77, of Sauquoit, NY, passed away on Sunday December 28, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born in Utica, NY on October 19, 1948, a son of the late Anthony and Sadie Gleba Palladino and was educated in local schools.
He was married to Wanda Dunn for several years until her...
Joseph F. Cacozza Jr
Dec 26, 2025
Joseph F. Cacozza, Jr. age 78, of Utica, passed away on Friday December 26, 2025, at the Oneida Hospital with the love of his family in his heart.
He was born in Utica on August 31, 1947, a son of the late Joseph and Bettina (Betty) Talerico Cacozza and was educated in local schools. On June 8, 1974, he was married...
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