Miss Ann Marie Poccia, age 79, of MA. formerly of Utica passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2022, at the Linda Manor Residence in Leeds, MA. She was born in Utica on February 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Louis and Frances (Surace) Poccia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Ann Marie was a kind and generous person who overcame many handicaps with perseverance and a sense of humor. She was the most knowledgeable historian of her family tree and had a fantastic memory. She was...

Sandra Lettiere age 65, of Utica and Watertown, NY died Wednesday November 16, 2022 at the Oneida Center in Utica, NY. She was born in Watertown , NY on December 13, 1956 a daughter of the late James V. and Grace Mary Tesoriero Lettiere.  Sandra was a NYS Licensed Hairdresser having owned and operated her own Beauty Salon until her retirement. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law James and Jeanette Lettiere of Clayton, NY nieces and nephews.  Her funeral services...

John Henry Porter, age 60, of Utica died November 15, 2022, at Upstate Medical Center. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery on 11/23/22 at 1:00 pm. in Utica.

Mr. Raymond J. Durso, Sr., age 94, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022, at the St. Luke’s Home with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Utica, on January 2, 1928, a son of the late Salvatore and Cecelia Corelli Durso and was educated in local schools. He graduated from MVCC with a degree in Business Administration. Ray served our country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army from 1946-1948. On October 10, 1953, he was married to Grace M. Tripolone in St....

Mr. Carmen A. Durante age 89, of Utica, went to be with our Lord, on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at the Albany Medical Center with his loving family at his side. He was born in Utica, on July 15, 1933, a son of the late Anthony and Raffaella Centolella Durante and was educated in local schools. Raffaella passed away shortly after Carmen’s birth. Anthony then remarried Rose Durante who showered Carmen with a lifetime of motherly love. Carmen served our country during the Korean War...

Mrs. Augustina “Gussie” A. (Gatto) Brindisi, age 100, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family. She was born on August 13, 1922, in Albany, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lanasa Gatto, and was educated in local schools. On October 4, 1948, she was united in marriage to Angelo Brindisi in Mt. Carmel Church, a blessed union of 31 years, until his passing in 1979. Family was everything to...

Judi Lynn Boris, 60, of Utica, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, after a brief illness on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. She was born on September 25, 1962, the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Kostyn) Derdzinski. On October 1, 1983, Judi married Anthony R. Boris in Holy Trinity Church, a blessed union of 39 years. Judi was a caregiver for Upstate Cerebral Palsy. She was a loving wife, mother and an amazing “Granny” to her six...

    Mrs. Lena (Calabro) D’Ambro, age 87, of New Hartford passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of her family.     She was born in Utica on July 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina Mondello Calabro and was educated in local schools. She was married to Michael J. Graziano in 1954, a union of 8 years, until his untimely death in 1962. Lena was blessed to find love again...

Mrs. Gloria (Belmont) Klein, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family.    She was born in Utica on December 17, 1930, a daughter of the late Leo and Lena Mattia Belmont and was educated in local schools. On May 19, 1952, she was married to Lester J. Klein in St. Agnes Church, a blessed union of 52 years until his passing on January 6, 2005. Gloria and Lester were a loving couple who enjoyed...

   Mr. Joseph D. Sarcone age 91, of Yorkvile, NY passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side.    He was born in Utica, NY on March 28, 1931, a son of the late Joseph and Jennie Piluso Sarcone and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On September 24, 1955 he was married to Delores Dichiera in Mt. Carmel Church a blessed union of 67 years.    Joe was in the Trucking Industry his, entire...