Mr. Carmen A. Bianco, age 88, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home where he had been a resident. He was born on November 22, 1930 in Carbondale, PA a son of the late Peter and Anna Catrombome Bianco and was educated in local schools. He served our country from 1948-1952 in the US Army. Carmen was blessed to find love in his life during times of adversity. He was first married to Jeannette Cardamone for several years until her passing.  He...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter Diana on Thursday July 25, 2019. She was born in Utica on January 17, 1979 a daughter of Simona (Fonzi) and Frank Cerminaro. From birth we knew that our little angel was destined for a life of achievements, both in academics and later in her professional career. Diana attended Utica Public Schools, always receiving the highest marks and graduated TR Proctor High School at the top of her class. She went...

Mr. Robert S. Pavia age 74, of Utica, entered into rest on Monday July 15, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Utica on November 23, 1944 a son of the late Joseph and Angeline Gravinia Pavia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Bob was employed with the US Postal Service as a letter carrier for over 35 years until his retirement. Bob was a member of the U.S. Postal Carriers Assoc. He was an avid golfer and a hockey enthusiast. Most of all Bob...

Mr. Frank A. Zammiello age 95,  of Utica passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 5, 1923 in Utica, a son of the late Pasquale and Rosina Staino Zammiello and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He served our country during WW II in the US Army, as a map maker, where he had the privilege to escort General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son John, who was also a map maker for General Patton. On July...

Mr. Donald Noel Willcox, age 93, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Leicestershire, England a son of the late  Lillian and George Willcox. Deferring his higher education Don worked to help his family overcome poverty of their early lives.  Upon being drafted he served three years during World War II in Her Majesty’s Royal Army during which he drove his bridge laying tank to help ford the path for the Allied...

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth (Warner) Ricca, age 56, of Utica, lost her long and courageous battle with heart disease on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born on September 4, 1962 in Rome, NY, a daughter of the late Russell and Ann Deighton Warner. Educated locally, she was a graduate of NY Mills High School. Ann was a nurse and was employed with the Masonic Home and for several years did private duty nursing. She was a volunteer for many years throughout the city for...

Mrs. Bonita Carcone-Nagy age 64, of Utica, entered into rest on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 11, 1954 in Utica a daughter of the late Benedict and Kathleen Falatico Carcone and was a graduate of JFK High School. On September 25, 1999 she was married to James Nagy, a blessed union of 19 years. Bonita was an Independent Insurance Broker representing several insurance companies. Bonita enjoyed gardening,...

Rev. Bradley T. Lines, 95, of Utica, NY passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at his home. He was born April 2, 1924 in Jefferson, NY, the son of Alvin and Mae (Dart) Lines. Bradley graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. He attended Western Maryland College in 1943  & 1944 and attended Hartwick College Seminary. He was ordained at the Community Church of Columbus. PA  April 25, 1955. He completed his education and received his BA from the University of New Hampshire in...

Mr. Renato J. Roefaro, Sr. age 96, of Utica, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, with his family by his side. He was born in Utica on September 7, 1922 a son of the late Louis and Marie Antoinette S’Doia Roefaro and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He was very active in sports and played basketball and baseball and was known for his outstanding athletic abilities. Renato proudly served our country during WW II in the US Army from 1943-1946...

Mr. John L. “Johnel” Tracy, age 71, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at his home. He was born in Bronx, NY on September 2, 1947 a son of the late John Earl and Elsie Sadie-Bell Tracy. He graduated with a BA Degree in Fine Arts from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He was also an ordained Minister and Deacon. He was married to Mary E. Tracy in NYC until her passing on April 2, 2017. Johnel was employed with the NYC Dept. of Education as a teacher....