Obituaries
Robert L. McCann Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
Robert McCann Jr. , age 60, of Utica, NY, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on December 3, 2025.
Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, was born in Albany, New York, February 7, 1965. He graduated from Linton High School in 1983. As a child he excelled playing Little League Baseball, and Pop Warner football, with his...
Joseph D. Lints, III
Nov 29, 2025
Joseph D. Lints, III, age 62, of Utica, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on November 4, 1963, the son of Mildred Beasock Lints and the late Joseph D. Lints, Jr. and was educated in local schools.
Joe was employed with the New Hartford Window...
Michele A. Giruzzi
Nov 27, 2025
Utica- Michele A. Giruzzi, age 69, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 7, 1956, a daughter of the late, James J. and Dolores (Centolella) Miller. Michele graduated from T. R. Proctor High School and would go on to be employed...
Carl R. Sinisgalli
Nov 25, 2025
Carl R. Sinisgalli, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 13, 1935, a son of the late Rocco and Elizabeth (Mangano) Sinisgalli. Carl graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. He was employed with the Department of Motor Vehicles for 30 years and would go on...
Husein Agic
Nov 24, 2025
Husein Agic, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born on August 27, 1958, in Bosnia, a son of the late Sulejman Agic and Hasiba Mahmutovic. Husein was married to Faketa Alic and came to America in 1995. He was a self-employed contractor by trade.
He is survived by his loving wife, Faketa; his...
Akhter Shama
Nov 17, 2025
Akhter Shama, age 70, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
She was born in Pakistan on June 2, 1955, a daughter of the late Abdul and Iqbal Aziz. Akhter was married to Chaudhary M. Ahmed.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chaudhary; her son Dr. Affaf (Alina) Munir and her loving grandson.
Graveside services will be on...
Peter Joseph Fusco
Nov 11, 2025
Peter Joseph Fusco, 76, of Albany, NY, passed away surrounded by his children on November 11, 2025, in the MUSC Hospital in Charleston SC.
Born in Utica on March 20, 1949, to Michael and Ellen (Flemma) Fusco, Peter graduated from Notre Dame High School, in Utica and then earned his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY College - Potsdam. He went...
Frank J. Maurizio, Sr.
Nov 11, 2025
Frank J. Maurizio Sr. died on Nov. 11, 2025 -- appropriately, Veterans Day -- after 93 years of a life filled with family, service and community.
Born in his beloved Utica (he never wanted to be anywhere else) on April 30, 1932, Frank was a fixture in downtown Utica, having owned and operated King's Body Works and Auto Sales, mostly on...
Meho Korman
Nov 10, 2025
Meho Korman, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Bosnia on September 29, 1941 a son of the late Dervis and Ifeta Korman.
He is survived by his loving family here in the United States and back in Bosnia.
Graveside services will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery...
Julia "Judy" Pelle
Nov 9, 2025
Julia “Judy” (Greco) Pelle, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 9, 2025, in Sterling, VA. after celebrating her 105th birthday on Nov. 7th.
She was born in Utica, NY, on November 7, 1920, of Italian immigrants Cosmo and Julia Palmisano Greco. She graduated from TR Proctor High School in 1940 and married Anthony Pelle on June 26, 1946. Tony passed away...
Samuel A. Rotundo
Oct 28, 2025
Samuel A. Rotundo, age 79, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital with his beloved family by his side.
He was born in Utica, on February 1, 1946, the son of the late Anthony and Petronella Falvo Rotundo and was educated in local schools. On February 4, 1972, he married Joyce “Joy” Howard at St....
Fikret Gracanin
Oct 26, 2025
Fikret Gracanin, age 63, passed away at the Wynn Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
He was born in Bosnia on September 1, 1962 a son of the late Husein and Serife (Omercevic) Gracanin. Fikret was a roofer for Padula Roofing until his retirement.
He is survived by his loving wife, Izeta, his children and extended family in Bosnia and the United...
Alexis Albino-Gonzalez
Oct 25, 2025
Alexis Albino-Gonzalez, age 49, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born on September 20, 1976, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Aladino Albino Ruiz and Luz Amilda Gonzalez.
Alexis is survived by his loving siblings and extended family.
In keeping with Alexis' wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
Arrangements are under...
Rosemary Squillace
Oct 21, 2025
Rosemary Squillace, age 95, of Utica, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Utica on February 16, 1930, Rosemary was the daughter of the late Frank Coronato and Rachel Principe. She attended local schools and married the love of her life, Guy Squillace, on November 8, 1947, in...
Donald N. Bogart
Oct 19, 2025
Donald N. Bogart, age 84, of Schuyler, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 19, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Norwich, NY on May 5, 1941, a son of the late Roger and Celia (Evelyn) Simpson Bogart and attended Utica schools graduating from UFA.
Don was married to Caroline Bentler on October 31, 1959, a blessed union of...
Bania J. "Bonnie" DeGeorge
Oct 14, 2025
Bania J. “Bonnie” DeGeorge age 71, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at her home
She was born in Utica on February 15, 1954, a daughter, of the late Benjamin and Patricia Demme DeGeorge and was a graduate of Utica Schools.
Bonnie was employed as a waitress in many area restaurants throughout the years. In her later years...
Mariam Hashim Salich Abutantour
Oct 14, 2025
Mariam Hashim Salih Abutantour, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
Graveside services will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery at 4 PM.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122 Culver Ave.
Charles "Chuck" E. Sands
Oct 12, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. Sands, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born on May 18, 1939, in Scottsbluff, NE, a son of the late Gordon and Phebe (Sheik) Sands. Chuck graduated from local schools and on February 26, 1966, married the love of his life, Charlotte Lay in Casper...
Arnold Kostic
Oct 6, 2025
Arnold Kostic age 47, of New Hartford, died suddenly on Monday October 6, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Bosnia and came to the US several years ago. Arnold was a self-employed Truck Driver.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Azra; his two adored daughters Mathea and Andrea; his beloved mother Zilka; two sisters and his brother-in-law Arnela and Dean...
Catherine "Kay" McDonald
Oct 5, 2025
Catherine (Kay) R. McDonald March 23, 1935-October 5, 2025
Catherine McDonald, 90, of Clay, NY, passed away at home in Utica on October 5th, 2025. Her daughter Jennifer was by her side.
Kay was born March 23, 1935, in Albany, NY to Leo J. Ryan and Marian Penrose Ryan. She graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1953 and received a B.A. from...
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