Obituaries
Constance "Connie" Grimaldi
Apr 23, 2026
Constance “Connie” (Rehder) Grimaldi went to heaven on Thursday April 23, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. She married the love of her life Constantino (Stan) Grimaldi on July 27, 1956, a loving and blessed union of 68 years, until his passing on October 23, 2024. They were blessed with seven children and thirteen...
Erik W. Hyde
Apr 15, 2026
Erik W. Hyde, age 51, of Westmoreland, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the comfort of his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and his devoted dog, as he lovingly called Cooper-Do.
He was born in Colorado Springs, CO on August 24, 1974, a son of Walter and Susan Kogut Hyde. The...
Ye Kyaw Naing
Apr 13, 2026
Ye Kyaw Naing, age 54, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Burma on December 24, 1971, a son of Phoe Thar Oo and Kyi Kyi Sein. Ye was employed with Indium Corporation. He was married to Myint Myint Kyu.
He is survived by his loving wife, his extended family here in the United...
Richard F. Grande, Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
Richard F. Grande Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with his beloved children by his side, after a long illness.
Born on March 27, 1943, Rich was surrounded in his final moments by his daughter Joann and her husband Lyle Shorey, his son Richard Grande Jr. and his fiancé' Debra Harris, and his son Dominick and his...
William "Bill" Ronald Crossley
Mar 30, 2026
Marcy/Cape Vincent, NY- William “Bill” Crossley, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, surrounded by his beloved family on March 30, 2026, two days short of his 90th birthday which fell on April 1st.
Born in Utica, NY, Bill was the son of the late William and Irene (Mullen) Crossley. He attended Sacred Heart, Whitesboro, and MVCC Schools. On...
David P. Watson
Mar 26, 2026
David P. Watson, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Masonic Care Community.
Funeral services will be at a time and date to be announced.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122 Culver Ave. Utica, NY.
Theresa DiAndrea
Mar 24, 2026
Theresa DiAndrea, age 64 passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on June 27, 1961, a daughter of the late Louis A. and Margaret DiAndrea. Theresa graduated from local schools and would hold various positions throughout her career.
She is survived by her loving and extended family.
Graveside services will be Wednesday,...
Joseph J. "Jimmy" Gigliotti Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
In loving memory of Joseph J. (Jimmy) Gigliotti Jr., who passed away on March 23, 2026, in Clermont, Florida, where he resided for many years.
He was born on July 27, 1943, in Utica, NY, son of the late Mary (Sebregandio) and Joseph J. Gigliotti Sr. He was educated in local schools. On August 13, 1966, he was joined in marriage...
Farid Selmi
Mar 21, 2026
Farid Selmi, age 53, of Sauquoit, NY, passed away suddenly while traveling abroad on Saturday March 21, 2026.
He was born December 5, 1972, to Mahfoudh and Messaouda Selmi in Kairouan, Tunisia. Farid was a much loved member of the medical community where he cherished his work as a Respiratory Therapist at many hospitals around NY State.
Farid is survived by his...
Talitha J. Ridley-Gorea
Mar 19, 2026
Talitha Ridley-Gorea, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 19, 2026, at home, with the love of her family in her heart. Talitha was battling severe kidney failure the past year.
She was born in Utica, on March 14, 1976, a daughter of Cheryl Filiere Ridley and the late Paul Ridley. She was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and...
Angela (Alberico) Violante
Mar 14, 2026
Angela (Alberico) Violante, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 14, 2026, in Longwood, Florida.
Angela was born on June 10, 1949, in Utica, New York, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Marie DeSimone Alberico. She was raised with a strong sense of family togetherness and deep faith. She was married to Anthony Violante III, in 1970 in Utica. Together,...
Tricia A. Waszkiewicz
Mar 11, 2026
Tricia Waszkiewicz, age 56,passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday March 11, 2026, after a long and courageous battle in the Wynn Hospital. Though she was gone far too soon, she is now finally at peace.
Tricia was a devoted wife to her husband, Sean, and a proud and loving mother to three children: Nicholas Blando, Joel Blando, and...
Nasir Ahmad Ahmadi
Mar 10, 2026
Nasir Ahmad Ahmadi, age 55, of Utica, died March 10, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital
Survived by his sons, Shakib, Ajmal, Aemal, Shoaib, Shabir and Hassib; siblings and extended family.
Burial in Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Deerfield, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by The Scala, Roefaro & karboski Funeral Home of Utica.
Ralph J. Migliaccio
Mar 7, 2026
Ralph J. Migliaccio, age 79, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Utica on August 27, 1946, Ralph was the son of the late Anthony and Clara Colaiccio Migliaccio. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from UFA.
When Ralph was just 12 years...
Cynthia Marie Stone
Feb 22, 2026
Cynthia Marie Stone, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in the peace and quiet of her own home.
She was born on July 3, 1960, a daughter of the late Manard and Beverly (Jacobs) West in Lowville. Cynthia would go on to graduate from VVS High School and attend MVCC. She was married to Elias R. "Hajie"...
Hector F. Morales
Feb 21, 2026
Hector F. Morales, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Lima, Peru on January 24, 1937 a son of the late Reynaldo and Matilde (Gonzalez) Morales. Hector was a Lawyer for various firms in Peru. On October 5, 1968 he married Wilma Granthon, a blessed union...
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...
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