Merhunisa Pehlic

Merhunisa Pehlic, age 65, of Utica, died suddenly on Sunday May 18, 2025, while traveling in NYC.

She was born in Bosnia a daughter of Hasib and Emina Toromanovic. She was married to Saban Pehlic.

Surviving are her beloved husband Saban; her children Larisa Pehlic, Semsudin and wife Sabrina Pehlic, Sabahudin Pehlic and Arifa Velletto and husband John Velletto Jr.; her grandchildren Edin, Marsela, Edina, Emsel, Vanessa, Amaila, Sofia, Jessica, John, Ariana and Ailana; one great granddaughter Emma and several extended family members here and abroad. 

Funeral services were held at The Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122 Culver Ave. with burial in the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Deerfield.