Obituaries
William "Bill" Ronald Crossley
Mar 30, 2026
Cape Vincent/Marcy-William “Bill” Ronald Crossley, age 89, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, surrounded by his loving family at the Wynn Hospital on March 30, 2026.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122 Culver Ave. Utica. Funeral...
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,...
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...
William "Bill" Wilsey, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
William “Bill” Wilsey, Jr. age 90, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital with his beloved family by his side.
He was born in Utica on May 13, 1935, son of the late William and Irene Bower Wilsey and was educated in local schools. On October 2, 1961, he was married to Mary Ann Rich in North...
Elliot R Nefedov
Jan 28, 2026
Elliot R. Nefedov age 13, of New Hartford, NY, became an Angel of God, unexpectedly on Wednesday January 28, 2026, at her home.
She was born in New Hartford, NY on April 20, 2012, and was a student at Oneida, Herkimer- Madison BOCES Bridges Program. Elliot always looked at the positive in life and never let her Cerebral Palsy keep her...
Cynthia (Dickan) Rancier
Jan 27, 2026
Ms. Cynthia M. Rancier 70, of Oswego NY, passed away suddenly at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY, on Tuesday January 27, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Cindy was born in Utica, NY, on June 7, 1955 to the late John and Elgie (Clifton) Dickan.
Cindy retired as a direct professional for FLDDSO – assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities...
Anne (Kelly) Flynn
Jan 20, 2026
Anne (Kelly) Flynn, age 73, of New Hartford, NY, passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at the Sitrin Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, with her loving family by her side.
Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, Anne and her husband Michael moved to the area in 1976. Anne worked at Lockheed Martin, received her bachelor's degree from SUNY Poly and retired from Utica...
Jessie C. Lesser
Jan 15, 2026
Jessie C. Lesser age 101, passed away on Thursday January 15, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community where she was a resident.
She was born in Gloversville, NY on July 19, 1924, a daughter of the late Leroy and Pauline Phillips Clifford and was a graduate of Gloversville schools. She was a graduate of the Nathan Littauer Hospital School of Nursing...
Nedzib Andelija
Jan 15, 2026
Nedzib Andelija, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Bosnia on May 2, 1957 a son of the late Asim and Munira (Kruscica) Andelija. Nedzi married Zahida Mekic, a blessed union of 50 years and came to the United States in 2001.
He is survived by his loving...
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