Obituaries
Lucette Y. Hewko
Jun 13, 2025
Frankfort- Lucette Y. Hewko, age 85, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
She was born in Herck-la-ville, Belgium on June 15, 1939, a daughter of the late Louie and Nellie (Carpentier) Vandermeulen. Lucette graduated from local schools and would go on to obtain her degree in Physical Therapy. On...
Jahquin Javier Hoston
Jun 12, 2025
Jahquin Javier Hoston, of Utica, NY passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025; He was 27 years old.
He was born in Utica, NY at St. Luke's Hospital to John Paul Hoston-Watson and Donna Black on April 17th, 1998. Jahquin, also known as 'Quinny' by his close family, was a free-spirited individual who loved helping others and was always trying to...
Rand Carter
Jun 12, 2025
Rand Urban Carter age 87, retired Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Hamilton College, passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Rand Urban Carter was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on 17 September 1937, the son of Noah Dilford Carter and Lucy Violet Pennington Carter, and the youngest of five children. He was named after...
Leroy "Lee" Marsden
Jun 12, 2025
Leroy “Lee” Marsden, retired UPD, age 89, of Marcy, NY, passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome, NY after a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born in Utica on April 14, 1936, a son of the late Leroy and Hilda Kurtelawcz Marsden and was a graduate of UFA High school....
Edward "Ed" Lynde Paparella
Jun 12, 2025
Edward "Ed" Lynde Paparella, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at the Abraham House in Utica, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born in Utica, New York on July 17, 1940, to the late Anthony and Mary (Alberico) Paparella. He attended Mary Street School and T.R. Proctor High School, graduating in 1958. He then went on to...
Patricia Deep
Jun 5, 2025
Patricia Deep, age 86, passed away on Thursday June 5, 2025, in the Bridgewater Nursing Center, Binghamton, NY, where she had been a resident.
She was born in Elmira, NY on March 8, 1939, a daughter of the late William and Josephine Coletta Allen.
Patricia was married to George Deep, Sr. until his passing in 1994.
Surviving are two sons Michael Deep and...
Louis "Lou" Parrotta
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Louis F. “Lou” Parrotta, age 51, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2025, after a brief and unexpected illness, at the Wynn Hospital with his loving sister Marlo, by his side.
He was born in Utica, on May 8, 1974, a son of the late Louis J. and Rosalie Morosco Parrotta and was a graduate of Notre Dame...
Salih Pehlic
May 30, 2025
Salih Pehlic, age 54, of Utica, died unexpectedly on Friday May 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Bosnia on February 2, 1971 a son of the late Emin and Melka Basic Pehlic. He immigrated to USA and Utica several years ago.
Salih worked for the Peoples First, Municipal Housing Authority in Utica.
Surviving are his brother Samir of Chicago, cousins...
Merhunisa Pehlic
May 18, 2025
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...
Dzevad Mehurovic
May 16, 2025
Dzevad Mehurovic, age 49, of Utica, died Friday May 16, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
He was born in Bosnia a son of Hasan and Sabila Mehurovic and was married to Nahida Kovacevic Mehurovic.
Dzevad was employed as a truck driver in the wholesale food industry.
Surviving are his parents, Sabila and Hasan; his beloved wife Nahida, his two daughters...
Angela (Scalise) Stoio
May 7, 2025
Angela (Scalise) Stoio, age 97, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Utica on February 11, 1928, daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Scalise, and was a graduate of T.R.Proctor High School.
On September 19, 1959, Angela married Carl Stoio. They were a perfect couple, devoted to...
Kristin Lekki
May 2, 2025
Kristin Lekki, age 58, passed away on Friday May 2, 2025, in the comfort of her own home.
She was born on June 16, 1966, in Utica, a daughter of Roger Quackenbush and would go on to graduate from local schools.
Her greatest achievement was being a mother and raising her beloved children.
Kristin is survived by her daughters, Danielle Lekki and Paige...
Regina Mary (Gaeta) Lewis
May 2, 2025
Regina Mary (Gaeta) Lewis, age 76, of Utica, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at The Abraham House in Utica with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on December 8, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Arrigo) Gaeta. She graduated from T.R. Proctor High School and was affectionately known by...
Robert J. "Bob" Roberts, Sr.
Apr 24, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Roberts, Sr. age 93, went home to the Lord on Thursday April 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on March 21, 1932, son of the late Rosamond O’Brien Roberts, and was educated in local schools. On November 14, 1953, he married Dorothy D’Amico. They...
Clayton Thomas Baker
Apr 24, 2025
Clayton Thomas Baker, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome.
He was born in Herkimer, on August 26, 1960, a son of the late James Henry and Bessie A. (Hammond) Baker. Clayton graduated from Poland Central Schools and would go on to work for Jefferson-Smurfit until his retirement. Upon retiring, he went...
Shirley Welch
Apr 21, 2025
Shirley “Peachy” Welch, age 96, of Utica, entered into the hands of Our Lord and gained her heavenly angel wings on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving and nurturing family.
She was born in Utica on February 22, 1929, a daughter of the late Russell and Helen (Flaherty) Alger. Shirley also knew...
Maryann Dolores Gorea
Apr 15, 2025
Maryann Dolores Gorea, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025, at The Wynn Hospital with her beloved sister Michelle, by her side.
She was born in Utica on September 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Philip and Carmel Cerullo Gorea and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.
Maryann began her employment with her father in...
Frank Kelsey
Apr 15, 2025
Frank Kelsey age 91, passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025, at the Masonic Care Community where he was a resident with his wife Ethel.
He was born in Alexander, NY on August 24, 1933, a son of the late Henry and Lois Parker Kelsey. He served his country from 1951-1954 during the Korean Conflict in the US Air Force.
He was...
Robert "Bob" G. Pecoraro
Apr 15, 2025
Robert (Bob) Pecoraro, 80, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Oneida Rehab Facility after a months long hospital stay and a courageous battle with Multiple Symptom Atrophy, a rare type of Parkinsons. He was born in Utica on May 13, 1944, to George and Violet Czechowicz Pecoraro. He was a 1963 graduate of UFA. Bob...
Felix Manuel Hernandez
Apr 15, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Felix M. Hernandez, age 74.
Felix was born on May 18, 1950 in Dominican Republic. He died peacefully on April 15 2025, at Wynn Hospital with his family always by his side.
Felix was a devoted husband to his wife, Maria Magdalena Hernandez, for over 45 years. Their love was...
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