Obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

Mr. Bennie J. Rappa, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in VA with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on July 4, 1929, a son of the late Tito and Maria Peperati Rappa and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the US Navy from...

Apr 1, 2022

UTICA- Suzanne (Susie) M. Firlit, 75, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Abraham House in Rome surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Sue was born in Utica on September 17, 1946 to the late John and Jane (Hartnett) Lasher. She graduated from UFA and went on to Utica School of Beauty...

Mar 30, 2022

Mrs. Barbara (Schuff) Homer, age 83, passed away on Wednesday March 30, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica, NY on September 17, 1938, a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Duvelow Schuff and was educated in local schools. She was married to Frank...

Mar 25, 2022

Mr. John C. Rozyla, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at MVHS, St. Luke’s Campus, with the love and support of his family.

A lifelong resident of Utica, John was born on July 29, 1928, to the late John and Agnes (Zaga) Rozyla and attended local schools. He proudly served in the...

Mar 24, 2022

Mrs. Manuele M. (Scarano) Trevisani, age 96, of Utica, entered into rest on Thursday March 24, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her devoted son Gene by her side, and with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on May 21, 1925, a daughter of the late Donato and Madeline Garramone...

Mar 16, 2022

Mrs. Jenny A. (Anelli) Casatelli, age 99, of Whitesboro, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in the comfort of her home, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Villa Stefano, Italy.  Daughter of the late Guido and Helen Rusenko Anelli, she came to the United States as a small...

Mar 13, 2022

Mrs. Giuseppina “Josephine-Pina” Tagliarini Mauro, age 81, of Whitesboro, N.Y., passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022, in Pompano Beach, FL. as the result of a motor vehicle accident.  She was born in Acquaviva Platani, Province di Caltanisetta (Sicily) Italy on July 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Gaetano and Filomena Tagliarini and immigrated to the US in...

Mar 2, 2022

Darlene Maikranz age 64, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica, on November 3, 1957, a daughter of the late Donald and June Woolheater Maikranz and was a 1975 graduate of UFA High School.

Darlene’s main...

Feb 27, 2022

UTICA- Patrick “Pat” Thomas Tedesco, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Pat was born in Utica, on April 3, 1985, to Fredrick “Fred” and Sandra “Sandi” (Cain) Tedesco. He was a 2003 graduate of Proctor High School and went on to gain a certificate in HVAC for heating and air conditioning.

Pat...

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Judith R. (Cardone) McGauley, age 72, of NY Mills, passed away on Monday February 14, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born in Utica on January 25, 1950, a daughter of the late Vito and Katheryn Paye Cardone and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On September...

Feb 12, 2022

Richard Joseph Tofani, Sr, age 93, a proud WWII Veteran, one of the remaining “Greatest Generation”, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Kennesaw, Ga.

He was born in Utica NY, one of 16 children, attended local schools, and then married Edith Galime, a union of 71 years, lasting until her passing on December 8, 2021....

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Joseph Durse age 73, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 6, 2022.

He was born in Utica on October 16, 1948, a son of the late Carmello “Kelly” and Petrina DeFazio Durse and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.

Joe was employed for several years with Spano’s Bakery Co. and...

Jan 20, 2022

Anna M. Alesandro, age 55, of Utica, passed away on Thursday January 20, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on December 20, 1966, a daughter of Barbara (Stevens) Alesandro and the late Frank Alesandro. She was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.

Anna...

Jan 9, 2022

Mrs. Helen C. (Gorea) Cardarelli, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022 at the Masonic Care Community with the support of her beloved family.

She was born in Utica, on June 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Martell Gorea and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On...

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. Salvatore Alberico, Jr., age 65, of Utica went home to be with his son Salvatore “Sal” on Thursday January 6, 2022.

He was born in Utica on March 8, 1956, a son of the late Salvatore Sr. and Marie Desimone Alberico and was educated in local schools. Sal was a painter by trade and was employed...

Jan 4, 2022

Mark Edward Lynch, age 50, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 4, 2022 after being stricken at his home.

He was born in Utica on February 3, 1971, a son of the late Edward and Philomena Caputo Lynch and was educated in local schools. On October 20, 2007 he was married to Kimberly Ann Montrose...

Dec 27, 2021

Lucretia Cora Thomas, age 89, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday December 27, 2021, at the Masonic Care Community after a long illness, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on September 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Yacono Thomas and was a graduate of TR...

Dec 8, 2021

Mrs. Edith (Galime) Tofani , age 91, formerly of Utica, passed away on Wednesday December 8, 2021 in Kennesaw, GA.

She was born in St. Procopio, Italy on June 30, 1930. On July 1, 1950, she was married to Richard Tofani and they enjoyed 71 loving years together. Edie wore many hats throughout her life as wife,...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Beverly A. (Stucky) Joseph, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday November 30, 2021, at the Abraham House in Rome, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on September 28, 1931, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anne Lewis Stucky and was educated in local schools. In 1952...

Nov 24, 2021

Nazih (Nick) Karrat, age 80, of Whitesboro, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Hackensack Meridian Hospital, Hackensack, NJ with his loving family by his side.

Nazih, son of the late Fouzy and Anna Karrat, was born on February 28, 1941 in Sarhine, Lebanon and came to the United States in 1962, settling in Utica,...