Obituaries

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. Robert P. Siriano, Sr. age 83 passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020 at the Abraham House in Rome, NY, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on November 9, 1936, a son of the late Harold and Adeline Bish Siriano and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. ...

Jul 15, 2020

Thomas A. Mariani, Sr., age 90, of Frankfort, NY, on Wednesday July 15, 2020, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord.

He was born on December 1, 1929 in Utica, NY, a son of the late Gennaro and Margaret Spiridigliozzi Mariani. He attended Brandegee School and graduated from TR Proctor High School in 1948. Tom proudly served...

Jul 14, 2020

Mr. Anthony F. Grieco age 78, of Whitesboro, passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his beloved wife by his side.

He was born in Rome, NY on January 30, 1942 a son of the late Frank and Marie Louise Graziano Grieco and was a graduate of RFA. Anthony also was a...

Jul 8, 2020

Mrs. Mary J. (Altieri) Dobrzenki age 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Mohawk Valley Grand Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Utica on September 10, 1937, Mary was the daughter of James and Fanesia Altieri, and was raised and educated locally, having graduated from Utica Free Academy. On January 28, 1956 she married Theodore Dobrzenski...

Jun 28, 2020

Mrs. Jean M. (Flera) Borasky, age 77, formerly of Syracuse, NY passed away on Sunday June 28, 2020 at the Oneida Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Syracuse, NY on March 5, 1943 a daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Poplawski Flera and was a graduate of Syracuse...

Jun 14, 2020

Mrs. Jennie (née Vincenza Fricano) Morosco, went home to her Lord on Sunday June 14, 2020, at the age of 98. Jennie was a resident of the Presbyterian Home of CNY for the last three years and was most recently in the Covid-19 Unit. She formerly resided in Yorkville, NY.

Jennie was born in Buffalo, NY, on...

Jun 8, 2020

Mr. Enrique Eve, age 96, of Utica passed away on Monday June 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital

He was born on July 5, 1923 in the Dominican Republic a son to the late Henry and Angela Mercedes Eve.  He came to the Unites States over 50 years ago and was a US Citizen. He was an...

Jun 7, 2020

Mrs. Eva M. ( Dacquino) Mancuso, age 89, of Utica passed away peacefully on Sunday June 7, 2020 at the Presbyterian Nursing Center.

She was born in Utica on November 6, 1930 a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Sardina Dacquino and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On October 18, 1952 she was...

Jun 4, 2020

Mr. Cy (Kozhaya) Karrat, 89, of New Hartford passed away peacefully on Thursday June 4, 2020 at the Sitrin Health Care Center. Cy was born in Sarine, Lebanon on June 6, 1930. His passing marks the end of an era for the Karrat family, who immigrated from Lebanon. The youngest child of George Karrat and Adele Seif, he was...

Jun 1, 2020

Mrs. Maria A. (Arcuri) Chiricosta, age 102, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday June 1, 2020 at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born on May 2, 1918, in Calabria, Italy, a daughter of the late Domenico and Giutta Morabito Arcuri. In 1938, she was married to John F. Chiricosta in Italy. The couple...

May 13, 2020

William S. Manca, MD age 66, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on November 21, 1953 a son of the late Lawrence and Mary Boncimino Manca, and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He...

May 10, 2020

Mrs. Madlyn M. (Galime) Guidotte, age 95, passed away on Sunday May 10, 2020 at the Brookdale Independent Living Center in Clinton.

She was born on September 10, 1924 in Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Coloprisco Galime and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On April 26, 1947 she was joined...

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Eleanora L. (Borgia) McClusky, age 83, of Utica, entered into rest on Thursday May 7, 2020 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center.

She was born in Utica on March 16, 1937 a daughter of the late Peter and Philomena “Fanny” Ciancia Borgia and was educated in local schools, having graduated from Oneonta College. On December 26, 1961...

Apr 25, 2020

Dr. Miyoshi Umeki Collins was born on June 4, 1958 in Utica, NY to the late Roosevelt and Joan Collins. She was called home to rest April 25, 2020.

After the untimely passing of her mother, Miyoshi, her two sisters, and brother relocated to Utica, NY to live with their grandparents: The late Bertha and John Collins....

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Rosalie A. (Morosco) Parrotta, age 78, of Utica, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving children by her side.

She was born in Utica on April 15, 1942 a daughter of the late Bernard and Angela Giovinazzo Morosco and was educated in local schools. On April 26, 1969 she...

Apr 19, 2020

Mr. Bernard T. McKenney, age 77, of Utica, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 at the Presbyterian Nursing Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on May 24, 1942 a son of the late Bernard and Helen Carlson McKenney and graduated from St. Francis deSales High School. On May 4,...

Apr 16, 2020

Myra Hurlbut Schimmelbusch Ortiz Miller left the loving arms of her family for Paradise on Thursday April 16, 2020.

Myra was born on Apr 29, 1933 during the era of the Great Depression in Rome, New York, youngest of six children born to the union of John and Luella Hurlbut.  Myra was the bright and...

Apr 14, 2020

Mr. Charles A. Lewis, of Westmoreland, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 14, 2020 with his loving wife Agnes by his side.

He was born October 4, 1930, in Utica, NY to parents Charles & Anna (Ameen) Lewis. Charles was educated in Utica Schools, continuing to NYS Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, graduating from...

Apr 13, 2020

Mr. Robert Powell Tremlin, age 89, died Monday April 13, 2020 at the Westbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Westlake, Ohio.

He was born in Lakewood, Ohio on October 3, 1930 the cherished son of the late Harry George and Mary Agnes (Neidermeyer) Tremlin.

He was the beloved husband of Deanna (Monaco) Tremlin for 32...

Apr 12, 2020

Mrs. Martha (Joaquin) Becraft, age 71, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 at the Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Utica on April 30, 1948 a daughter of the late Manuel and Marianne Favata Joaquin and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On July 27, 1990 she...