Obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

Zejna Basic, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in the comfort of her own home.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 3 PM at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Deerfield.

Jan 21, 2024

UTICA- Louis Robert Critelli, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital with the love of his family in is heart.

He was born on May 27, 1926, in Utica, a son of the late Dominick A. and Lena L. (Esposito) Critelli. Lou was a 1944 graduate of Utica Free Academy and would go on...

Jan 20, 2024

Dr. Joseph P. Cozza, DDS., age 77, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday January 20, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with his loving family by his side.

 He was born in Utica on July 20, 1946, a son of the late Paul and Rose Rintrona Cozza and was a 1964 graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Jan 15, 2024

Theresa "Terri" Huzarewicz, age 64, of Marcy, passed away on Monday January 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness with her loving family by her side.

Surviving are two daughters Tara (Paul) McLean and Tricia Huzarewicz; 4 grandchildren, Dawson, Brooklyn, Britynn and Hunter; sister, Michelle (Scott) McGauley and one brother, Joseph Jones.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Jan 5, 2024

Shirley J. Vedder, age 78, passed away in her own home on Friday, January 5, 2024.

She was born in Utica on December 30, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry Le Roy and Irene (Jennie) Vedder.  Shirley attended local schools.

Graveside services will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 3 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.

Arrangements by...

Jan 4, 2024

Samuel M. Sardina age 82, of Utica, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 4, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on March 16, 1941, a son of the late Samuel E. and Mary DeFazio Sardina. He was a 1959 graduate of TR Proctor High School and also graduated with a BA...

Dec 31, 2023

Francine Rosalie Pinto (known as Frances or Franny) passed away in the early morning hours on December 31, 2023, with loving staff by her side. She was born on May 22, 1943, to her parents Natale and Clara (Grimaldi) Pinto, the middle child and only daughter, having an older brother Anthony and younger brother Lawrence. Frances was placed in...

Dec 30, 2023

Lisa M. (Taurisano) Perry age 56, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery, on Saturday December 30, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital.

She was born in Utica, on December 19, 1967, a daughter of the late Richard and Lucille Fimmano Taurisano. She was a graduate of JFK High School and MVCC. Lisa held a degree in...

Dec 28, 2023

Hazim Sabanagic, age 90, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica.

Graveside services will be Friday, December 29,2023 at the West Bosnian Cemetery at 3 PM.

Dec 19, 2023

Phyllis A. Hopping, age 79, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023, after a long battle with emphysema, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Utica on October 30, 1944, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen Lambert Suiter and was educated in local schools. On August 21,...

Dec 17, 2023

Boonville- Carmen C. Lindfield, Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital, with his beloved children by his side.

He was born April 27, 1950, a son of the late Earl W. and Josephine (Rosato) Lindfield and was educated locally having graduated from TR Proctor High School. On July 4,...

Dec 15, 2023

Raymond P. Casatelli, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 100 years of age.

He was born on May 14, 1923,in Utica, New York, son of the late Assunta and Raffale Casatelli. Throughout his life, he maintained a close relationship with God and his faith.  He experienced several brushes with death, including serving three years in the European Theater...

Dec 7, 2023

Ana Anusic, age 88, of Utica, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness on Thursday December 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Banja Luka, Bosnia a daughter of the late Simo and Zlata Pujic Anusic and came to the United States from Croatia several years ago as...

Dec 5, 2023

Joseph S. Tarkowski II, age 66, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

He was born on August 29, 1957, a son of the late Joseph and Mae (Pickett) Tarkowski Sr. Joe was a 1975 graduate of Notre Dame High School and went on to receive his...

Dec 3, 2023

UTICA-Mary Ann (Wolkonowski) Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Yorkville on November 15, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Jadwiga (Mironowicz) Wolkonowski. Mary Ann was employed with the New York City School District for many years, teaching both elementary...

Dec 3, 2023

Rainer Kohlbrenner, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Foltsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Herkimer, with love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Germany on January 4, 1953, a son of the late Walter and Klara (Zah) Kohlbrenner. Rainer graduated from UFA and went on to be employed...

Dec 2, 2023

Dzemila Delanovic, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Wynn Hospital.

Graveside services will be at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 3 PM.

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Byron A. “Todd” Abraham, age 83, of Utica, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on January 20, 1940, a son of the late George and Mabel Elias Abraham and was a graduate of local schools. On September...