Obituaries

Paul Jeffrey Hagen

Paul Jeffrey Hagen

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Paul Jeffrey Hagen, age 72, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was born on June 23, 1948, in Baraboo, Wisconsin son of the late Donald and Betty Hagen.

He is survived by his partner and love, Kathi Murphy Dyman, his daughter, Michelle (Greg) Baum,...

John J. Piccola

John J. Piccola

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. John J. Piccola age 78, of Utica, passed away on Friday January 8, 2021 at the Lutheran Home after a courageous battle with Dementia.

He was born on February 27, 1942 in NYC, NY a son of the late Louis and Margaret Congelosi Piccola. On November 21, 1970 in Long Island City, NY, he...

Michael F. Terminio

Michael F. Terminio

Jan 3, 2021

Mr. Michael F. Terminio age 70, of Schuyler, NY passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, with his beloved wife and family by his side, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born in Utica on May 19, 1950 a son of the late Joseph and Rose Scalise Terminio...

Catherine Cay (Diodato)  Kenneally

Catherine Cay (Diodato) Kenneally

Dec 27, 2020

Mrs. Catherine “Cay” (Diodato) Kenneally age 95, of Rome, NY passed away on Sunday December 27, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center.

She was born in Utica on December 21, 1925 a daughter of the late Victor and Catherine DeBiase Diodato and was educated in local schools having graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. On November 29,...

Jonathan Ruggiero

Jonathan Ruggiero

Dec 24, 2020

Mr. Jonathan Ruggiero age 31, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 24, 2020 with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Utica on September 9, 1989 a son of Victoria DiFondi Chwazik and the late Vincent Mark Ruggiero and was educated in local schools. Jonathan worked in the food business...

Helen (Flisnik)  DiCesare

Helen (Flisnik) DiCesare

Dec 24, 2020

Mrs. Helen (Flisnik) DiCesare age 93, passed away on Thursday (Christmas Eve) December 24, 2020 at the Presbyterian Home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on July 19, 1927 a daughter of the late John and Josephine  Flisnik and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On July 12, 1952...

Theresa M. (Zizzi)  Porto

Theresa M. (Zizzi) Porto

Dec 22, 2020

Theresa M. (Zizzi) Porto, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family.

She was born on October 6, 1931, in Utica, a daughter of the late Vito Antonio and Elizabeth (Semeraro) Zizzi. Educated in Utica, she was a graduate of T.R....

Frank P. DiSpirito

Frank P. DiSpirito

Dec 15, 2020

Mr. Frank P. DiSpirito age 101, of Utica passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on September 18, 1919 a son of the late Antonio and Mary DiMeo DiSpirito and graduated form UFA. Frank continued his studies and graduated...

Redzep Sasinovic

Redzep Sasinovic

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Redzep Sasinovic age 75, of Utica, died Saturday December 12, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Surviving are his wife Fatima, son and daughter-in-law Rifet and Refka Sasinovic of Frankfort; daughters and sons-in-law Redzifa and Elmir Ruznic of Utica; Safeta and Zuhdo Dzinic and Rifka and Senad Kurtovic all of Europe; one brother Osme Sasinovic and...

Mary Grace (Cappelli)  Moschetto

Mary Grace (Cappelli) Moschetto

Dec 12, 2020

Mrs. Mary Grace (Cappelli) Moschetto, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020 at the Valley Health Services Center in Herkimer.

She was born on January 1, 1928 in Utica, a daughter of the late Pietro and Ersilia Bernardi Cappelli, and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School, Class of 1946. While in...

Richard L. Stevens

Richard L. Stevens

Dec 5, 2020

Mr. Richard L. Stevens age 44, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Saturday December 5, 2020. He was born in Utica on July 19, 1976 a son of the late Howard and Rebecca Pendolf Stevens and was educated in local schools, having graduated from TR Proctor High school. Ricky was previously employed with the...

Bennie Garnett

Bennie Garnett

Dec 5, 2020

Bennie Garnett, 88 of Utica, New York passed away peacefully on Saturday morning (December 5, 2020) at Abraham Hospice House in Rome, New York.  Bennie was born on May 17, 1932 in Statesboro, Georgia and was the son of Louis and Agnes (Thompson) Garnett.  He was the youngest of 10 children of Agnes Golden-Garnett.  He moved to Utica and...

Hon. Louis J. Gauthier

Hon. Louis J. Gauthier

Nov 16, 2020

Hon. Louis J. Gauthier age 78, of Grant, NY, co-founder of Gauthier Sheet Metal Co. and Town Justice for the Town of Russia, passed away on Monday November 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief illness, with his loving daughter by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 2, 1942 a son...

Rose Mary Sciortino

Rose Mary Sciortino

Nov 13, 2020

(AMAZING MOTHER OF THE GIRUZZI BOYS)

Our Amazing Mom, Rose Mary Sciortino 80, of Utica NY, the past seven years a resident of the Utica Rehabilitation Nursing Center, went home on Friday November 13, 2020, right where she belongs, with her Mom and Dad, Our Amazing Grandparents, Nana and Nono.  Mom’s daughter in law Kathy...

Ismet Kulalic

Ismet Kulalic

Nov 11, 2020

Ismet Kulalic passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 following his second battle with cancer. He spent the final month of his life in the comforting care of the staff at Siegenthaler Center Hospice Care, with his family and loved ones at his side. It was there that he celebrated his 72nd and final birthday last month, cherishing...

Florence A DeTraglia

Florence A DeTraglia

Nov 9, 2020

Miss Florence A. DeTraglia age 94, of Utica, peacefully entered into rest on Monday November 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Utica on April 29, 1926 a daughter of the late Pasquale and Giovanna Colacicco DeTraglia and was educated locally. Florence was employed with the Doe Skin Mfg. Co. for many years and then worked in...

Gary M. Abraham

Gary M. Abraham

Nov 5, 2020

Mr. Gary M. Abraham age 77, of Utica, entered in rest on Thursday November 5, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born in Utica on October 2, 1943 a son of the late George and Mabel Elias Abraham and graduated from Utica Schools. He earned his BS Degree in Chemistry form the College of Holy...

Paul J. DiSalvo

Paul J. DiSalvo

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Paul J. DiSalvo age 72, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center of natural causes.

He was born on February 2, 1948 in Bagheria, Province of Palermo Sicily, Italy, a son of Girolama Tripoli DiSalvo and the late Giuseppe (Joseph) DiSalvo.  He immigrated to U.S. with...

Rosemary (Romano)  Abraham

Rosemary (Romano) Abraham

Oct 4, 2020

Mrs. Rosemary (Romano) Abraham, age 78, of Utica, passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice Care Inc. with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on January 8, 1942 a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. Rosemary was...

Janet E. (O'Dell)  Oliver

Janet E. (O'Dell) Oliver

Sep 30, 2020

Mrs. Janet E. (O’Dell) Oliver, age 67, of Fulton, NY, formerly of Utica passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Oneonta, NY on December 28, 1952 a daughter of the late Julian and Betty J. Kelsey O’Dell and was...