Obituaries
Anthony J. Randazzo
Apr 1, 2020
Mr. Anthony J. Randazzo, age 95, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2020 with the love and caring of his family.
He was born on May 23, 1924 in Utica, a son of the late Anthony and Theresa Trankini Randazzo. Anthony was a graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University and St. Johns...
Dominic N. Longo
Mar 24, 2020
Dominic “Ducky” Longo passed away peacefully with his loving family in his heart, entering his final rest on Tuesday March 24, 2020. He was a man who enjoyed life, always surrounded by loving family and friends. Born and raised in Utica, NY, he often liked to say, “What we once enjoyed, we can never lose… memories”.
The...
Elgie G. (Clifton) Dickan
Mar 10, 2020
Mrs. Elgie G. Dickan age 86, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family.
She was born in Turkey, N.C. a daughter of the late Harvey and Bevie Carroll Clifton. On October 26, 1952 she was married to John P. Dickan in N.C.,...
Zijad Sehic
Mar 10, 2020
Mr. Zijad Sehic age 68, of Utica, died March 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born in Bosnia on December 21, 1951 a son of the late Esref and Jazija Deomic Sehic and came to Utica in 1995. He was married to Vera Gnjatovic in Bosnia, a blessed union of many years. Zijad was employed with...
Barbara C. (Cabouch) DeTraglia
Feb 26, 2020
Mrs. Barbara (Cabouch) DeTraglia, of South Trenton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at home with the love and support of her family.
She was born in 1932, in Utica, a daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia Lombard Cabouch. Barbara was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, and Rider University in Trenton, NJ....
Bedelia "Bea" (Saba) Hobaica
Feb 25, 2020
Mrs. Bedelia “Bea” Mary Saba Hobaica, age 85, a native of Utica and more recently of Newtown, CT, passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2020, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on July 27,1934, and raised in the Capron section of Utica, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Boulos Saba. She...
Kathryn M. (Trousdale) Abdelaal
Feb 16, 2020
Kathryn was born on July 29, 1956 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and passed away on Sunday February 16, 2020, surrounded by her husband of 31 years, children, and loved ones after a courageous 30-year battle with cancer. She never let her illness define her life.
Kathryn was a loving mother and wife first and foremost. She had...
Peter J. Rocci
Feb 11, 2020
Peter James Rocci, of Utica, passed peacefully from this world to join his parents, Mary and Al and brother Jim, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Peter was born on October 26, 1942. He was a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School, class of 1960, and the State University of New York at Buffalo School...
Virginia "Gina" (Mazzoli) Barres
Feb 10, 2020
Mrs. Virginia “Gina” (Mazzolli) Barres, age 92, of Canastota, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Van Duyn Nursing Center, Syracuse. Born in Canastota, NY the daughter of Giacamo and Jenni Padwell Mazzolli, she was educated and graduated from Canastota schools. She married James J. Barres on June 18,1954 until his passing on May 25,...
Adam E Diodato
Jan 24, 2020
Mr. Adam E. Diodato age 91, passed away on Friday January 24, 2020 at the Lutheran Healthcare Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness, with the love and support of his family.
He was born in Utica on February 18, 1928, a son of the late Victor and Catherine DeBiase Diodato and was educated in local schools. He...
Johanna Ayoub
Jan 23, 2020
Mrs. Johanna Ayoub, age 68, of Ilion, NY passed away on Thursday January 23, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of her family.
She was born on November 10, 1951 in Reykjavik, Iceland a daughter of the late Gunnar Gisli Porsteinsson and Ingibjorg Jona Guolaugsdottir and was educated and grew up in Iceland....
Pasquale "Pat" Joaquin
Jan 9, 2020
Mr. Pasquale “Pat” Joaquin age 84, of NY Mills, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born in Utica on March 27, 1935, a son of the late Manuel and Marianne Favata Joaquin, having grown up in East Utica and graduated from TR Proctor...
George E. "Ike" Gray, Jr.
Jan 8, 2020
Mr. George E. “Ike” Gray, Jr. age 67, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica on September 25, 1952, a son of the late George E. Gray Sr., and Joyce Sainsbury Gray. He was a graduate of UFA High School. On...
Raymond A. Gobeille
Jan 7, 2020
Mr. Raymond A. Gobeille age 89, of Utica, was reunited with his beloved Gertrude when he passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.
He was born in Providence Rhode Island on September 26, 1930 a son of the late Raymond and Marie Blaine Gobeille,...
Lenore (Zito) Falvo
Jan 6, 2020
Mrs. Lenore (Zito) Falvo age 88, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 6, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on July 4, 1931 a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Semario Zito and graduated from TR Proctor High School. Lenore continued her education...
Sara Bravo
Dec 30, 2019
Sara Bravo age 60, of Rome, NY, passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in Rome, NY on February 11, 1959 a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Ida C. Giansanti Bravo and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy High...
Rebecca L. (Fosella) King
Dec 25, 2019
Mrs. Rebecca L. (Fosella) King, age 45, of Utica, passed away on Christmas Day December 25, 2019 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on September 19, 1974 in New Rochelle, NY the daughter of Judith Blanchard Fosella and the late Stephen Fosella. She was a graduate of TR...
Helen (Tebsherany) Jacobs
Dec 22, 2019
Mrs. Helen Jacobs, 97, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2019. The good Lord granted her most fervent wish and prayer to complete her life here on earth in her own home.
She was born in Utica on July 14, 1922, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Trad) Tebsherany....
Martin F. Roefaro
Dec 14, 2019
Mr. Martin F. Roefaro, age 66, of Utica, passed away suddenly after a two week, battle with cancer on Saturday December 14, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his beloved family by his side.
He was born in Utica on May 1, 1953 a son of the late Mario and Elvera (Chickie) Centolella Roefaro and was educated...
Angeline (DiViccaro) Damiano
Dec 13, 2019
Mrs. Angeline A. "Angie" (DiViccaro) Damiano, age 91, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Masonic Care Community.
She was born in Utica on March 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Angelo and Theresa (DiOrio) DiViccaro. She was raised and educated locally. On July 5, 1947, she was joined in marriage to Alfred...