Jul 25, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter Diana on Thursday July 25, 2019. She was born in Utica on January 17, 1979 a daughter of Simona (Fonzi) and Frank Cerminaro. From birth we knew that our little angel was destined for a life of achievements, both in academics...

Jul 15, 2019

Mr. Robert S. Pavia age 74, of Utica, entered into rest on Monday July 15, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Utica on November 23, 1944 a son of the late Joseph and Angeline Gravinia Pavia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Bob was employed with...

Jul 14, 2019

Mr. Frank A. Zammiello age 95,  of Utica passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side.

He was born on September 5, 1923 in Utica, a son of the late Pasquale and Rosina Staino Zammiello and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He served...

Jul 6, 2019

Mr. Donald Noel Willcox, age 93, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community.

He was born on December 25, 1925 in Leicestershire, England a son of the late  Lillian and George Willcox. Deferring his higher education Don worked to help his family overcome poverty of their early lives.  Upon being drafted he...

Jul 3, 2019

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth (Warner) Ricca, age 56, of Utica, lost her long and courageous battle with heart disease on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born on September 4, 1962 in Rome, NY, a daughter of the late Russell and Ann Deighton Warner. Educated locally, she was a graduate of NY Mills...

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Bonita Carcone-Nagy age 64, of Utica, entered into rest on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 11, 1954 in Utica a daughter of the late Benedict and Kathleen Falatico Carcone and was a graduate of JFK High School. On September 25, 1999...

Jun 10, 2019

Rev. Bradley T. Lines, 95, of Utica, NY passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 2, 1924 in Jefferson, NY, the son of Alvin and Mae (Dart) Lines. Bradley graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. He attended Western Maryland College in 1943  & 1944 and attended Hartwick College Seminary....

Jun 9, 2019

Mr. Renato J. Roefaro, Sr. age 96, of Utica, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, with his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on September 7, 1922 a son of the late Louis and Marie Antoinette S’Doia Roefaro and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He...

Jun 5, 2019

Randolf Joseph “Randy” Czerw, age 65, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Utica, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday June 5, 2019 with his family by his side in the Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Born on April 12, 1954, in Utica, a son of the late Raymond and Helen (Swienton) Czerw he was educated in local schools...

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. John L. “Johnel” Tracy, age 71, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Bronx, NY on September 2, 1947 a son of the late John Earl and Elsie Sadie-Bell Tracy. He graduated with a BA Degree in Fine Arts from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY....

May 27, 2019

Mrs. Josephine Anne “Joanne” (Arcuri) Cadieux, age 79, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born in Utica on September 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary LaPorte Arcuri and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On February 8, 1964 she...

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Angela (Talarico) DeCarolis, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Friday May 24, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on August 11, 1930 in Nicastro, Italy, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Antonia Costanzo Talarico. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1949 with her family...

May 15, 2019

Mrs. Josephine (Principe) Palazzo, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica, on June 29, 1932 a daughter of the late Peter and Louise DiMeo Principe and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On July...

May 3, 2019

Angela "Lee" LaBella, 89, longtime owner of Mademoiselle Bridal Shop in downtown Utica, passed away peacefully in North Hollywood, CA, on May 3, 2019, with her loving family at her side. Standing only 4’11” tall, her diminutive stature belied her presence as a giant on the Utica bridal scene, where she dressed thousands of Central New York’s brides for...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Mary Doris (Langlois) Light, age 95, of Utica, passed away on Friday April 19, 2019 at the Katherine Luther Health Care Center with the love and support of her family.

She was born November 7, 1923 in Jay, Vermont, of French-Canadian Heritage, a daughter of the late Rosario and Aurore Rose Martel Langlois. Mary was a...

Apr 3, 2019

UTICA: Ellie R. Wiehl, infant daughter of Adam J. and Tiffany M (Gulla) Wiehl, became one of God’s little angels on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.

She was born on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford.

Surviving are her loving parents, Adam and Tiffany; a brother,...

Apr 2, 2019

Mrs. Frances E. (Giglio) Lytle, age 76, of New Hartford passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on December 17, 1942 a daughter of the late Patrick and Helen Atwell Giglio. She attended local schools and MVCC. On November 8, 1986 she...

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. Bradford Kenneth Shargani, age 35, died unexpectedly on Saturday March 30, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, another victim of an opioid overdose.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on December 28, 1983 a son of the late Harold Kenneth Gehrig and Laura Wolkowicz Shargani, and was educated in local schools.

Brad was...

Mar 23, 2019

Mrs. Josephine N. Vomer age 93, of Marcy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 23, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She is now reunited with her beloved grandson, David J. Vomer.

She was born in Utica on August 22, 1925 a daughter of the late Dionisio and Nicolina Montana Puliti, was educated in local schools having...

Mar 21, 2019

Mr. James L. Strickler age 80, of Clark Mills, NY passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019.

He was born in De Tour Village, Michigan on August 9, 1938 as a member of the American Chippewa Tribe and son of the late Stanley and Verna Bernard Strickler. He was married to Nicoletta (Nicki) Dichiera on October 30,...