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,...

Mar 15, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis H. (Cipriano) Cornacchia, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born in Utica on June 27, 1927 a daughter of the late Anthony and Rachel Payne Cipriano and was educated in local schools. On May 6, 1950 she was married to Ernest Cornacchia in...

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Matilda “Tillie” (Vizzacaro) Ruben, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on May 17, 1929 in Utica, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Adeline Trasatti Vizzacaro. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate...

Feb 26, 2019

Mrs. Marie C. (Gentile) Talento, age 91 of Utica, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 26, 2019 peacefully in her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Utica on March 12, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Spatuzzi Gentile and was educated in local schools. On...

Feb 21, 2019

Mr. Louis “Junior” Romano age 84, of Florida, passed away on Thursday February 21, 2019 in Florida.

He was born in Utica, NY on February 5, 1935 a son of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the US Marines. At one time he was married...

Feb 21, 2019

Mrs. Theresa M. (Bronga) Schrader, age 60, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on March 1, 1958 a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Leaman Bronga and was educated in local schools. On November 23,...

Feb 16, 2019

Mr. Joseph N. Flihan, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on April 26, 1932 son of the late Nasser and Wadeha (Hobaica) Flihan. He attended local schools graduating from T.R. Proctor High School. On May 25,...

Feb 13, 2019

Mr. Nicholas D. LaBella, age 86, of Utica, retired UPD, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, with his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on September 6, 1932 a son of the late Daniel N. and Theresa Bonanza LaBella and was a graduate of UFA High School....

Feb 8, 2019

Fredrick J. Yozzo Jr. age 76, of Sumter SC, joined the Lord and the love of his life in heaven on Friday February 8, 2019.  He had God in his heart and his family by his side.

Fred was born on January 30, 1943 in Utica NY. He was educated in Utica schools and lived there until...