Obituaries

Nov 28, 2023

Marie Agnes (Reilly) Lloyd, age 88, passed on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 with her family by her side and went to Heaven to be with her husband.

She was born on September 24, 1935 in Utica, a daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Lamphear) Reilly. Marie graduated from UCA and went on to be employed with...

Nov 24, 2023

Ronald F. Cardillo age 80, of Utica, passed away on Friday November 24, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on January 4, 1943, a son of the late Raymond and Mary Mancuso Cardillo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Ron also attended...

Nov 22, 2023

Ruth Ella (Sharon) Hazzard, age 81, passed away on Wednesday November 22, 2023, in the Wynn Hospital Utica.

She was born in Utica NY, on March 27, 1942, and was the daughter of Ella Mae Brockert and stepdaughter of Morris Stevens.  Ruth was raised on the Hurricane Road in Cold Brook where she attended school in Poland,...

Nov 18, 2023

Hamida Zejnic, age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the Grand Rehabilitation in Ilion.

She is survived by her two daughters Senada Hisenaj and Mirsada Dosic and an extended loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Bosnian...

Nov 17, 2023

Joyce M. (Wakeel) Zammiello, age 82, of Utica passed away on Friday November 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on August 1, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Anna Jweid Wakeel and was a graduate of UFA and attended the Utica...

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Frank “Big Cheech” Faccioli, age 83, of Utica and Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family on Wednesday November 1, 2023, after a short illness.

Frank was born in Utica, New York on July 6, 1940, to Anthony and Rose (Giglio) Faccioli and attended Thomas R. Proctor High School. On...

Oct 30, 2023

Fannie M. Parrotta, age 94, passed away on Monday October 30, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on January 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Esposito Parrotta, and was a 1946 graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Oct 30, 2023

Louise (Cecilia) Borruso age 92, of Yorkville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her home with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica, May 3, 1931, a daughter of the late Neno and Mary (Presite) Cecilia. Louise was a 1949 graduate of UFA High School. On July 25, 1953, she married...

Oct 26, 2023

Central Square- Nicholas “Nick” Losito, age 67, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications on October 26, 2023 at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Syracuse on April 30, 1956, a son of the late Vito and Shirley (LaBeef) Losito. Nick graduated from APW and went on to be a heavy equipment...

Oct 24, 2023

Stanley R. Boris, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 24, 1936 in Utica, a son of the late Stanley R. and Evelyn (Dukette) Boris. Stanley graduated from Proctor. He bravely served his country with the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict...

Oct 14, 2023

Dorothy Jackson Tallini, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1934 in Ilion a daughter of the late LaVerne Rowland Jackson and Edna Mae Belle Brown. Dorothy had a lifelong thirst for learning and received her associate degree from Utica College. After completing nursing school, she went on...

Oct 11, 2023

Kyler J. Yozzo age 17, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 11, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare

He was born in New Hartford, NY on November 14, 2005, a son of Joshua Yozzo and Erica Murray and was educated in local schools. Kyler was employed at Rocky’s on the Lake Restaurant at Hinckley Lake.

Oct 9, 2023

Whitesboro-Gail Morton Heitz, age 84, joined her beloved husband Leslie on Monday, October 9, 2023 in the comfort and dignity of her own home.

She was born on January 12, 1939 a daughter of the late Irving G. and Ruth (Baker) Morton. Gail was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On May 5, 1959 she married the...

Oct 5, 2023

Sefika Mukic, age 77, of Frankfort passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Sabahudin "Budo" and Lily Mukic; two grandsons, Alan (Adella) Mukic and Dennis (Indera) Mukic and her great-grandchildren and her daughter in Bosnia.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 12 Noon...

Oct 4, 2023

Wilson Baptiste, age 40, formerly of Nyack, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Sep 26, 2023

Paulo Edi,  born on01/01/1985 in Bor South Sudan, to Al daw Widalaa and Rasheel Anyieth Akuei Kur. Following intensified violence in South Sudan, his family moved to Khartoum for safety. There, he attended nursery and basic education at Anglican Church. Paulo moved to Comboni College for secondary education. He was thereafter displaced to Egypt like most compatriots. Family background:...

Sep 25, 2023

Gelardo E. “Jerry” Zenzillo, Jr., age 34, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital Center, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on November 29, 1988, a son of Gelardo C. “Jerry” and Janine Glatt Zenzillo and was a graduate of New Hartford...

Sep 22, 2023

Fikreta Ceranic, age 57, of Utica died Friday September 22, 2023 at the Pines Rehabilitation Center, Utica.

Survived by her daughter, Amela Lugonic; two sons Suljo and Nuredin Kozenjic and extended family members.

Services will be Sunday Sept. 24th at 3:00 pm at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Cosby Manor Rd. Deerfield.

Sep 21, 2023

Muharem Mujcic, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Samuel J. Simon, Sr. age 90, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his beloved son Sam and family by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 5, 1933, a son of the late Abraham and Ida Joseph Simon and was a graduate of TR Proctor...