Obituaries
Dennis F. Toczala
Feb 10, 2025
Marcy-Dennis Toczala, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 9, 1945, in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Frank and Estelle (Sliwa) Toczala. Dennis attended Hutch Tech High School and would go on to graduate from the University of Buffalo. On...
Ethel Sigers
Feb 9, 2025
Ethel Sigers age 71, of the Sheehan Household of Upstate Caring Partners, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2025, at the household.
Surviving are her dear friends and staff of the Upstate Caring Partners.
Visitation will be held on Friday Feb. 14th from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at The Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122 Culver Ave. Utica, NY....
Omer Smajkan
Feb 8, 2025
Omer Smajkan, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Bosnia on November 18, 1941, and came to America in 1994.
Surviving is his wife Fatima, his son Omerico, two daughters Sajma and Elvedina, grandchildren and extended family.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 3:30 PM at the Bosnian...
Craig S. Fehlhaber
Feb 6, 2025
Craig S. Fehlhaber age 71, of Newport, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 6, 2025, at his home due to heart failure.
He was born in Bronxville, NY, son of the late William and Virginia Shaw Fehlhaber and was educated in Scarsdale, NY schools. Craig furthered his education at SUNY Oswego graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education. He was...
George R. Fanelli
Feb 6, 2025
George R. Fanelli age 91, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on October 29, 1933, son of the late Rocco and Lena Palmisano Fanelli and was a graduate of TR. Proctor High School Class of 1951. He served our country in the US...
Ryan M. Robertelli
Feb 4, 2025
Ryan M. Robertelli, age 36, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence from complications of diabetes.
He was born in Utica on August 6, 1988, a son of Ellen Tinney Robertelli and Anthony Robertelli, Jr. and was educated in Frankfort schools.
Ryan was an amazing young person who loved to smile and laugh. He was a...
Mina Bicak
Jan 20, 2025
Mina Bicak, age 67, of Utica, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Monday, January 20, 2025.
She is survived by her sister and extended family.
Graveside services will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Cosby Manor Rd. Deerfield, NY at 4 PM.
Funeral arrangements are by The Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122...
Fathia Hamza Saeed Yahya
Jan 19, 2025
Fathia Hamza Saeed Yahya, age 81, passed away in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
She was born on January 1, 1944 in Sudan.
Fathia is survived by her loving family.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 12 Noon at the Muslim Community Associate of Mohawk Valley. Graveside services will be at...
Debra A. Flihan
Jan 15, 2025
Debra A. Flihan, age 63, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, with the love and support of her sister Sheila and brother Joe, by her side.
Debbie was born in Utica, NY on April 20, 1961, daughter of the late Joseph and Judith Manion Flihan. A 1979 graduate of Notre Dame School, she went on to earn...
Caroline "Carol" Theresa (Nicotera) Bialas
Jan 12, 2025
UTICA- Caroline “Carol” Theresa (Nicotera) Bialas, age 98 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Waterville Residential Care Center with her loving daughter by her side.
She was born in Utica on March 31, 1926, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Salebra) Nicotera. Carol graduated from St. Agnes School and Utica Catholic Academy, followed by coursework overseas...
Madjor M. Madjory
Jan 8, 2025
Madjor M. Madjory, age 55, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
He was born on November 16, 1969 in Tajikistan a son of Mamanazar Madyorov and Savronbe Rahmonovna Sharipova. Madjor came to America in May of 2005 and would go on to continue his education at MVCC, graduating 2009. He was the owner/operator of MAD Express...
Tonia "Toni" Gail (Paniccia) McCully
Jan 6, 2025
Marco Island- Tonia “Toni” Gail (Paniccia) McCully, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Avow Hospice in Naples, FL.
She was born on June 6, 1947 in Utica, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Angeline “Lil” (Annese) Paniccia. Toni graduated from Proctor High School and on September 25, 1976 married...
Dominick "Doc" Massaro
Jan 6, 2025
Dominick R. “Doc” Massaro, age 97, of Utica, passed away on Monday January 6, 2025, at the Masonic Care Community, with the love of his family in his heart.
He was born in Utica on August 16, 1927, a son of the late Alessandro and Theresa Sanzo Massaro and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He also knew the...
Sada Sarvan
Dec 26, 2024
Sada Sarvan, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Grand in Utica.
She was born in Bosnia on August 10, 1955.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 3 PM at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery.
Frank Raspante
Dec 8, 2024
Mr. Frank Raspante, age 83, of Rome/Westmoreland passed away on Sunday December 8, 2024, at the Rome Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, with his beloved family by his side.
He was born in Bagheria, Sicily Italy on August 20, 1941, a son of the late Joseph and Giovanna Jennie Tantillo Raspante and was educated in Italy and Utica. Frank immigrated...
John Anthony Prumo
Dec 4, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of John A. Prumo on Wednesday, December 4th at the age of 80. John was born on August 5, 1944, in Rome, NY to the late John and Michalena (Vaccaro) Prumo. Raised and educated locally, he was a 1962 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. He furthered...
Salim Fakhlulov
Nov 30, 2024
Salim Z. Fakhlulov age 48, died unexpectedly on November 30, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica.
Surviving are his wife and children and extended family members.
Burial will be in the Islamic Cemetery of Dayton, Ohio.
Razija Tosic
Nov 21, 2024
Razija Tosic, age 87, passed away on November 21, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital.
She was born in Bosnia on November 11, 1937 and came to America in 2012.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery.
Thomas J. Norton
Nov 3, 2024
Thomas J. Norton, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Sunday November 3, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital, with the love and support of his family.
He was born in Utica on March 1, 1938, a son of the late Thomas and Leah Etsen Norton and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On December 19, 1956, he was married...
Lori Scalise
Oct 25, 2024
Lori Scalise age 87, of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Lori was born in New York City on March 26, 1937. She was educated in New York City schools and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. During her younger years, Lori visited Utica often to spend time with her beloved Uncle Mike, who...
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