Obituaries

Oct 11, 2013

Mr. Thomas A. Mariano Jr., age 82, of Utica, passed away on Friday October 11, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1930, in Utica, a son of the late Thomas and Catherine Pendolf Mariano, and was educated in local schools. At one time he was...

Oct 5, 2013

Mr. Michael F. Fanelli, age 79, of Utica, passed away on Saturday October 5, 2013 at the SiegenthalerCenter, with his beloved family by his side. .

He was born to George M. and Margaret Whalen Fanelli Convertino November 6, 1933.

Mike attended Utica schools graduating from T.R.ProctorHigh School as president of his senior...

Oct 4, 2013

Mr. James V. Ray, age 94, of Rome, NY, passed away on Friday October 4, 2013 at RomeMemorialHospital, Residential Health Care Facility.

He was born on May 10, 1919 in Rome, NY, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian Camparetta Ray and was educated in Rome schools.

Oct 1, 2013

Mrs. Drema June Drennen Spiridilozzi age 55, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2013 with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on January 6, 1958 in West Virginia, a daughter of Houston Drennen and Marcine Jefferies Drennen and attended local schools.

On July 18, 1998 she was married...

Sep 29, 2013

Mr. Salvatore "Sal" P. Mercurio, age 88, of New Hartford, entered into eternal peace on Sunday September 29, 2013.

He was born on February 17, 1925 in Utica, a son of the late Salvatore and Rosina Marfone Mercurio. Sal was a graduate of T.R.ProctorHigh School, and also of IndianaTechCollege, where he...

Sep 26, 2013

Mrs. Nancy Adele (Pizzimenti) Pescatore, age 92, of Utica, completed her earthly journey and returned home for eternal rest on Thursday September 26, 2013; her son, daughter and feline companion were by her side.

She was born on July 5, 1921 in Utica, a daughter of the late Peter and Sylvia...

Sep 6, 2013

Levon Tyrese Wameling age 1, of Utica, was carried home in the Arms of the Angels, on September 6, 2013.

He was born in New Hartford a son of Amy Warney on August 31, 2012.

Surviving beside his mother Amy, are one sister Arianna and one brother Robert; his maternal grandparents Roxanna Smith...

Aug 23, 2013

Mrs. Bertha (Jweid) Nassif, age 87, of Utica, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Presbyterian Home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 28, 1926 in Utica, a daughter of the late Niem and Sarah Kakaty Jweid, and was educated in St. Francia deSales of Utica.

Aug 17, 2013

Mr. Richard (Sonny) Styc, age 73 of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his beloved family by his side.

He was born on March 27, 1940 in Utica, a son of the late Stanley and Helen Kwiatkowski Styc. Educated locally he was a graduate of UFA...

Aug 16, 2013

Mrs. Mary R. (Altieri) Ferraiola, age 93, of Utica, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 16, 2013 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on October 29, 1919 in Asuonia, Italy, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Grace Garafola Altieri. Mary immigrated to...

Aug 16, 2013

Mr. Joseph A. Romanelli, age 74, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2013 at his home.

He was born in Utica on October 26, 1938 a son of the late Antonio and Adeline Desimone Romanelli and was educated in local schools, having been a graduate of UFA

Class of 1956....

Aug 15, 2013

Mrs. Linda (Tomaino) Trotta, age 67, of Nanuet, NY, formerly of Utica, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Joe Raso Hospice Center in New City, NY with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on October 12, 1945 in Utica, a daughter of the late Frank and...

Jul 25, 2013

Mrs. Josephine (Treta) Cosco, age 97 of Utica, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the CharlesT.SitrinHealthCareCenter.

She was born on June 6, 1916 in Utica, a daughter of the late Benedetto and Maria Giglio Treta, and was educated in local Utica schools.

On June 30,...

Jul 2, 2013

Mrs. Rose (Sopo) Colicci, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on June 11, 1923, a daughter of the late Stephen and Rose Tomaselli Sopo, and was a graduate of...

Jul 2, 2013

Mr. Anthony J. Giruzzi, age 81, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in the comfort of his home, with his beloved family by his side.

He was born on July 14, 1931 in Utica, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ferrara Giruzzi. Educated locally he was...

Jul 2, 2013

Mrs. Evelyn (Darman) Labombarda, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in the comfort of her home, with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on November 27, 1922 in Utica, a daughter of the late Joseph and Delizia DeRosa Darman. Evelyn was a graduate of T.R.ProctorHigh...

Jun 11, 2013

Mrs. Rosalind "RoRo" Basile Nicoletta, age 77, of Utica passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2013 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on January 30, 1936 in Utica, a daughter of the late Rocco and Margaret Obernesser Basile. Educated locally she was...

Jun 10, 2013

Miss Grace Morelli, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Presbyterian Home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on August 21, 1921, in Utica, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Gelfuso Morelli, and was educated in local schools.

Grace was employed...

May 19, 2013

Mr. Theodore "Ted" Averson, age 86, of Whitesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at home with his loving family by his side.

Ted was very patriotic, especially since he was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1926, a son of the late Peter and Jennie Borjachiello Averson.

During World War...

May 15, 2013

Mr. George E. Gray, Sr. age 88, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on April 27, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late George and Margaret Kelly Gray, and was a graduate...