Obituaries

Jan 21, 2013

Mrs. Ruth L. (Dann) Shaheen, age 94, of Utica, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born on January 24, 1918, in Dryden, NY, a daughter of the late Clayton M. and Elva Pond Dann. Ruth was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Nursing, and worked as...

Jan 20, 2013

Mrs. Joan C. (Giehl) Montrose, age 76, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 20, 2013 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on December 21, 1936 in Utica, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Henrietta I. French Giehl, and was educated in local schools. Joan was employed by General Electric...

Jan 18, 2013

Joseph J. Schafer Jr. age 82 of Utica passed away on Friday January 18, 2013 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on October 20th 1930, a son of the late Joseph and Theresa Gaeta Schafer. He was educated in local schools and graduated with honors from T.R....

Jan 13, 2013

Mrs. Norma I. (DiLegge) Occipinto, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Sunday January 13, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1922, in Utica, a daughter of the late Amadeo and Anna Salerna DiLegge, and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On April 24, 1948, she was joined in marriage...

Jan 7, 2013

Mrs. Emma M. Chapin, age 97, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2013 at home.

She was born on September 30, 1915 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Ritter McAfee.

On July 20, 1953 she was joined in marriage to Frank M. Chapin in Indiana,...

Jan 4, 2013

Mr. Edhem Lelic, born on March 11, 1932, moved on to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 4, 2013.

Surviving are his wife Halima; daughter Isobel Mejrima; and brother Muharem.

Terra Est Stella.

Luna Vitae Meae.

All are...

Jan 3, 2013

Mrs. Josephine "Ottavio" Frank, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Thursday January 3, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community, with her beloved family by her side. She was born April 4, 1919, in Utica, the daughter of the late Peter and Calogera Vaccaro Ottavio, and was educated in local schools. On September 2, 1946, she was...

Dec 23, 2012

Mr. Domenico Pedulla, age 73, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 23, 2012 with his beloved family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1939 in Bianco, Reggio Calabria, Italy a son of the late Giuseppe and Elizabeth Minicuci Pedulla and was educated in Italy. On December 30, 1962 he was married to...

Dec 21, 2012

Mrs. Dulija (Alic) Velic, age 74 of Utica, passed away on December 21, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born on December 19, 1938 in Bratunac, Bosnia, a daughter of the late Ramo and Ajka Alic.

Surviving are two sons, Osman Velic and Edhem Velic, both of Utica.

Private interment...

Dec 17, 2012

Mrs. Rosalie E. (Esposito) Bankert, age 81, of Utica, passed away on Monday December 17, 2012 at the Sitrin Health Care Center. She was born in Utica, on April 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Adeline D'Angelo Esposito. She was educated locally, having been a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On January...

Dec 9, 2012

Mrs. Mary (Karrat) Karam, age 92, formerly of Yorkville and most recently of Clinton, where she resided with her loving daughter Claudia Karrat, passed away on Sunday December 9, 2012, at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice Care Inc. with her beloved family by her side. She was born in Sarine, Lebanon on August 20, 1920, a daughter...

Dec 6, 2012

Mrs. Susan (Rizik) Massoud, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY where she had been a resident. Born on March 6, 1922, Susan was the daughter of the late Chiefe and Sadie (Dennoui) Rizik. She was raised and educated in Antara, Lebanon where she married the "Love...

Dec 5, 2012

Mrs. Josephine (Lomanto) Faga, age 94, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at The Masonic Care Community. She was born on September 10, 1918 in Utica, a daughter of the late Anthony and Marion Candella Lomanto, and was educated in local schools. On July 19, 1947, she was joined in marriage to the late...

Jan 1, 1970

Ethan Rodriguez

2004 - 2022

After a Heroic and Brave Fight, It is with immense sadness that we announce the unfortunate loss of the most inexplicably beyond amazing human being, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, & friend, Ethan Rodriguiz.

Elizabeth (“Liz”) G. Asselta, passed away unexpectedly, April 24, 2023, in Clearwater, FL. in the comfort of her home.

She was born in Utica NY to the late Anthony J. and Grace E. (Lafferty) Tartaglia, Sr.  Liz attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Utica Free Academy.  She also took courses at MVCC and completed many continuing...

Marie A. Zegarelli, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Thursday July 14, 2022 at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on May 7, 1929, a daughter of the Late Pasquale and Rose Sardelli Brittelli and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Mrs. Sarah (Bianco) Circhirillo, age 92, passed away on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at the Sitrin Health Care Center.

She was born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1929 a daughter of the late Philip and Mildred Restive Bianco and was a graduate of Albany High School. On February 14, 1953 she was married to Nicholas Circhirillo,...

Mr. Antonio John Faga, Esq. age 67, of Naples, FL, and formerly of Utica, passed away at his home in Florida, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

He was born in Utica, NY on July 7, 1951 son of the late Louis & Louise (Aliasso) Faga. He was raised and educated in local schools, received his B.A. from...