Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Vincent P. Speciale, age 84 of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born on August 30, 1939, in Utica, a son of the late Joseph and Antoinette Mercieri Speciale and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. In 1965,...

Sep 3, 2023

Joseph A. Nesci, Jr. age 94, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home with the love and support of his wife and children.

He was born in Utica, on August 4, 1929, a son of the late Joseph and Marie Antonia Costa Nesci and was a graduate of...

Aug 21, 2023

Mrs. Audrey Ann Rich, 90, of New Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Utica, NY, on March 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Hart Zillioux. She graduated from Utica Catholic Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree in English from LeMoyne College in...

Aug 20, 2023

Paul David Toti, II age 63, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the support of his loving family.

He was born in Utica on March 12, 1960, a son of Barbara Myers Toti and the late Paul David Toti. He was educated in local schools and graduated...

Aug 19, 2023

Lucille A. DeSimone age 86, of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, after a brief illness with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on July 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Charles and Amelia DelMonte Chiarello and was educated in local schools...

Aug 16, 2023

Claudia H. Livingston age 75, of Utica, passed away on August 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born on January 18, 1948, in Bad-Nauheim, Germany a daughter of the late Arno and Janina Losowski Roeseler. She came to the US in 1969, where she became a culinary Chef working for several restaurant establishments around...

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Russell A. Lupi age 69, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 in Syracuse, NY, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 22, 1954, the son of the late Amedeo and Marie Lupi. On October 19, 1990, he married the...

Jul 9, 2023

Angelina “Lena Bena” Dorsagno age 17, of Utica, passed into the Arms of the Lord on Sunday July 9, 2023, at the Gulisano Childrens Hospital in Syracuse, NY after a courageous life-long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Hartford, NY on January 9, 2006, a daughter of Brandi...

Jul 7, 2023

Anthony J. Calenzo age 92, of Utica, passed away on Friday July 7, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, NY, on April 24, 1931, a son of the late Michael and Rose Lupino Calenzo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On November...

Jul 1, 2023

Kathleen A. Hobaica age 90, of Utica, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on October 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette Benedetto Graziadei. After the untimely death of her mother, Kay also knew...

Jun 27, 2023

Mr. John Ferris, age 65, of the Pines Nursing Center, Utica passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital Center.

He was born on January 8, 1958, in New Hartford a son of the late George and Sarah Joseph Ferris and was educated in local schools. John was employed with the County of Oneida...

Jun 23, 2023

John A. Popeo, of Utica, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, some 5 months shy of his 100th birthday.  Born in Utica on November 18, 1923, he was a 1942 graduate of Proctor High School and also studied finance at Rider College, Trenton, N.J.

With humility, John was proud of his...

Jun 10, 2023

Armeta (Rockwell) Singer Berg age 97, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023, at the Siegenthaler Center for Hospice with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Little Falls, NY on December 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Fred and MaryJane Boyer Rockwell. She was married to Richard Singer for many...

Jun 9, 2023

Leona M. (Klein-Joslin) Critelli age 85, of Utica passed away on Friday June 9, 2023, with the love of her family in her heart, at the Sitrin Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Utica on October 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Mauricio and Velma Klein Mario. Leona also knew the love of her grandmother Eva...

Jun 3, 2023

Matthew F. Kozak age 63, of Clinton, NY, formerly of Yorkville, NY passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023, with his devoted family and friends by his side.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on April 1, 1960, a son of the late John and Stephanie Wolkonowski Kozak and was a 1978 graduate of NY Mills...

May 31, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ryan Abdelaal announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday May 31, 2023, at the age of 34, from complications due to lifelong hypertension.

Ryan was born in Easton, PA on August 6, 1988, and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School, Class of 2006. He attended Mohawk Valley Community...

May 27, 2023

Johanne (Ayoub) Amitrano, age 84, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 27, 2023, at her home with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on November 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Fred and Fannie DeGeorge Ayoub and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On October...

May 26, 2023

Mrs. Lucille Blando age 100, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023, after a brief illness with her loving family by her side.

She was born on her grandparents, farm in Marcy, NY on June 20, 1922, a daughter of the late Paul and Marietta Palmero Galasso. After her birth the family moved to Brooklyn, NY for...

May 25, 2023

Walter A. Ruszala, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the peace and comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Utica on August 7, 1928, a son of the late John and Anna (Kurek) Ruszala. Walter graduated from local schools and went on to serve his country...

May 22, 2023

Marcos Soler Donastorg, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023.

He was born in Higuey in the Dominican Republic as son of Mario and Confesora (Donastorg) Soler.

Marcos was married to Altagracia Eugenia Santana de Soler in 1999. He was a carpenter by trade.

Left to mourn his loss are...