Obituaries

May 9, 2023

BARNEVELD- Clyde K. "Buddy" Rotach, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 9, 2023, in the comfort and dignity of his own home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

He was born January 23, 1947, in Utica, a son of the late Clyde and Congetta (Arcuri) Rotach. On December 18, 1976, he married the love...

May 4, 2023

Mr. Paul A. Marose, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born on March 21, 1947, in Utica, a son of the late Peter and Nancy (Perrone) Marose and graduated from local schools. He served in the US Army Reserves...

Apr 30, 2023

UTICA- Josephine T. (Lee) Kilburn, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born on November 27, 1930, in Utica, a daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Calogero) Lee and graduated from T. R. Proctor High School. On December 27, 1952, she married Frederick...

Apr 30, 2023

UTICA- Kristen M. Centolella, age 51, passed away peacefully at Faxton-St. Luke’s Health care on Sunday, April 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born on April 5, 1972, in New Hartford, a daughter of Dolores Raiano Centolella and the late Raymond L. Centolella. Kristen graduated from Utica Schools. She was employed as...

Apr 30, 2023

Kenneth Corley, 57, of Utica passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Siegenthaler Center.

Burial will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, NY.

Apr 27, 2023

Norman “Nonnie” Pensero age 88, of Utica, passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Utica on December 3, 1934, a son of the late Frank and Mary Musa Pensero. He went to Utica Free Academy and was a graduate...

Apr 27, 2023

Parish- Doris A. Gosch, 87, passed away in the comfort and dignity of her own home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

She was born on October 5, 1935 in Syracuse to the late Robert T. and Garnet E. (Montando) Hayes. Doris graduated from Mexico Academy and Central Schools. On May 7, 1955, she married Donald J. Gosch...

Apr 24, 2023

UTICA- Vito A. “Parky” Loparco, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023, in AZ., surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 3, 1930, in Utica a son of the late Eugene and Anna (Scarafile) Loparco. Vito graduated from T. R. Proctor High in 1948 and went on to attend...

Apr 23, 2023

Altagracia Sepulveda age 95, of Utica, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on May 13, 1927, in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Pedro Sepulveda and Agustina Melendez and was educated in Puerto Rico. She was married to Juan Melendez in Puerto Rico, a loving...

Apr 21, 2023

Rita (Neri) Fumarola age 93, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on April 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Ralph and Carmella Zasa Neri and was a graduate of UFA High School. On May 26, 1951, she was...

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. William L. “Bill” Prato age 93, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, after a brief illness with the love and support of his family.

He was born April 15, 1930, in Utica, a son of the late Louis and Philomena Ambroselli Prato and was a graduate of...

Apr 13, 2023

Whitesboro- Arthur “Art” Holyoke Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare.

He was born on March 7, 1943, in Virginia, a son of the late Arthur Sr and Eldine (Steeves) Holyoke. Art graduated and went on to serve his country in the US Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic....

Apr 11, 2023

UTICA-Lillian (Abdella) Mody, age 93, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV., surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on November 12, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Eddo) Abdella. Lillian graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester, Mass., and the Worcester School...

Apr 10, 2023

Mrs. Inez R. Paravati, passed away peacefully on Monday April 10, 2023, with the love of her family in her heart and by her side. She was 95 years old and enjoyed many happy years with her loving family and friends.

Inez was born in Utica, on September 26, 1927, the daughter of the late Angelo and...

Apr 4, 2023

Cynthia A. (Dote) Hammond, age 73, of Newport, NY, formerly of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on April 4, 2023, at home with her beloved son by her side.

She was born in Utica on May 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and MaryAnn Dote and was a graduate of UFA and MVCC. Cynthia was...

Apr 4, 2023

UTICA-Darwin Douglas Rocker, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, after a brief illness.

He was born on November 6, 1949, in Boonville, NY the son of the late Walter and Harriett (Burdick) Rocker. Darwin graduated from Remsen High School in 1968 and went on to serve his...

Mar 31, 2023

Youssef “Joe” Moussa age 83, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 31, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with the love and support of his family by his side.

He was born on February 10, 1940 in Lebanon, one of six children of the late Georges and Marieanna Asmar Moussa. He was married to Anna...

Mar 28, 2023

Vincenza “Chancy” Tedesco passed away on Tuesday, March 28 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Utica New York daughter of the late Leonard and Frances Recchia Ditano. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years Vincent and her son Vincent Jr.

She is survived by her son Joseph (Christina); daughter, Antoinette; grandchildren, Debra,...

Mar 27, 2023

George “Ron” Hughes, age 90, of Rome, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday March 27, 2023, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Rome, NY on November 29, 1932, a son of the late George and Julia Paff Hughes and was educated in Rome Schools. Ron was a graduate of Syracuse...

Mar 25, 2023

PALM HARBOR,FL-Richard (Dick) Raymer peacefully passed away at the age of 83 in the comfort of his own home on March 25, 2023. Dick was born on September 1, 1939 in Utica, New York to Nicholas and Margaret (Grant) Raymer. A graduate of Utica Catholic Academy, he was a standout athlete excelling in baseball where upon graduation was signed...