Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Caroline (Joanne) Gorea, age 76, formerly of Utica, passed away on Friday March 24, 2023, at Henderson Hospital in Nevada, from a 13 year battle with cancer, with her daughter by her side.

She was born November 9,1946, in Meridian, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy Carbone. Caroline worked several years in casinos in...

Mar 12, 2023

Mrs. Lauretta A. (Centolella) Taurisano age 81, of Utica and Palm City, FL passed away on Sunday March 12, 2023, at her home in Florida, with her beloved husband and daughters by her side.

She was born on October 18, 1941, in Utica, a daughter of the late Louis M. and Catherine Coluzza Centolella. She graduated from...

Mar 9, 2023

UTICA- Jose Fuentes, age 78, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on May 26, 1944, a son of the late Tranquilino and Juanita Rivera Fuentes. Jose came to the US several years ago.

He is survived by his three...

Mar 1, 2023

John “Lanny” Romano, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, with the love and support of his two daughters by his side.

He was born in Utica, on August 22, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the...

Feb 27, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Zammiello, age 61, of Utica, passed away on Monday February 27, 2023, with the love and support of her family by her side.

She was born in Utica, on December 4, 1961, a daughter of Adrienne Giglio and the late Richard Randazzo.  Cathy was educated in local schools.

Cathy was employed as a...

Feb 27, 2023

Anna (Saba) Moussa age 84, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 27, 2023, with the love and support of her family by her side.

She was born on March 15, 1938, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Sessine and Rose Hanna Saba. She was married to Youssef “Joe” Moussa on September 9, 1962,...

Feb 22, 2023

Umaiya Al Aqaad

1954-2023

UTICA- Umaiya Al Aqaad, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Syria on May 12, 1954 to Hassan and Kother Al Aqaad. Umaiya immigrated to the United States 13 years ago.

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Feb 20, 2023

Michael A. Mathews, age 39, of Frankfort, NY passed away on Monday February 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his loving parents and sister by his side. Michael was a courageous young man who faced many challenges and never complained. He was an inspiration to everyone he met.

He was born in Ilion, NY on June...

Feb 17, 2023

Antoinette “Ann” DeSantis age 92, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday February 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Stamford, CT. on March 10, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Rose Donato Zenobio. On February 16, 1952, she was married to Michael...

Feb 15, 2023

Paula D'Angelo Blair, 88, of Utica and Suffolk, Va., left us on February 15, 2023. She was the iconic, beloved mother of Nancy, Neil, and Becky Blair, grandmother of Francesca and Gillian Krivitsky and a cherished friend, confidant and champion to so many.

Paula's resume was short, but her impact and legacy are written large on the...

Feb 15, 2023

Robert T. “Bob” Giglio, age 71, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at the Waterville Residential Care Center, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Bob was born in Utica, on June 21, 1951, the eldest son of Gloria (Critelli) Giglio and the late Russell T....

Feb 14, 2023

Girard A. Plante, 63, of Aburndale, MA, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away on February 14, 2023, with his beloved twin brother, Gerald, and life-time friend/nurse Jenna at his side.

Girard was a 1979 graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and received a resounding commencement ceremony standing ovation for his achievements. Girard went on to earn...

Feb 11, 2023

Geraldine Marie (Grande) Norton age 84, of Utica passed away on Saturday February 11, 2023, at MVHS, St. Luke’s Campus, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica, on February 14, 1938, a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Talerico Grande and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On...

Feb 10, 2023

Carlton Harry Austin, age 76, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Carl was born in Cooperstown, NY on July 27, 1946 to the late Harry and Ruth Hornacek Austin. Carl grew up in West Winfield and attended Mount Markham Schools. He graduated fromUtica College in 1968 and worked for the US Department...

Feb 10, 2023

Mr. Donald W. Johnson, age 84, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday February 10, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica, on February 17, 1938, a son of the late Arthur C. and Mary McDonald Johnson and graduated from TR. Proctor High School.

Jan 29, 2023

Dorothy (Brodsky) Bernstein age 93, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023, after a brief illness.

She was born in Queens, NY a daughter of the late Benjamin and Sylvia Greenstein Stern and was educated in NYC schools.

She was married to Aarron Brodsky for several years until his passing in 1988. She was then...

Jan 26, 2023

Christine Johnson, age 64, of Utica, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Attapulgus, Georgia a daughter of the late  Mary Kinder and Robert Rucker. She was married to Bruce Johnson on September 8, 1984 a blessed union of...

Jan 26, 2023

Girolama “Mamie” DiSalvo, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023, at the age of 106, of natural causes at Masonic Care Community, Utica.

Born August 23,1916 to Onofrio and Anna Rizzo Tripoli in Bagheria, Province of Palermo, Sicily.

She married Giuseppe (Joseph) DiSalvo in October 1942.  Emigrated to USA, Utica NY in 1952.  With her...

Jan 25, 2023

Richard “Dick” H. Hughes, 87, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, with the loving support of his family.

A lifelong resident of this area, Dick was born on June 14, 1935, to the late Robert and Mathilda (Yost) Hughes and attended local schools. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952...

Jan 25, 2023

Zechariah “Zack” Karboski

Pulaski- Zechariah “Zack” Karboski, 33, passed away surrounded by the love and support of his family on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 after long battle of fighting addiction.

Zack was born on September 12, 1989 in Syracuse, the son of Gloria Karboski. He graduated from APW and went on to attend college.