Obituaries

Nov 2, 2022

Mr. Carmen A. Durante age 89, of Utica, went to be with our Lord, on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at the Albany Medical Center with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Utica, on July 15, 1933, a son of the late Anthony and Raffaella Centolella Durante and was educated in local schools. Raffaella...

Oct 26, 2022

Mrs. Augustina “Gussie” A. (Gatto) Brindisi, age 100, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family.

She was born on August 13, 1922, in Albany, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lanasa Gatto, and was educated in local schools. On...

Oct 20, 2022

Judi Lynn Boris, 60, of Utica, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, after a brief illness on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. She was born on September 25, 1962, the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Kostyn) Derdzinski. On October 1, 1983, Judi married Anthony R. Boris in Holy Trinity Church, a...

Oct 18, 2022

Mrs. Lena (Calabro) D’Ambro, age 87, of New Hartford passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on July 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina Mondello Calabro and was educated in local schools. She was...

Oct 18, 2022

Mrs. Gloria (Belmont) Klein, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on December 17, 1930, a daughter of the late Leo and Lena Mattia Belmont and was educated in local schools. On May 19, 1952,...

Oct 5, 2022

Mr. Joseph D. Sarcone age 91, of Yorkvile, NY passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica, NY on March 28, 1931, a son of the late Joseph and Jennie Piluso Sarcone and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Sep 27, 2022

Gloria Rocci passed from this world on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in the loving arms of her devoted family, who fought courageously with her to bring peace and comfort during a most difficult time.

Gloria was born in Utica, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rosalie (Potenza) Nitti. She attended local schools and was a graduate...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. John Alfred Polchinski, age 76, of Utica, passed away on Sunday September 11, 2022, at home after a brief illness, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in the Bronx, NY on August 13, 1946, a son of the late John A. and Germaine Fondue Polchinski and attended Holy Rosary Parish...

Aug 30, 2022

CASSVILLE-Harriet Louise Benjamin, 84, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Harriet was born on July 19, 1938, and grew up in the country in Walton, NY with her parents and brother, near numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Edna (Wright) O'Dell; brother, Bob O'Dell; her husband,...

Aug 29, 2022

Louis Testa Jr. went home to be with the lord on Monday August 29, 2022.  He was born in Utica, NY on September 11, 1946, a son of the late Louis Sr. and Mabel (Collard) Testa.  He was employed with the US Postal Service for many years, retiring in 2003.  On May 9, 1970, he was married to Jennifer...

Aug 26, 2022

Mary J. (Tartaglia) Velardi, 86, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022, in the comfort and peace of her own home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 26, 1936, in Utica, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Christine (Paige) Tartaglia. Mary graduated from Proctor High School and went on to attend...

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Ralph Polera, age 90, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in the comfort of his own home, with his wife and son by his side.

He was born on August 29, 1931, in Utica a son of the late John and Theresa (Masercola) Polera. Ralph graduated from T.R. Proctor High School in...

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Vincent C. Grieco, age 79, of Lee Center/Rome passed away on Friday August 12, 2022, with his beloved wife and son by his side.

He was born in Rome, NY on March 4, 1943, a son of the late Frank and Marie Louise Graziano Grieco and was a graduate of RFA High School where he excelled...

Aug 5, 2022

Sandra A. (Carney) Riggleman, age 68, of Utica passed away on Friday August 5, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica, on December 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Robert and Vera Geer Carney and was a graduate of JFK High School. Sandra furthered her education and graduated...

Jul 31, 2022

Mr. Joseph D. Lints, Jr., age 83, of Utica, passed away on Sunday July 31, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on November 12, 1938, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian Nichols Lints and was educated in local schools. He...

Jul 14, 2022

Yorkville, NY - Mr. Anthony “Tony” Thomas Joaquin, age78, passed into the arms of the Lord, with his beloved wife Gloria, of 56 years, daughter, Valerie and son, Anthony Jr., by his side on July 14, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Tony was born to his wonderful parents Marianne and Manuel Joaquin on June...

Jul 13, 2022

Sauquoit- Harold “Tom” Vorce, 92, passed away peacefully at the Abraham House in Rome on July 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on June 4, 1930, in Albany the son of the late Harold Ordway and Gladys Lucille (Stettinius) Vorce. He graduated from Menands High School and went on to earn an Associate’s...

Jul 10, 2022

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, Donald A. Yozzo Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep with his loving wife by his side.

Don was born on April 2, 1947 in White Plains, NY, the son of the late Dominick A. and Carmella Nicotera Yozzo.  After graduating from UFA, Don proudly served in the US Navy aboard the...

Jul 9, 2022

Vincent M. Marino, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 9, 2022, at the Lutheran Home, Clinton, NY with the love and support of his family.

Vincent was born in Utica, NY on November 19, 1937, a son of the late Patsy and Catherine Dileo Marino and was a graduate of Sauquoit High School. Vincent...

Jul 2, 2022

Johanne Mateo age 58, died on Saturday July 2, 2022, at home after a extended illness, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on September 19, 1963, a daughter of the late Jacob Ortiz and Aida Fuentes Centolella and was educated in local schools.

Johanne was employed as a Home...