Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Mariano “Mario” Durso, 92, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2022 at the Abraham House in Rome.

Born in Esperia, Italy on March 24, 1930, Mario was the son of the late Paolo and Assunta (DiCuffa) Durso. He immigrated to the US in December 1956, where he started work in the boroughs...

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Ralph J. Colicci age 97, of Utica passed away on Sunday (Father's Day) June 19, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 3, 1925, a son of the late Angelo and Frances Palazzo Colicci, and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On June 10, 1950, he...

Jun 18, 2022

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” (Castelli) Taurisano age 90, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital Center with her beloved family by her side.

Pat was born on November 7, 1931, in Utica NY, daughter of the late Anthony and Viola Pape Castelli.  She was a graduate of UCA High School and then furthered her...

Jun 18, 2022

Newport - Angelina Montalto Bertolini, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born on May 12, 1932 in Utica the daughter of the late Gregorio and Ciccina “Frances” (Correnti) Montalto, and was educated in local schools, Class of 1950, T. R. Proctor High School. On August 21, 1954...

Jun 10, 2022

Mr. Carl Frederick Mahanna Jr. 81, of Clarks Mills, NY passed away on Friday June 10, 2022.

He was born in Utica, NY on October 14, 1940, a son of the late Carl Frederick Mahanna, Sr., and Ida Kocyba-Mahanna. He was predeceased by his brother Robert and sister Patricia, his mother-in-law Yolanda, as well as his brother-in-law...

Jun 6, 2022

Kathleen E. “Kathi” Murphy Dyman age 71, of New Hartford, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 6, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Port Jervis, NY on August 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Frederick and Gloria (Gales) Murphy. She was educated locally having graduated...

Jun 6, 2022

Mr. William F. Carcone age 69 of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 6, 2022 at home.

He was born on April 9, 1953 in Utica a son of the late Benedict and Kathleen (Falatico) Carcone and was educated in local schools. Billy served our country in the US Marine Corps from 1972-1975.

Billy...

Jun 1, 2022

Mary Ann Zinger, 79, of Utica, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in Utica, NY on May 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Tobin) Kelliher. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1961 and MVCC in 1963. Mary Ann...

May 31, 2022

Mr. Joseph Edmund Spanfelner, age 86, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family.

Joseph was born in Herkimer, NY, on October 14, 1935, to the late George and Helen (Mahoney) Spanfelner. He attended St. Mary’s Academy, graduating from that High School in 1953. Joseph attended SUNY Oneonta,...

May 31, 2022

Mr. Mario A. LaPolla, age 88, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of his family.

He was born on May 20, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Saverio and Elizabeth Gualtieri LaPolla, and was educated in Brooklyn schools.

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May 28, 2022

Mrs. Joan (Capra) LaBella, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Saturday May 28, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family.

Joan was born in Utica on January 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Peter and Cora Julian Capra. On September 29, 1956, she married the true love of her life, Nicholas D. LaBella in...

May 27, 2022

Mr. Philip Donlon, Jr. age 22, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 27, 2022, at home.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on May 23, 2000, a son of Philip Sr. and Maria Donlon. He graduated from Proctor High School in 2018. He enjoyed listening to music, camping, dirt bike riding, hunting, fishing, and...

May 24, 2022

Mrs. E. Jean (Masker) Roefaro, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at home with the love and support of her family.

She was born on August 22, 1933, in Suffern, N.Y., a daughter of the late Thomas and Jenny Vande Mark Masker. Educated in Tuxedo, N.Y., Jean also graduated from Delhi College,...

May 14, 2022

Angela N. DeBella, 90, of New Hartford, New York, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022, at the Presbyterian Home with her beloved family at her side.

Angela was born in Utica, New York, on June 28, 1931, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Angeline (Graziadei) Nole.  She was educated in local schools having graduated from...

May 7, 2022

Mr. Frank Paul Damiano, of New York Mills, passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022, at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse.

He was born in Utica on June 9, 1932, a son of the late Joseph M. and Rose V. Damiano. He graduated from Proctor High School, and Ithaca College, majoring in music. After graduation Frank studied piano...

May 5, 2022

Mrs. Ermalinda Dormio, age 91, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Born in Utica on June 15, 1930, Erma was the daughter of the late Louis and Antoinette Seminaro. Raised and educated in Utica, Erma was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Following graduation, she furthered her studies at Binghamton University and...

Apr 28, 2022

On this day, Thursday, April 28, 2022, an Earth Angel was escorted to the gates of Heaven surround by Her Loving Family.

She was born on March 4, 1951, a daughter of the late Marshall and Patricia (Nester) Ciccone. Sharon was raised in Utica and attended Proctor High School continuing to live and raise her children in...

Apr 27, 2022

Antoinette M. “Toni” (Coletti) LaComb, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022, with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on September 29, 1929, in Utica, a daughter of the late Louis and Massimina Poccia Coletti, and was educated in local schools. Toni met Raymond (Ray) LaComb while working at GE,...

Apr 16, 2022

Mr. Patrick “Pat” Corriero age 96, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on June 12, 1925, a son of the late Francesco and Theresa (Volaino) Corriero and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Pat...

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs. Katherine “Kay” (Foresti) LiBritz, age 100, of Utica, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and devotion of her two sons.

She was born in Utica and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Ruggiero Foresti. Educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High...