Obituaries

Dec 27, 2022

Leila Massoud Duxbury, age 58, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, following a courageous 11-year battle with colorectal cancer.

She was born July 10, 1964, in Bakarzala, Lebanon, to George and Jamel (Asmar) Massoud. Leila was a graduate of Proctor High School. She was married...

Dec 23, 2022

Doreen B. Lawler, age 66, of Holland Patent, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 23, 2022 at home.

She was born on September 30, 1956, in Utica, a daughter of the late William and Beatrice Lawler, and was educated in local schools. She was at one time married to William Nunes, who remains her dear friend...

Dec 20, 2022

Frank A. Talarico age 91, of Utica, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022. Born September 23, 1931, in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Bommarito) Talarico.

Drafted into the Army in 1952, Frank completed his training at Fort Belvedere, VA. He served two years of active duty in Germany and...

Dec 19, 2022

Dominick A. Colangelo, age 93, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 19, 2022, at home, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Utica on December 1, 1929, a son of the late Vito and Beatrice Delia Colangelo and graduated from local schools. He served our country in the US...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard (Dick) Racioppa, 80, of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday December 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Richard was born in Utica on April 14, 1942, to the late John and Violet (DeRosa) Racioppa. After graduating from New Hartford High School, he briefly attended Mohawk Valley Community...

Dec 8, 2022

Mrs. Marguerite D. (Salerno) Mirante, age 89, of Utica passed away on Thursday December 8, 2022, with the love of her son in her heart.

She was born in Utica on March 14, 1933, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Siciliano Salerno and was a 1951 graduate of TR Proctor High School. On January 10,...

Nov 23, 2022

Miss Ann Marie Poccia, age 79, of MA. formerly of Utica passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2022, at the Linda Manor Residence in Leeds, MA.

She was born in Utica on February 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Louis and Frances (Surace) Poccia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.

Ann...

Nov 16, 2022

Sandra Lettiere age 65, of Utica and Watertown, NY died Wednesday November 16, 2022 at the Oneida Center in Utica, NY.

She was born in Watertown , NY on December 13, 1956 a daughter of the late James V. and Grace Mary Tesoriero Lettiere.

Sandra was a NYS Licensed Hairdresser having owned and operated her...

Nov 15, 2022

John Henry Porter, age 60, of Utica died November 15, 2022, at Upstate Medical Center.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery on 11/23/22 at 1:00 pm. in Utica.

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Raymond J. Durso, Sr., age 94, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022, at the St. Luke’s Home with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, on January 2, 1928, a son of the late Salvatore and Cecelia Corelli Durso and was educated in local schools. He graduated from MVCC with a...

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...