Obituaries

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...

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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