Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Judith R. (Cardone) McGauley, age 72, of NY Mills, passed away on Monday February 14, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born in Utica on January 25, 1950, a daughter of the late Vito and Katheryn Paye Cardone and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On September...

Feb 12, 2022

Richard Joseph Tofani, Sr, age 93, a proud WWII Veteran, one of the remaining “Greatest Generation”, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Kennesaw, Ga.

He was born in Utica NY, one of 16 children, attended local schools, and then married Edith Galime, a union of 71 years, lasting until her passing on December 8, 2021....

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Joseph Durse age 73, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 6, 2022.

He was born in Utica on October 16, 1948, a son of the late Carmello “Kelly” and Petrina DeFazio Durse and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.

Joe was employed for several years with Spano’s Bakery Co. and...

Jan 20, 2022

Anna M. Alesandro, age 55, of Utica, passed away on Thursday January 20, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on December 20, 1966, a daughter of Barbara (Stevens) Alesandro and the late Frank Alesandro. She was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.

Anna...

Jan 9, 2022

Mrs. Helen C. (Gorea) Cardarelli, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022 at the Masonic Care Community with the support of her beloved family.

She was born in Utica, on June 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Martell Gorea and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On...

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. Salvatore Alberico, Jr., age 65, of Utica went home to be with his son Salvatore “Sal” on Thursday January 6, 2022.

He was born in Utica on March 8, 1956, a son of the late Salvatore Sr. and Marie Desimone Alberico and was educated in local schools. Sal was a painter by trade and was employed...

Jan 4, 2022

Mark Edward Lynch, age 50, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 4, 2022 after being stricken at his home.

He was born in Utica on February 3, 1971, a son of the late Edward and Philomena Caputo Lynch and was educated in local schools. On October 20, 2007 he was married to Kimberly Ann Montrose...

Dec 27, 2021

Lucretia Cora Thomas, age 89, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday December 27, 2021, at the Masonic Care Community after a long illness, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on September 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Yacono Thomas and was a graduate of TR...

Dec 8, 2021

Mrs. Edith (Galime) Tofani , age 91, formerly of Utica, passed away on Wednesday December 8, 2021 in Kennesaw, GA.

She was born in St. Procopio, Italy on June 30, 1930. On July 1, 1950, she was married to Richard Tofani and they enjoyed 71 loving years together. Edie wore many hats throughout her life as wife,...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Beverly A. (Stucky) Joseph, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday November 30, 2021, at the Abraham House in Rome, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on September 28, 1931, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anne Lewis Stucky and was educated in local schools. In 1952...

Nov 24, 2021

Nazih (Nick) Karrat, age 80, of Whitesboro, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Hackensack Meridian Hospital, Hackensack, NJ with his loving family by his side.

Nazih, son of the late Fouzy and Anna Karrat, was born on February 28, 1941 in Sarhine, Lebanon and came to the United States in 1962, settling in Utica,...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. William “Billy” Conley age 61, of Utica, passed away on Sunday November 21, 2021 with his beloved family by his side at the Abraham House in Rome, NY.

He was born in Utica on March 8, 1960 a son of the late William and Floridea (Florence) Giacovelli Conley and was educated in local schools. On August...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Helene (Garramone) Jufiar, age 76, of Frankfort, NY, passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family and friends by her side.

She was born in Utica on July 26, 1945, the eldest child of the late Stephen and Lena Prestigiacomo Garramone and was raised and educated in Utica...

Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Gail A. (Talerico) Collea age 65, of Utica, passed away peacefully at home on Monday November 15, 2021, with her loving family by her side.

Gail also known as "TeeTee" or "Snail" was born in Utica on July 17, 1956 a daughter of Irene Malachowski Talerico and the late Joseph R. Talerico. She was a graduate...

Oct 27, 2021

Ryan K . Rocker age 42, passed away on Wednesday October 27,2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica, on October 11, 1979 to Darwin Rocker and Lynda (Jones) Rocker. Ryans interests were reading books, fishing, music, the outdoors and he had a love for animals....

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Edward Sullivan, Jr. age 79, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday October 24, 2021 at the Abraham House in Rome, NY with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Syracuse, NY on March 17, 1942 a son of the late Edward Sr., and Erma Pichette Sullivan and was educated in Syracuse schools....

Oct 20, 2021

Mr. Shafer A. Lewis, age 73, passed away on Wednesday October 20th 2021 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica, on December 10, 1947, the son of the late Louis and Grace Carbone Lewis and was a graduate of MVCC and SUNY Brockport, with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Shafer worked his...

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Salvatore R. Pettinato, age 61, of Frankfort, NY passed away on Monday September 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a lengthy illness, with his son Jeremiah and dear friend Tony by his side.

He was born in Utica on August 27, 1960 a son of the late Salvatore and Katherine DiNardo Pettinato and was...

Sep 27, 2021

Mrs. Anne (DeCarlo) Massaro, age 96, of Utica, passed away on Monday September 27, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on September 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Barnaba DeCarlo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On November 8, 1952, she...

Sep 20, 2021

Mr. Chester A. LoConti, age 68, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 20, 2021.

He was born in Utica on December 21, 1952 a son of the late Daniel and Antoinette Tringo LoConti and was a graduate of TR Proctor High school.

Chet began his career in the family business LoConti’s Automotive. Upon...