Obituaries

Sep 12, 2021

Mr. Stephen F. Cimino, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Sunday September 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Herkimer, NY on December 26, 1932 the son of the late Achielle and Anna Pugliese Cimino. Steve attended local schools and graduated from Utica College...

Sep 5, 2021

UTICA - Mr. David F. Romano, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 81, on Sunday September 5, 2021, with his beloved Jackie by his side.

Born in Utica on March 28, 1940, David was the son of the late Frank M. and Ella (Centolella) Romano.  He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class...

Aug 24, 2021

Anthony Louis Barretta, Sr., 79, of Old River Rd., passed away at his home on August 24, 2021 with his family by his side.

He was born on June 3, 1942 in Utica, NY, a son of the late Louis and Marie Blanca Barretta and graduated from Proctor.  On May 14, 1966, Anthony was united in marriage...

Aug 7, 2021

Mr. John “Big John” Latini, Jr. age 88 ,of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with his loving son John III and wife Lucille by his side.

He was born in Rome, NY on February 17, 1933 a son of the late John and Esterina Rossi Latini and was...

Aug 7, 2021

Mrs. Lucille L. (Rinaldi) Simon, age 87, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on September 20, 1933, a daughter of the late Leo and Angeline Rinaldi and was educated in local schools. Lucille was raised with the love and support...

Jul 28, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we would like to share that Dr. Gino Trevisani of Waterville, NY passed away early in the morning of July 28, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Gino Trevisani was born in Utica, NY on June...

Jul 27, 2021

Benjamin Miles Smith, II died on July 12,2021 at his home on Singer Island, Florida, with his beloved wife Marion Roth Smith by his side.

Ben was born April 22, 1921 in Utica, NY to Ben and Mary Carl Smith. He was perfectly paired with his wife and sweetheart of 77 years.  There was no better company...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Mary A. (Palazzi) Roefaro age 94, of Utica, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021, at home with her two sons by her side.

She was born in Altoona, PA on May 17, 1927 a daughter of the late Paul and Lisa Yorio Palazzi and was educated in PA. She relocated to Utica and on September...

Jul 23, 2021

Mr. Thomas M. Falzarine age 72, of Utica, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on December 11, 1948 a son of the late Victor and Rose Ferraiola Falzarine and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Tom continued...

Jul 23, 2021

Mrs. Daisy (Vair) Spina age 86, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at the Masonic Care Community with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Knoxboro, N.Y. on April 3, 1935 a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schumaker Vair and attended Knoxboro Schools. On September 3, 1955 she was married to...

Jul 17, 2021

– Mrs. Edith R. Poccia passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at the Masonic Care Center, with her family by her side, just four weeks shy of her 97th birthday.  She lived a long and wonderful life filled with family and friends.

Edith was born in Utica, on August 12, 1924, the daughter of the...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Kenya (Lyons) Hawkins age 56, of Utica entered into rest on Saturday July 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 13, 1964 a daughter of the late Barbara Lyons and Kenneth Jones.

Kenya was employed for several years as a Residence Councilor with Upstate Cerebral Palsy Center, Utica....

Jun 19, 2021

Kamari Orion Dzinovic age 1 year, 11 months became an Angel of God on Saturday June 19, 2021.

He was born on July 15, 2019 in Utica a son of Semiz Dzinovic and Kianna Lauree Nyanjong. Kamari was the heart and soul of his parents, grandparents and his entire family. He was a beautiful and loving little...

Jun 18, 2021

Kimberly (Burton) Conte, age 61, passed peacefully with family by her side, on Friday June 18, 2021 at the Katherine Luther Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She fought a valiant 10 year battle against Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

She was born in Utica on February 27, 1960, daughter of Elizabeth DiNardi Burton and the late Harold Burton. She was...

Jun 16, 2021

Mrs. Grace N. (Maggi) Jennings, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Home with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on December 20, 1932, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Scalzo Maggi and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Jun 5, 2021

Mr. Thomas G. Delluomo, age 63, passed away on Saturday June 5, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with kidney disease. Born in Utica on May 14, 1958, Tom was the son of the late Guido and Louise (Talerico) Delluomo. He was a 1976 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School.  Tom furthered his education at Utica College of...

Jun 2, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen “Kay” E. (McCarthy) Leaf, age 87, formerly of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Syracuse with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on October 15, 1933, in Flushing, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Cooper McCarthy, moved to Utica as a young girl and was educated...

May 30, 2021

Mr. David P. Johnson, age 50, of Whitesboro, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 30, 2021.

He was born in Utica on October 17, 1970, a son of Donald W. and Elaine Marrotta Johnson and graduated from TR. Proctor High School and MVCC.

On August 11, 2001 he was married to the former Kelly...

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Anne (Leone) Lottermoser, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Friday May 28, 2021 at the Abraham House in Rome, NY with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on August 21, 1934, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Encarnacio Leone and was educated in local schools. On October...

May 21, 2021

Mr. Michael DiFondi, age 61, died unexpectedly on Friday May 21, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Utica on February 15,1960 a son of the late Richard and Katherine Guarascio DiFondi and was educated in local schools.

He was employed at Sunset Carbonic Co. until his retirement. He also served in the Army...