Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Bennie Garnett, 88 of Utica, New York passed away peacefully on Saturday morning (December 5, 2020) at Abraham Hospice House in Rome, New York.  Bennie was born on May 17, 1932 in Statesboro, Georgia and was the son of Louis and Agnes (Thompson) Garnett.  He was the youngest of 10 children of Agnes Golden-Garnett.  He moved to Utica and...

Nov 16, 2020

Hon. Louis J. Gauthier age 78, of Grant, NY, co-founder of Gauthier Sheet Metal Co. and Town Justice for the Town of Russia, passed away on Monday November 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief illness, with his loving daughter by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 2, 1942 a son...

Nov 13, 2020

(AMAZING MOTHER OF THE GIRUZZI BOYS)

Our Amazing Mom, Rose Mary Sciortino 80, of Utica NY, the past seven years a resident of the Utica Rehabilitation Nursing Center, went home on Friday November 13, 2020, right where she belongs, with her Mom and Dad, Our Amazing Grandparents, Nana and Nono.  Mom’s daughter in law Kathy...

Nov 11, 2020

Ismet Kulalic passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 following his second battle with cancer. He spent the final month of his life in the comforting care of the staff at Siegenthaler Center Hospice Care, with his family and loved ones at his side. It was there that he celebrated his 72nd and final birthday last month, cherishing...

Nov 9, 2020

Miss Florence A. DeTraglia age 94, of Utica, peacefully entered into rest on Monday November 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Utica on April 29, 1926 a daughter of the late Pasquale and Giovanna Colacicco DeTraglia and was educated locally. Florence was employed with the Doe Skin Mfg. Co. for many years and then worked in...

Nov 5, 2020

Mr. Gary M. Abraham age 77, of Utica, entered in rest on Thursday November 5, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born in Utica on October 2, 1943 a son of the late George and Mabel Elias Abraham and graduated from Utica Schools. He earned his BS Degree in Chemistry form the College of Holy...

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Paul J. DiSalvo age 72, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center of natural causes.

He was born on February 2, 1948 in Bagheria, Province of Palermo Sicily, Italy, a son of Girolama Tripoli DiSalvo and the late Giuseppe (Joseph) DiSalvo.  He immigrated to U.S. with...

Oct 4, 2020

Mrs. Rosemary (Romano) Abraham, age 78, of Utica, passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice Care Inc. with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on January 8, 1942 a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. Rosemary was...

Sep 30, 2020

Mrs. Janet E. (O’Dell) Oliver, age 67, of Fulton, NY, formerly of Utica passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Oneonta, NY on December 28, 1952 a daughter of the late Julian and Betty J. Kelsey O’Dell and was...

Sep 24, 2020

Mrs. Mary C. (Marie) Stamboly Murad, age 92 of Utica passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Paterson, NJ on October 20, 1927 a daughter of the late Norman and Sadie Mardany Stamboly and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On January...

Sep 20, 2020

Mr. Joseph T. “Babe” Montana, age 89, of NY Mills, NY passed away on Sunday September 20, 2020 with the love and support of his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on October 30, 1930 a son of the late Anthony and Mary Salerno Montana and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Sep 20, 2020

Mr. John A. Linder age 79, of Sauquoit, NY passed away on Sunday September 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on October 13, 1940 a son of the late Anthony and Catherine Hart Linder. He was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and served in...

Sep 13, 2020

Mr. Dominick DiNardo, age 89, of Frankfort, has joined his parents and siblings in eternal rest on Sunday September 13, 2020.

He was born on February 8, 1931, in Chadwicks, NY, the youngest and last survivor of the late Ralph and Carmella DeVito DiNardo. He was raised and educated in Frankfort.

Dominick was a dairy...

Sep 12, 2020

Mr. Anthony F. Cassia age 91, passed away on Saturday September 12, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on November 08, 1928 a son of the late Anthony and Louise Preston Cassia. He was educated in Utica Schools and was a graduate of the...

Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Mario D. Macera age 87, of Oriskany, formerly of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 22, 2020 at home with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on February 13, 1933 a son of the late Carmine and Carmela Romanelli Macera.  Mario was a graduate of TR Proctor High School, and went...

Aug 19, 2020

Mrs. Jacquelyn (Fimmano) Colicci age 94, of Utica passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on August 11, 1926 a daughter of the late Giosofatto and Zelinda Venturino Fimmano. She was a 1944 graduate of TR Proctor High School. On June 10, 1950 she was...

Aug 19, 2020

Mr. Thomas J. Trevisani age 76, of Utica passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 19, 2020 with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on September 17, 1943 a son of the late Joseph “Butch” and MaryAnn Barreca Trevisani and was educated in local schools. On October 8, 1966 he was married...

Aug 16, 2020

Mr. Martin “Marty” DeCarolis, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on July 13, 1928, a son of the late Anthony and Concetta Bruno DeCarolis. Martin traveled to Italy with his family at the age...

Aug 10, 2020

Mrs. Mary (Pavese) Boesch, age 96, of Utica, entered into the hands of God on Monday August 10, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born in Utica on March 31, 1924 a daughter of the late George and Rose Lenge Pavese. She was educated locally having graduated from TR Proctor High School and Utica College....

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Louis A. Fraccola age 64, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center suffering from complications of a 37 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. His loving family was by his side.

He was born in Utica on September 26, 1955 a son of the late Marie J. Spaziani Fraccola. He was a...