Obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

Mr. Charles A. Lewis, of Westmoreland, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 14, 2020 with his loving wife Agnes by his side.

He was born October 4, 1930, in Utica, NY to parents Charles & Anna (Ameen) Lewis. Charles was educated in Utica Schools, continuing to NYS Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, graduating from...

Apr 13, 2020

Mr. Robert Powell Tremlin, age 89, died Monday April 13, 2020 at the Westbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Westlake, Ohio.

He was born in Lakewood, Ohio on October 3, 1930 the cherished son of the late Harry George and Mary Agnes (Neidermeyer) Tremlin.

He was the beloved husband of Deanna (Monaco) Tremlin for 32...

Apr 12, 2020

Mrs. Martha (Joaquin) Becraft, age 71, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 at the Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Utica on April 30, 1948 a daughter of the late Manuel and Marianne Favata Joaquin and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On July 27, 1990 she...

Apr 11, 2020

Mr. Gerard J. Gottuso age 77, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday April 11, 2020 at the Abraham House in Rome, with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on December 28, 1942 a son of the late Angelo J. and Rose Grimaldi Gottuso and was a graduate of TR Proctor...

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. Salvatore S. Borruso Sr., of Utica, passed away on Friday April 10, 2020 at age 86, in the comfort of his home, after an extended illness.

He was born on February 9, 1934 in Rome, NY, a son of the late Leonard and Rose Guidera Borruso, and was educated in local schools. He was married to,...

Apr 9, 2020

Mr. Jesse J. Moore age 35, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 9, 2020 at home.

He was born in Utica on May 31, 1984 a son of Victoria DiFondi Chwazik and James E. Moore, Sr. and educated in local schools. He was employed with the Cotrupe Produce Co. for several years.

Surviving...

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. Patsy (Pat) Brillante age 98, of Utica passed away on April 7, 2020.

Patsy was born in Utica, on January 27, 1922 the son of the late Edward and Antonia Paliatto Brillante. A lifelong Utican, he was a graduate of TR Proctor High School, and he later earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from MVCC....

Apr 6, 2020

Mr. Joseph Pepe age 83, of Utica, passed away on Monday April 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of his family.

He was born on December 24, 1936 in Sasso Di Calstada, Province of Potenza, Italy a son of the late Rocco and Rose Pepe. On July 25, 1970 he was married...

Apr 2, 2020

Mrs. Nataline (Sardelli) Schmitz, age 68, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a prolonged illness with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on July 12, 1951 a daughter of the late Cosmo and Bettina Aiello Sardelli and was educated in local schools, having graduated from...

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Anthony J. Randazzo, age 95, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2020 with the love and caring of his family.

He was born on May 23, 1924 in Utica, a son of the late Anthony and Theresa Trankini Randazzo. Anthony was a graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University and St. Johns...

Mar 24, 2020

Dominic “Ducky” Longo passed away peacefully with his loving family in his heart, entering his final rest on Tuesday March 24, 2020. He was a man who enjoyed life, always surrounded by loving family and friends. Born and raised in Utica, NY, he often liked to say, “What we once enjoyed, we can never lose… memories”.

The...

Mar 10, 2020

Mrs. Elgie G. Dickan age 86, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Turkey, N.C. a daughter of the late Harvey and Bevie Carroll Clifton. On October 26, 1952 she was married to John P. Dickan in N.C.,...

Mar 10, 2020

Mr. Zijad Sehic age 68, of Utica, died March 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born in Bosnia on December 21, 1951 a son of the late Esref and Jazija Deomic Sehic and came to Utica in 1995. He was married to Vera Gnjatovic in Bosnia, a blessed union of many years. Zijad was employed with...

Feb 26, 2020

Mrs. Barbara (Cabouch) DeTraglia, of South Trenton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at home with the love and support of her family.

She was born in 1932, in Utica, a daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia Lombard Cabouch. Barbara was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, and Rider University in Trenton, NJ....

Feb 25, 2020

Mrs. Bedelia “Bea” Mary Saba Hobaica, age 85, a native of Utica and more recently of Newtown, CT, passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2020, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on July 27,1934, and raised in the Capron section of Utica, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Boulos Saba. She...

Feb 16, 2020

Kathryn was born on July 29, 1956 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and passed away on Sunday February 16, 2020, surrounded by her husband of 31 years, children, and loved ones after a courageous 30-year battle with cancer. She never let her illness define her life.

Kathryn was a loving mother and wife first and foremost. She had...

Feb 11, 2020

Peter James Rocci, of Utica, passed peacefully from this world to join his parents, Mary and Al and brother Jim, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Peter was born on October 26, 1942.  He was a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School, class of 1960, and the State University of New York at Buffalo School...

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Virginia “Gina” (Mazzolli) Barres, age 92, of Canastota, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Van Duyn Nursing Center, Syracuse. Born in Canastota, NY the daughter of Giacamo and Jenni Padwell Mazzolli, she was educated and graduated from Canastota schools. She married James J. Barres on June 18,1954 until his passing on May 25,...

Jan 24, 2020

Mr. Adam E. Diodato age 91, passed away on Friday January 24, 2020 at the Lutheran Healthcare Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness, with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica on February 18, 1928, a son of the late Victor and Catherine DeBiase Diodato and was educated in local schools. He...

Jan 23, 2020

Mrs. Johanna Ayoub, age 68, of Ilion, NY passed away on Thursday January 23, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of her family.

She was born on November 10, 1951 in Reykjavik, Iceland a daughter of the late Gunnar Gisli Porsteinsson and Ingibjorg Jona Guolaugsdottir and was educated and grew up in Iceland....