Obituaries

William "Bill" R. Whitney

William "Bill" R. Whitney

Aug 25, 2024

Marcy-William “Bill” R. Whitney, age 54, passed away in the comfort and dignity of his own home on Sunday, August 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on February 15, 1970, in New Hartford to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Withers) Whitney. He graduated from UFA and went on to become a master carpenter. On July 13, 1991,...

Memsa Lovic

Memsa Lovic

Aug 18, 2024

Memsa Lovic age 66, died August 18, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness.

Surviving are her husband Sefik, her children; 3 daughters, Amra Lovic, Aida Sidme and Sefika Pruitt; one son Aiden Lovic all of Utica; grandchildren and extended family members. 

Burial was held in the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Deerfield. 

Arrangements by Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home Inc., David Roefaro/Stephen...

Ajla Vukovic

Ajla Vukovic

Aug 15, 2024

Ajla Vukovic, age 20, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while traveling in Toledo Ohio. 

Surviving are her parents Ramiz and Esma Vukovic of Utica; two sisters Esmeralda and Samra Husic; her brother Faruk Vukovic and many extended family members and friends. 

Her ceremonial funeral services Rituals were held at the Scala & Roefaro Funeral...

My Kiet Vuong

My Kiet Vuong

Aug 11, 2024

Mrs. My Vuong age 61, of Utica, died August 11, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Derrick and Tuyen Nguyen of Utica and extended family members.

Funeral services will be held privately at Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home Inc. 1122 Culver Ave.

 

G. Marilyn Baister

G. Marilyn Baister

Aug 9, 2024



G. Marilyn Baister, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Sitrin Rehabilitation Center with her daughters by her side. Marilyn enjoyed living independently at home with the help of her daughters and granddaughter Meredith.

She was born in Utica, NY on August 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Alton Gage and Esther Zimmerman Bernhard. She...

Musija Mahmutovic

Musija Mahmutovic

Aug 9, 2024

Mrs. Musija Mahmutovic, age 65, of Utica, died Friday August 9, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital. 

Surviving are her beloved husband Halil "Holcho" and extended family and friends. 

Funeral services will be graveside on Saturday (Today) at 4:00 pm in Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Cosby Manor Rd.,Deerfield.

Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home Inc. 1122 Culver Ave.  

Muhammad Pe

Muhammad Pe

Aug 8, 2024

Mr. Muhammad Pe, age 72, died Thursday August 8, 2024, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Nora Jan, children, grandchildren and extended family. 

Funeral services were held at Scala & Roefaro funeral home with burial in Bosnian Islamic Cemtery 

Douglas R. Morehouse

Douglas R. Morehouse

Aug 2, 2024

Douglas R. Morehouse, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2024, in the comfort of his own home after a long illness.

He was a painter and handyman in the community. Douglas had a unique sense of humor and loved to make people smile and found laughter a very good medicine for a lot of his illness. 

He is survived by...

Thomas "Tim" Maggiolino

Thomas "Tim" Maggiolino

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas Francis "Tim" Maggiolino, 81, of New Hartford passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday July 28, 2024. 

He was born in Utica on November 12, 1942, the son of the late Thomas A. and Rose Cosentine Maggiolino. He was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On September 28, 1963, he was married to the late Rosalie M. (DelMonte)...

Husein Kekic

Husein Kekic

Jul 27, 2024

Husein Kekic age 66, of Utica died July 27, 2024, at the Abraham House in Utica. 

He is survived by his beloved children, siblings, nephews, nieces and extend family.

Burial was in the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery Cosby Manor Rd. Deerfield, NY

Henry J. "Jack" Irving

Henry J. "Jack" Irving

Jul 20, 2024

Henry J. “Jack” Irving age 97, of New Hartford passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at the Rome Memorial Hospital with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Utica, on October 30, 1926, a son of the late Henry J. Sr. and Mary White Irving and was educated in local schools. He interrupted his education...

Marguerite (Lazzaro) Dichiera

Marguerite (Lazzaro) Dichiera

Jul 8, 2024

Marguerite (Lazzaro) Dichiera, age 88, of Frankfort, NY passed away on Monday July 8, 2024, at the Eastern Star Nursing Center with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Syracuse, NY on May 30, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Rose Giarratano Lazzaro and was educated in local schools having graduated from TR Proctor High School...

Fatima Muric

Fatima Muric

Jul 3, 2024

Fatima Muric age 74, of Utica, died Wednesday July 3, 2024, with her family by her side.

Surviving are her husband Saban, her son Fahrudin (Alisa) Muric and her daughter Sanela (Edin) Selimovic, grandchildren and many other relatives. 

Burial was in the West Bosnian Islamic Cemtery. Marcy, NY

Mu Sar

Mu Sar

Jun 25, 2024

Mu Sar age 53 of Utica died June 25, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital.

He is survived by his wife and children.

Burial will be in the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Deerfield.

Gloria (Centolella) DiMare

Gloria (Centolella) DiMare

Jun 25, 2024

Mrs. Gloria (Centolella) DiMare, 96, of Rocklin, CA, formerly of Utica, died after a long illness on June 25, 2024, in CA.

She was born on April 6, 1928, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Peter and Julia Palmisano Centolella and attended Proctor High School in Utica, NY. In 1950, in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Utica, she...

Edward B Croghan

Edward B Croghan

Jun 12, 2024

Edward B. Croghan, age 78, of Clinton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday June 12, 2024, from a sudden Heart Attack.

He was born in Utica, on October 19, 1945, a son of the late John J. and Catherine “Kate” Doherty Croghan and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. On June 24, 1972, he was married to Linda Vivenzo in Blessed...

Eustace "Sonny" Minetos

Eustace "Sonny" Minetos

Jun 4, 2024

Eustace (Sonny) Minetos, age 84, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024, at home after a brief illness with his loving family by his side.

He was born in NYC, NY on April 13, 1940, a son of the late Gerasimos and Vula Kontegeorge Minetos and graduated from NYC schools. He served our country in the US Army from...

Elizabeth Ann Fox

Elizabeth Ann Fox

Jun 1, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Fox, age 61, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 1, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Rome, NY on September 4, 1962, a daughter of the late Russell D. and Ann E. Deighton Warner and was a graduate of NY Mills, High School. On July 4, 1982, she was married to Thomas Fox in Sylvan...

Linda (Zogby) Sullivan

Linda (Zogby) Sullivan

May 31, 2024

Linda (Zogby) Sullivan, age 75, of Vernon, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 31, 2024, at the Oneida City Hospital.

She was born in Utica on January 7, 1949, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Marilyn Jean (Slocum) Zogby and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Linda was married to Barry Sullivan, Sr. in 1970. 

Surviving are her...

Timothy J. Batson

Timothy J. Batson

May 27, 2024

MOODUS- Timothy James Batson, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the comfort and dignity of his daughter’s home. 

He was born on December 10, 1962, in Stamford, CT, son of Joseph D. and Janet (Fallon) Batson. Tim graduated from high school in Ontario, Canada and went on to attend Niagara University. On October 9, 2005, he...

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