Obituaries

Jan 7, 2015

Mr. Louis A. Cozza age 66, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on April 13, 1948 a son of the late Paul R. and Rose M. Rintrona Cozza and was educated in local schools,...

Dec 30, 2014

Mr. Leo F. Hobaica Jr., 68 of Los Angeles, CA, Soreze, France and most recently Utica, NY passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2014.

Leo earned his bachelors degree in Literature, Philosophy and Religion at

Le Moyne College and received an MFA degree in Fibers/Mixed-Media Sculpture/Installation from...

Dec 26, 2014

Mr. John (Johnny G) Giovinco, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Friday December 26, 2014 at the Pines Nursing Home.

He was born in Utica on January 1, 1921, a son of the late Giovanni and Pietrina Guercio Giovinco and was educated in local schools. He also attended MohawkValleyCommunity College....

Dec 23, 2014

Mrs. Maryann (Amendola) Allen, age 72, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born in Utica on November 4, 1942 a daughter of the late Dominick and Josephine Russo Amendola. She was a graduate of TR...

Dec 19, 2014

Mr. Erwin Bernard Hughes, age 91, of New Hartford, passed away on Friday December 19, 2014 at the Presbyterian Home.

He was born on July 4, 1923 in Utica, a son of the late Richard and Elsie Bardwell Hughes. Educated locally, he was a graduate of UticaFreeAcademy.

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Dec 10, 2014

Mrs. Anna (Fusillo) Cozzi, age 92, passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2014 at the Sitrin Health Care Center with her loving family at her side.

Surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Frank Leone of FL. and Rosie and Sam Spuches of Syracuse and many nieces and nephews, especially Rosemary and Bob Spina,...

Dec 8, 2014

Mrs. Elinor M. (Perry) Malozzi, age 96, of Utica, passed away on Monday December 8, 2014 at the Presbyterian Home with her beloved family by her side.

She was born June 8, 1918, in Tupper Lake, NY, a daughter of the late Daniel and Cora Cagna Perry, and was educated in...

Dec 4, 2014

Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" (Lacy) Sadallah, age 51, New Hartford, NY went to be with her God on Thursday December 4, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Maggie fought a courageous five year battle with breast cancer.

She was born on July 23, 1963 in Ilion, NY a daughter of...

Dec 3, 2014

Mrs. Nellie (Ayoub) Jacobs, age 94, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday December 3, 2014 at the Sitrin Health Care Center with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 4, 1920 in Utica, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Ferris Ayoub, and was educated in...

Nov 30, 2014

Mr. Joseph E. Colicci, age 94, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 30, 2014 in Harrisburg, PA., where he had resided with his son and daughter-in-law.

He was born in Utica on October 12, 1920, a son of the late Angelo and Frances Palazzo Colicci, and was a graduate...

Nov 28, 2014

Mr. E. Charles (Chuck) DeTraglia age 92, of Utica, passed away on Friday November 28, 2014 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on February 3, 1922 a son of the late Pasquale and Giovianna Colacicco DeTraglia and was educated in local...

Nov 28, 2014

Miss Rosemary Lewis, age 84, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 28, 2014 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter, with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on December 10, 1929 a daughter of the late Shafie and Hazel Shahoud Lewis and was educated in local schools.

Rosemary was...

Nov 26, 2014

Mrs. Julie (Yapaolo) Ciancia, age 96, passed away on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at the Masonic Care Community with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on May 14, 1918, in Utica, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Julia Camelo Yapaolo and was educated in local schools, graduating...

Nov 18, 2014

Mrs. Wanda (Olkowski) Caputo, age 96, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2014.

She was born in Utica on January 18, 1918, a daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna Walczyk Olkowski, and was educated in local schools.

On June 15, 1940, she was united...

Nov 14, 2014

Mr. Thomas A. Damiano, age 82, of Utica died unexpectedly on Friday November 14, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Surviving are one son Jamie Damiano of Buffalo; and nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Louise Tanoury Damiano and his beloved daughter Victoria.

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Nov 14, 2014

Isaiah Lane Russell, age 23 went to be with his Lord on Friday November 14, 2014.

He was born December 11, 1990, and was educated in Utica schools and was attending MVCC. He was employed with the Oneida Co. DPW.

Isaiah loved his daughter more than anything. He also made everyone he knew...

Nov 13, 2014

On November 13, 2014, David Amir Rahman left this world to ascend into the heavens. We lost an iridescent star. Born in Utica, NY on February 3, 1991 to Alan and Donna Rahman. David is survived by his father Alan Abdul Rahman, mother Donna M. Rahman, older brother Alan M. Rahman, and older sister Nicole...

Oct 27, 2014

Mr. Raymond (Ray) G. LaComb, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Faxton/St. Luke's HealthcareCenter after a short illness.

He was born on May 23, 1928 in Delhouise, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Leo and Alida (Compeau) LaComb, and was educated in Massena, NY....

Oct 15, 2014

Mr. Peter Horan Thompson age 71, of New Hartford, died peacefully on Wednesday October 15, 2014 at his home with his loved ones by his side.

He was born in Watertown, NY on December 19, 1942 a son of the late Lloyd and Ruth Horan Thompson and was a graduate of The Manlius...

Oct 11, 2014

Mrs. Katharine "Kay" Citrinite Godfrey age 89, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2014 with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on December 25, 1924 a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Brindisi Citrinite and was educated in local schools. She was married to Harry Godfrey...