Obituaries

Mar 14, 2013

Mrs. Jane M. (Perry) Fredsell, age 92 of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born on December 12, 1920 in Tupper Lake, NY, a daughter of the late Daniel and Cora Cagna Perry. Educated locally she was a graduate of T.R.ProctorHigh School....

Mar 10, 2013

Violet M. Proite, 89, of Ontario St., passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born December 12, 1923 in Abergavenny, Wales, a daughter of William and Elizabeth A�A�Carter and received her education in local schools. On December 16, 1944, Violet married U.S. Army Cpl. Vincent...

Mar 9, 2013

Mr. Frank P. Barresi, age 85, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital.

He was born on August 30, 1927 in Utica, a son of the late Peter and Mary Catalano Barresi, and was educated in local schools. On September 25, 1948 he was...

Mar 5, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Littell, age 60, of Utica passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held privately, with burial in the SaratogaNationalCemetery, next to her husband Stephen.

Funeral arrangements are by The Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, Inc. 1122 Culver Ave.

Monday,...

Mar 4, 2013

Mr. Felix J. Montana, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Nursing Home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on November 3, 1922, in Utica, a son of the late Philip and Vincenza Mineo Montana, and was educated in local schools.

On...

Feb 20, 2013

Mr. Gerard "Jerry" Galimo, age 60, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 with his loving son Sean by his side.

He was born on February 2, 1953 in Utica, a son of the late Dominick and Rose Costanza Galimo. Educated locally he was a graduate of T.R.ProctorHigh School.

Jerry...

Feb 19, 2013

Mrs. Carol (Cooper) Pattee, age 91, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at home.

She was born in Berea, KY on February 9, 1922, a daughter of the late Oscar and Stella Case Cooper.

Carol was raised and educated in Alabama, and a graduate of the University of Alabama.

Feb 9, 2013

Mr. George G. Guidera, age 72, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 9, 2013 at his home.

He was born on October 6, 1940 in Utica, a son of the late George and Letha Massago Guidera and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the US Army in the...

Jan 29, 2013

Mrs. Eleanor (Mazzacua) Barresi, age 84, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in UpstateMedicalCenter in Syracuse.

She was born on August 12, 1928 in Bradford, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia D'Agostino Mazzacua. On September 25, 1948 she was joined in marriage to Frank Barresi in Mt.CarmelChurch, a blessed...

Jan 23, 2013

The family of Antoinette Rita Bruno (Brescia) of Pinnacle Drive, Utica mourns the passing of their beloved mother who died on January 23, 2013. She was the last survivor of Frank and Francesca (Migliaccio) Brescia.

Born in Utica, Antoinette, her mother and two sisters Serafina and Mary moved to Brooklyn as...

Jan 21, 2013

Mrs. Ruth L. (Dann) Shaheen, age 94, of Utica, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born on January 24, 1918, in Dryden, NY, a daughter of the late Clayton M. and Elva Pond Dann. Ruth was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Nursing, and worked as...

Jan 20, 2013

Mrs. Joan C. (Giehl) Montrose, age 76, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 20, 2013 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on December 21, 1936 in Utica, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Henrietta I. French Giehl, and was educated in local schools. Joan was employed by General Electric...

Jan 18, 2013

Joseph J. Schafer Jr. age 82 of Utica passed away on Friday January 18, 2013 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on October 20th 1930, a son of the late Joseph and Theresa Gaeta Schafer. He was educated in local schools and graduated with honors from T.R....

Jan 13, 2013

Mrs. Norma I. (DiLegge) Occipinto, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Sunday January 13, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1922, in Utica, a daughter of the late Amadeo and Anna Salerna DiLegge, and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On April 24, 1948, she was joined in marriage...

Jan 7, 2013

Mrs. Emma M. Chapin, age 97, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2013 at home.

She was born on September 30, 1915 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Ritter McAfee.

On July 20, 1953 she was joined in marriage to Frank M. Chapin in Indiana,...

Jan 4, 2013

Mr. Edhem Lelic, born on March 11, 1932, moved on to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 4, 2013.

Surviving are his wife Halima; daughter Isobel Mejrima; and brother Muharem.

Terra Est Stella.

Luna Vitae Meae.

All are...

Jan 3, 2013

Mrs. Josephine "Ottavio" Frank, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Thursday January 3, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community, with her beloved family by her side. She was born April 4, 1919, in Utica, the daughter of the late Peter and Calogera Vaccaro Ottavio, and was educated in local schools. On September 2, 1946, she was...

Dec 23, 2012

Mr. Domenico Pedulla, age 73, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 23, 2012 with his beloved family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1939 in Bianco, Reggio Calabria, Italy a son of the late Giuseppe and Elizabeth Minicuci Pedulla and was educated in Italy. On December 30, 1962 he was married to...

Dec 21, 2012

Mrs. Dulija (Alic) Velic, age 74 of Utica, passed away on December 21, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born on December 19, 1938 in Bratunac, Bosnia, a daughter of the late Ramo and Ajka Alic.

Surviving are two sons, Osman Velic and Edhem Velic, both of Utica.

Private interment...

Dec 17, 2012

Mrs. Rosalie E. (Esposito) Bankert, age 81, of Utica, passed away on Monday December 17, 2012 at the Sitrin Health Care Center. She was born in Utica, on April 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Adeline D'Angelo Esposito. She was educated locally, having been a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On January...