Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Hazim Sabanagic, age 90, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica.

Graveside services will be Friday, December 29,2023 at the West Bosnian Cemetery at 3 PM.

Dec 19, 2023

Phyllis A. Hopping, age 79, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023, after a long battle with emphysema, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Utica on October 30, 1944, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen Lambert Suiter and was educated in local schools. On August 21,...

Dec 17, 2023

Boonville- Carmen C. Lindfield, Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital, with his beloved children by his side.

He was born April 27, 1950, a son of the late Earl W. and Josephine (Rosato) Lindfield and was educated locally having graduated from TR Proctor High School. On July 4,...

Dec 15, 2023

Raymond P. Casatelli, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 100 years of age.

He was born on May 14, 1923,in Utica, New York, son of the late Assunta and Raffale Casatelli. Throughout his life, he maintained a close relationship with God and his faith.  He experienced several brushes with death, including serving three years in the European Theater...

Dec 7, 2023

Ana Anusic, age 88, of Utica, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness on Thursday December 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Banja Luka, Bosnia a daughter of the late Simo and Zlata Pujic Anusic and came to the United States from Croatia several years ago as...

Dec 5, 2023

Joseph S. Tarkowski II, age 66, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

He was born on August 29, 1957, a son of the late Joseph and Mae (Pickett) Tarkowski Sr. Joe was a 1975 graduate of Notre Dame High School and went on to receive his...

Dec 3, 2023

UTICA-Mary Ann (Wolkonowski) Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Yorkville on November 15, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Jadwiga (Mironowicz) Wolkonowski. Mary Ann was employed with the New York City School District for many years, teaching both elementary...

Dec 3, 2023

Rainer Kohlbrenner, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Foltsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Herkimer, with love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Germany on January 4, 1953, a son of the late Walter and Klara (Zah) Kohlbrenner. Rainer graduated from UFA and went on to be employed...

Dec 2, 2023

Dzemila Delanovic, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Wynn Hospital.

Graveside services will be at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 3 PM.

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Byron A. “Todd” Abraham, age 83, of Utica, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on January 20, 1940, a son of the late George and Mabel Elias Abraham and was a graduate of local schools. On September...

Nov 28, 2023

Marie Agnes (Reilly) Lloyd, age 88, passed on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 with her family by her side and went to Heaven to be with her husband.

She was born on September 24, 1935 in Utica, a daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Lamphear) Reilly. Marie graduated from UCA and went on to be employed with...

Nov 24, 2023

Ronald F. Cardillo age 80, of Utica, passed away on Friday November 24, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on January 4, 1943, a son of the late Raymond and Mary Mancuso Cardillo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Ron also attended...

Nov 22, 2023

Ruth Ella (Sharon) Hazzard, age 81, passed away on Wednesday November 22, 2023, in the Wynn Hospital Utica.

She was born in Utica NY, on March 27, 1942, and was the daughter of Ella Mae Brockert and stepdaughter of Morris Stevens.  Ruth was raised on the Hurricane Road in Cold Brook where she attended school in Poland,...

Nov 18, 2023

Hamida Zejnic, age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the Grand Rehabilitation in Ilion.

She is survived by her two daughters Senada Hisenaj and Mirsada Dosic and an extended loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Bosnian...

Nov 17, 2023

Joyce M. (Wakeel) Zammiello, age 82, of Utica passed away on Friday November 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on August 1, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Anna Jweid Wakeel and was a graduate of UFA and attended the Utica...

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Frank “Big Cheech” Faccioli, age 83, of Utica and Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family on Wednesday November 1, 2023, after a short illness.

Frank was born in Utica, New York on July 6, 1940, to Anthony and Rose (Giglio) Faccioli and attended Thomas R. Proctor High School. On...

Oct 30, 2023

Fannie M. Parrotta, age 94, passed away on Monday October 30, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on January 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Esposito Parrotta, and was a 1946 graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Oct 30, 2023

Louise (Cecilia) Borruso age 92, of Yorkville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her home with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica, May 3, 1931, a daughter of the late Neno and Mary (Presite) Cecilia. Louise was a 1949 graduate of UFA High School. On July 25, 1953, she married...

Oct 26, 2023

Central Square- Nicholas “Nick” Losito, age 67, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications on October 26, 2023 at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Syracuse on April 30, 1956, a son of the late Vito and Shirley (LaBeef) Losito. Nick graduated from APW and went on to be a heavy equipment...

Oct 24, 2023

Stanley R. Boris, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 24, 1936 in Utica, a son of the late Stanley R. and Evelyn (Dukette) Boris. Stanley graduated from Proctor. He bravely served his country with the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict...