Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Dorothy Jackson Tallini, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1934 in Ilion a daughter of the late LaVerne Rowland Jackson and Edna Mae Belle Brown. Dorothy had a lifelong thirst for learning and received her associate degree from Utica College. After completing nursing school, she went on...

Oct 11, 2023

Kyler J. Yozzo age 17, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 11, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare

He was born in New Hartford, NY on November 14, 2005, a son of Joshua Yozzo and Erica Murray and was educated in local schools. Kyler was employed at Rocky’s on the Lake Restaurant at Hinckley Lake.

Oct 9, 2023

Whitesboro-Gail Morton Heitz, age 84, joined her beloved husband Leslie on Monday, October 9, 2023 in the comfort and dignity of her own home.

She was born on January 12, 1939 a daughter of the late Irving G. and Ruth (Baker) Morton. Gail was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On May 5, 1959 she married the...

Oct 5, 2023

Sefika Mukic, age 77, of Frankfort passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Sabahudin "Budo" and Lily Mukic; two grandsons, Alan (Adella) Mukic and Dennis (Indera) Mukic and her great-grandchildren and her daughter in Bosnia.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 12 Noon...

Oct 4, 2023

Wilson Baptiste, age 40, formerly of Nyack, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Sep 26, 2023

Paulo Edi,  born on01/01/1985 in Bor South Sudan, to Al daw Widalaa and Rasheel Anyieth Akuei Kur. Following intensified violence in South Sudan, his family moved to Khartoum for safety. There, he attended nursery and basic education at Anglican Church. Paulo moved to Comboni College for secondary education. He was thereafter displaced to Egypt like most compatriots. Family background:...

Sep 25, 2023

Gelardo E. “Jerry” Zenzillo, Jr., age 34, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital Center, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on November 29, 1988, a son of Gelardo C. “Jerry” and Janine Glatt Zenzillo and was a graduate of New Hartford...

Sep 22, 2023

Fikreta Ceranic, age 57, of Utica died Friday September 22, 2023 at the Pines Rehabilitation Center, Utica.

Survived by her daughter, Amela Lugonic; two sons Suljo and Nuredin Kozenjic and extended family members.

Services will be Sunday Sept. 24th at 3:00 pm at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery, Cosby Manor Rd. Deerfield.

Sep 21, 2023

Muharem Mujcic, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Samuel J. Simon, Sr. age 90, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his beloved son Sam and family by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 5, 1933, a son of the late Abraham and Ida Joseph Simon and was a graduate of TR Proctor...

Sep 5, 2023

Vincent P. Speciale, age 84 of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born on August 30, 1939, in Utica, a son of the late Joseph and Antoinette Mercieri Speciale and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. In 1965,...

Sep 3, 2023

Joseph A. Nesci, Jr. age 94, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home with the love and support of his wife and children.

He was born in Utica, on August 4, 1929, a son of the late Joseph and Marie Antonia Costa Nesci and was a graduate of...

Aug 21, 2023

Mrs. Audrey Ann Rich, 90, of New Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Utica, NY, on March 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Hart Zillioux. She graduated from Utica Catholic Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree in English from LeMoyne College in...

Aug 20, 2023

Paul David Toti, II age 63, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the support of his loving family.

He was born in Utica on March 12, 1960, a son of Barbara Myers Toti and the late Paul David Toti. He was educated in local schools and graduated...

Aug 19, 2023

Lucille A. DeSimone age 86, of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, after a brief illness with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on July 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Charles and Amelia DelMonte Chiarello and was educated in local schools...

Aug 16, 2023

Claudia H. Livingston age 75, of Utica, passed away on August 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born on January 18, 1948, in Bad-Nauheim, Germany a daughter of the late Arno and Janina Losowski Roeseler. She came to the US in 1969, where she became a culinary Chef working for several restaurant establishments around...

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Russell A. Lupi age 69, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 in Syracuse, NY, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on June 22, 1954, the son of the late Amedeo and Marie Lupi. On October 19, 1990, he married the...

Jul 9, 2023

Angelina “Lena Bena” Dorsagno age 17, of Utica, passed into the Arms of the Lord on Sunday July 9, 2023, at the Gulisano Childrens Hospital in Syracuse, NY after a courageous life-long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Hartford, NY on January 9, 2006, a daughter of Brandi...

Jul 7, 2023

Anthony J. Calenzo age 92, of Utica, passed away on Friday July 7, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, NY, on April 24, 1931, a son of the late Michael and Rose Lupino Calenzo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On November...

Jul 1, 2023

Kathleen A. Hobaica age 90, of Utica, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on October 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette Benedetto Graziadei. After the untimely death of her mother, Kay also knew...