Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Mr. John Ferris, age 65, of the Pines Nursing Center, Utica passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital Center.

He was born on January 8, 1958, in New Hartford a son of the late George and Sarah Joseph Ferris and was educated in local schools. John was employed with the County of Oneida...

Jun 23, 2023

John A. Popeo, of Utica, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, some 5 months shy of his 100th birthday.  Born in Utica on November 18, 1923, he was a 1942 graduate of Proctor High School and also studied finance at Rider College, Trenton, N.J.

With humility, John was proud of his...

Jun 10, 2023

Armeta (Rockwell) Singer Berg age 97, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023, at the Siegenthaler Center for Hospice with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Little Falls, NY on December 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Fred and MaryJane Boyer Rockwell. She was married to Richard Singer for many...

Jun 9, 2023

Leona M. (Klein-Joslin) Critelli age 85, of Utica passed away on Friday June 9, 2023, with the love of her family in her heart, at the Sitrin Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Utica on October 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Mauricio and Velma Klein Mario. Leona also knew the love of her grandmother Eva...

Jun 3, 2023

Matthew F. Kozak age 63, of Clinton, NY, formerly of Yorkville, NY passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023, with his devoted family and friends by his side.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on April 1, 1960, a son of the late John and Stephanie Wolkonowski Kozak and was a 1978 graduate of NY Mills...

May 31, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ryan Abdelaal announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday May 31, 2023, at the age of 34, from complications due to lifelong hypertension.

Ryan was born in Easton, PA on August 6, 1988, and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School, Class of 2006. He attended Mohawk Valley Community...

May 27, 2023

Johanne (Ayoub) Amitrano, age 84, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 27, 2023, at her home with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on November 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Fred and Fannie DeGeorge Ayoub and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On October...

May 26, 2023

Mrs. Lucille Blando age 100, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023, after a brief illness with her loving family by her side.

She was born on her grandparents, farm in Marcy, NY on June 20, 1922, a daughter of the late Paul and Marietta Palmero Galasso. After her birth the family moved to Brooklyn, NY for...

May 25, 2023

Walter A. Ruszala, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the peace and comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Utica on August 7, 1928, a son of the late John and Anna (Kurek) Ruszala. Walter graduated from local schools and went on to serve his country...

May 22, 2023

Marcos Soler Donastorg, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023.

He was born in Higuey in the Dominican Republic as son of Mario and Confesora (Donastorg) Soler.

Marcos was married to Altagracia Eugenia Santana de Soler in 1999. He was a carpenter by trade.

Left to mourn his loss are...

May 9, 2023

BARNEVELD- Clyde K. "Buddy" Rotach, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 9, 2023, in the comfort and dignity of his own home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

He was born January 23, 1947, in Utica, a son of the late Clyde and Congetta (Arcuri) Rotach. On December 18, 1976, he married the love...

May 4, 2023

Mr. Paul A. Marose, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born on March 21, 1947, in Utica, a son of the late Peter and Nancy (Perrone) Marose and graduated from local schools. He served in the US Army Reserves...

Apr 30, 2023

UTICA- Josephine T. (Lee) Kilburn, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born on November 27, 1930, in Utica, a daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Calogero) Lee and graduated from T. R. Proctor High School. On December 27, 1952, she married Frederick...

Apr 30, 2023

UTICA- Kristen M. Centolella, age 51, passed away peacefully at Faxton-St. Luke’s Health care on Sunday, April 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born on April 5, 1972, in New Hartford, a daughter of Dolores Raiano Centolella and the late Raymond L. Centolella. Kristen graduated from Utica Schools. She was employed as...

Apr 30, 2023

Kenneth Corley, 57, of Utica passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Siegenthaler Center.

Burial will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, NY.

Apr 27, 2023

Norman “Nonnie” Pensero age 88, of Utica, passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Utica on December 3, 1934, a son of the late Frank and Mary Musa Pensero. He went to Utica Free Academy and was a graduate...

Apr 27, 2023

Parish- Doris A. Gosch, 87, passed away in the comfort and dignity of her own home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

She was born on October 5, 1935 in Syracuse to the late Robert T. and Garnet E. (Montando) Hayes. Doris graduated from Mexico Academy and Central Schools. On May 7, 1955, she married Donald J. Gosch...

Apr 24, 2023

UTICA- Vito A. “Parky” Loparco, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023, in AZ., surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 3, 1930, in Utica a son of the late Eugene and Anna (Scarafile) Loparco. Vito graduated from T. R. Proctor High in 1948 and went on to attend...

Apr 23, 2023

Altagracia Sepulveda age 95, of Utica, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on May 13, 1927, in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Pedro Sepulveda and Agustina Melendez and was educated in Puerto Rico. She was married to Juan Melendez in Puerto Rico, a loving...

Apr 21, 2023

Rita (Neri) Fumarola age 93, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on April 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Ralph and Carmella Zasa Neri and was a graduate of UFA High School. On May 26, 1951, she was...