Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. William L. “Bill” Prato age 93, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, after a brief illness with the love and support of his family.

He was born April 15, 1930, in Utica, a son of the late Louis and Philomena Ambroselli Prato and was a graduate of...

Apr 13, 2023

Whitesboro- Arthur “Art” Holyoke Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare.

He was born on March 7, 1943, in Virginia, a son of the late Arthur Sr and Eldine (Steeves) Holyoke. Art graduated and went on to serve his country in the US Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic....

Apr 11, 2023

UTICA-Lillian (Abdella) Mody, age 93, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV., surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on November 12, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Eddo) Abdella. Lillian graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester, Mass., and the Worcester School...

Apr 10, 2023

Mrs. Inez R. Paravati, passed away peacefully on Monday April 10, 2023, with the love of her family in her heart and by her side. She was 95 years old and enjoyed many happy years with her loving family and friends.

Inez was born in Utica, on September 26, 1927, the daughter of the late Angelo and...

Apr 4, 2023

Cynthia A. (Dote) Hammond, age 73, of Newport, NY, formerly of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on April 4, 2023, at home with her beloved son by her side.

She was born in Utica on May 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and MaryAnn Dote and was a graduate of UFA and MVCC. Cynthia was...

Apr 4, 2023

UTICA-Darwin Douglas Rocker, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, after a brief illness.

He was born on November 6, 1949, in Boonville, NY the son of the late Walter and Harriett (Burdick) Rocker. Darwin graduated from Remsen High School in 1968 and went on to serve his...

Mar 31, 2023

Youssef “Joe” Moussa age 83, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 31, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with the love and support of his family by his side.

He was born on February 10, 1940 in Lebanon, one of six children of the late Georges and Marieanna Asmar Moussa. He was married to Anna...

Mar 28, 2023

Vincenza “Chancy” Tedesco passed away on Tuesday, March 28 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Utica New York daughter of the late Leonard and Frances Recchia Ditano. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years Vincent and her son Vincent Jr.

She is survived by her son Joseph (Christina); daughter, Antoinette; grandchildren, Debra,...

Mar 27, 2023

George “Ron” Hughes, age 90, of Rome, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday March 27, 2023, with the love of his family in his heart.

He was born in Rome, NY on November 29, 1932, a son of the late George and Julia Paff Hughes and was educated in Rome Schools. Ron was a graduate of Syracuse...

Mar 25, 2023

PALM HARBOR,FL-Richard (Dick) Raymer peacefully passed away at the age of 83 in the comfort of his own home on March 25, 2023. Dick was born on September 1, 1939 in Utica, New York to Nicholas and Margaret (Grant) Raymer. A graduate of Utica Catholic Academy, he was a standout athlete excelling in baseball where upon graduation was signed...

Mar 24, 2023

Caroline (Joanne) Gorea, age 76, formerly of Utica, passed away on Friday March 24, 2023, at Henderson Hospital in Nevada, from a 13 year battle with cancer, with her daughter by her side.

She was born November 9,1946, in Meridian, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy Carbone. Caroline worked several years in casinos in...

Mar 12, 2023

Mrs. Lauretta A. (Centolella) Taurisano age 81, of Utica and Palm City, FL passed away on Sunday March 12, 2023, at her home in Florida, with her beloved husband and daughters by her side.

She was born on October 18, 1941, in Utica, a daughter of the late Louis M. and Catherine Coluzza Centolella. She graduated from...

Mar 9, 2023

UTICA- Jose Fuentes, age 78, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on May 26, 1944, a son of the late Tranquilino and Juanita Rivera Fuentes. Jose came to the US several years ago.

He is survived by his three...

Mar 1, 2023

John “Lanny” Romano, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, with the love and support of his two daughters by his side.

He was born in Utica, on August 22, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the...

Feb 27, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Zammiello, age 61, of Utica, passed away on Monday February 27, 2023, with the love and support of her family by her side.

She was born in Utica, on December 4, 1961, a daughter of Adrienne Giglio and the late Richard Randazzo.  Cathy was educated in local schools.

Cathy was employed as a...

Feb 27, 2023

Anna (Saba) Moussa age 84, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 27, 2023, with the love and support of her family by her side.

She was born on March 15, 1938, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Sessine and Rose Hanna Saba. She was married to Youssef “Joe” Moussa on September 9, 1962,...

Feb 22, 2023

Umaiya Al Aqaad

1954-2023

UTICA- Umaiya Al Aqaad, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Syria on May 12, 1954 to Hassan and Kother Al Aqaad. Umaiya immigrated to the United States 13 years ago.

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Feb 20, 2023

Michael A. Mathews, age 39, of Frankfort, NY passed away on Monday February 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his loving parents and sister by his side. Michael was a courageous young man who faced many challenges and never complained. He was an inspiration to everyone he met.

He was born in Ilion, NY on June...

Feb 17, 2023

Antoinette “Ann” DeSantis age 92, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday February 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Stamford, CT. on March 10, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Rose Donato Zenobio. On February 16, 1952, she was married to Michael...

Feb 15, 2023

Paula D'Angelo Blair, 88, of Utica and Suffolk, Va., left us on February 15, 2023. She was the iconic, beloved mother of Nancy, Neil, and Becky Blair, grandmother of Francesca and Gillian Krivitsky and a cherished friend, confidant and champion to so many.

Paula's resume was short, but her impact and legacy are written large on the...