Obituaries

Feb 15, 2023

Robert T. “Bob” Giglio, age 71, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at the Waterville Residential Care Center, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Bob was born in Utica, on June 21, 1951, the eldest son of Gloria (Critelli) Giglio and the late Russell T....

Feb 14, 2023

Girard A. Plante, 63, of Aburndale, MA, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away on February 14, 2023, with his beloved twin brother, Gerald, and life-time friend/nurse Jenna at his side.

Girard was a 1979 graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and received a resounding commencement ceremony standing ovation for his achievements. Girard went on to earn...

Feb 11, 2023

Geraldine Marie (Grande) Norton age 84, of Utica passed away on Saturday February 11, 2023, at MVHS, St. Luke’s Campus, with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica, on February 14, 1938, a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Talerico Grande and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On...

Feb 10, 2023

Carlton Harry Austin, age 76, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Carl was born in Cooperstown, NY on July 27, 1946 to the late Harry and Ruth Hornacek Austin. Carl grew up in West Winfield and attended Mount Markham Schools. He graduated fromUtica College in 1968 and worked for the US Department...

Feb 10, 2023

Mr. Donald W. Johnson, age 84, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday February 10, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica, on February 17, 1938, a son of the late Arthur C. and Mary McDonald Johnson and graduated from TR. Proctor High School.

Jan 29, 2023

Dorothy (Brodsky) Bernstein age 93, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023, after a brief illness.

She was born in Queens, NY a daughter of the late Benjamin and Sylvia Greenstein Stern and was educated in NYC schools.

She was married to Aarron Brodsky for several years until his passing in 1988. She was then...

Jan 26, 2023

Christine Johnson, age 64, of Utica, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Attapulgus, Georgia a daughter of the late  Mary Kinder and Robert Rucker. She was married to Bruce Johnson on September 8, 1984 a blessed union of...

Jan 26, 2023

Girolama “Mamie” DiSalvo, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023, at the age of 106, of natural causes at Masonic Care Community, Utica.

Born August 23,1916 to Onofrio and Anna Rizzo Tripoli in Bagheria, Province of Palermo, Sicily.

She married Giuseppe (Joseph) DiSalvo in October 1942.  Emigrated to USA, Utica NY in 1952.  With her...

Jan 25, 2023

Richard “Dick” H. Hughes, 87, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, with the loving support of his family.

A lifelong resident of this area, Dick was born on June 14, 1935, to the late Robert and Mathilda (Yost) Hughes and attended local schools. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952...

Jan 25, 2023

Zechariah “Zack” Karboski

Pulaski- Zechariah “Zack” Karboski, 33, passed away surrounded by the love and support of his family on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 after long battle of fighting addiction.

Zack was born on September 12, 1989 in Syracuse, the son of Gloria Karboski. He graduated from APW and went on to attend college.

Jan 22, 2023

John James DeTraglia, M.D., affectionately known as Dr. D., passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023.  He was born on April 21, 1943, in East Utica, the son of Gustave J. DeTraglia Sr. and Teresa Rose DeTraglia.  Later in life, John said that he would have spent his whole life in East Utica had not some adventures intervened.  John...

Jan 21, 2023

Anna Marie (Pezzorello) Fiorile, age 102, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023, and entered peacefully into eternal life.

She was born on December 30, 1920 a daughter of the late Francis and Marie Domenica Fiore Pezzorello. On August 6, 1945 she married Pasquale Fiorile with whom she shared 47 years filled with love and devotion until...

Jan 14, 2023

Izeta Elezovic age 75, of Utica died January 14, 2023 at the Oneida Center,

She was born on January 3, 1948 in Bosnia and emigrated to the USA and made her home in Utica.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Admira and Nasir Musanovic of Utica.

Funeral services and Janazah Prayers...

Jan 13, 2023

Phyllis (Sweet) Fraccola, age 83, went home peacefully to Our Lord on Friday January 13, 2023, with the blessings of her loving and devoted children by her side.

She was born on April 1, 1939 in Frankfort, NY a daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Tripple Sweet. On November 26, 1955 she was married to Augustine...

Jan 11, 2023

Frank L. Roefaro Sr., age 91, of Utica, passed away on peacefully on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at his home, with the love and support of his family.

He was born on January 30, 1931, in Utica, a son of the late Louis and Maria Antoinette S’Doia Roefaro. He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School,...

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. Dzebo Dizdarevic, age 74, of Utica passed away on January 5, 2023, in the Albany Medical Center.

He was born in Bosnia on April 2, 1948, and emigrated to the US and Utica in 2003.

Surviving are his wife Hasnija; two sons Dzevsad and Jevad Dizdarevic, and his grandchildren.

Services will be...

Jan 3, 2023

Jane F. (Wolcott) Klein, age 54, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 14, 1968, a daughter of the late James E. and Frances Giglio Wolcott and was educated in local schools. On July 8, 1995,...

Jan 1, 2023

Abu M. Mahiuddin Khan, MD, passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023, at the Siegenthaler Center with his family at his side.  He was born in 1936 in Pabna, Bangladesh, where he graduated from Dacca (now Dhaka) Medical College in 1960, specializing in Internal Medicine. While in medical school, he traveled to areas impacted by monsoons and other disasters...

Dec 29, 2022

Mrs. Congetta “Tina” (Caruso) DeGironimo, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Thursday December 29, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community with her beloved family by her side.

She was born September 14, 1930, in Syracuse, a daughter of the late John and Carmela Lupino Caruso, and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School.

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Dec 27, 2022

UTICA-Elisa Durso, 91, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday December 27, 2022, at the Masonic Care Community and rejoined her beloved husband in Heaven.

Born in Pontecorvo, Italy, on May 21, 1931, Elisa was the daughter of the late Saverio and Concetta (Iorio) Ciocca. On September 8, 1955, she married Mariano Durso in Pontecorvo, Italy,...