Felisa Ann White
Aug 9, 2017
Felisa White of 1 Kavod Road, New Hartford, entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2017. She was born in Painted Post on August 7, 1939, a daughter of Ernest and Mary (Galvin) Comstock, who maintained a family farm in Canfield. Her husband, Roy L. White, predeceased her in 1988. Known throughout her life to be typically friendly and sociable,...
Laura Gryska Gallant
Jul 23, 2017
On Sunday, July 23, 2017, Laura Gryska Gallant was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Laura was the second of four children born to Mark and Sophie Gryska in Meshoppen, PA, on December 11, 1952. She was a sensitive, thoughtful, and studious child who loved to learn. These were characteristics she shared with all who encountered...
Rochelle Mayer
May 30, 2017
Rochelle Mayer, of 1 Kavod Road, New Hartford, entered into rest on May 30, 2017. She was born September 26, 1941, in Brooklyn. Her parents, Robert and Myra Levin Mayer loved her very much and made many sacrifices for her, including relocating to Florida for a period of time. Rochelle resided at Maple ICF for over 20 years and was...
Ralph J. Wood
May 29, 2017
Ralph J. Wood, 57, of Utica, passed away May 29, 2017. Ralph was born October 12, 1959, in Germany. He has no known survivors. Services will be Friday at 11 am at Childs Chapel in Forest Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Ed Townsend officiating. Arrangements are with Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.
Merrell C. Washington
Apr 24, 2017
Merrell C. Washington has entered his place of rest on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was the son of the late Nina Washington and Herbert Freeman. Merrell was a US Army veteran of WW II, was a member of the American Legion Post #229 and was retired from A & P Supermarket. He was predeceased by his wife, Iona; son,...
Betty J. Bennett
Mar 1, 2017
Miss Betty J. Bennett, of New Hartford, entered into eternal rest on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare after a brief illness. As she had been throughout her life, she was blessed with the company of many dear and attentive friends and surrounded by prayers in her final days. Although she was born legally blind in both...
Anucha Wilson
Feb 3, 2017
Mr. Anucha Wilson, 85, of St. Johnsville, formerly of Utica, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Private interment took place at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica. Arrangenments are with the Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.
Mary Teti Casab
Jan 20, 2017
Mary Teti Casab, 94, of Utica, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. She was born August 16, 1922, in Utica, the daughter of the late Joseph and Congetta Cefali Teti. Along with her late husband, Fred Casab, she owned and operated Fred's Foodland in Chadwicks. Mary was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish and was a...
Sally L. Knoblauch
Jan 5, 2017
Sally L. Knoblauch, 80, of Utica, formerly of Johnstown, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was born August 24, 1936, in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Clayton and Lillian Olmstead. She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben; and is survived by four children, Lynn, Brenda, Lori and Reuben. Private interment will be in Ephratah Cemetery in the spring....
Ernest J. Martin
Dec 22, 2016
Ernest J. Martin, 90, affectionately known as "Jay," formerly of Lowville, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Clearwater, FL. He was born May 2, 1926, in Lowville, a son of the late Ernest C. and Veronica Schramp Martin. Jay was a graduate of Lowville Academy, received his Bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure College and his Master's degree from Fordham...
Dr. Gerald Berg
Dec 12, 2016
Gerald Berg, Ph.D, of Brighton, NY, passed away December 12, 2016 at age 88. Predeceased by his parents, Lily and Abe Berg; his sisters-in-law, Gloria Berg and Alice (Cissie) Yablin; his brother-in-law, Sanford Jacobson; and his nephew Michael Jacobson. Survived by his beloved wife, Lila; his children, Robin (Gregg Tabakin), Michel (Sarah Nemetz) and Stacie (Erwin Rydell); brother, Melvin Berg;...
Marion J. Smith
Dec 4, 2016
Marion J. Smith, 85, of Utica, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her daughter Karen's home, with her family by her side. Born October 10, 1931, in Utica, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marion Saunders Vaeth. Marion was a graduate of New Hartford High School, Utica Psychiatric Center School of Nursing and received her Bachelor...
Matthew P. Ciecko
Nov 28, 2016
With broken hearts, we give our beloved baby boy to the Lord. Matthew P. "Matt" Ciecko, 28, of North Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2016. He was born June 7, 1988, in New Hartford, the son of Carl and Colleen McCarthy Ciecko. Matt was a graduate of Proctor High School, where he excelled in baseball, football, and...
Douglas A. Morris
Nov 20, 2016
Douglas Augustine Morris, 79, of 1 Kavod Road, New Hartford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born in Watertown on July 8, 1937, and resided in Northern and Central NY throughout his life. He was an avid "I Love Lucy" fan and was well known for his dimpled smile, the mischievous twinkle in his bright...
Dr. Gerald Kelberman
Nov 13, 2016
Dr. Gerald Kelberman, 88, of Orlando, FL, formally of Utica, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Gerry was born January 10,1928, in Brooklyn, NY. He was the youngest of 5 children of the late Blima Schneider and Benjamin Kelberman, who had immigrated to NYC in the early 1900's. He attended City College of New York, and subsequently graduated from...
Philip Schaeffer
Nov 2, 2016
Philip Schaeffer, 89, of New Hartford, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born October 26, 1927, in Brooklyn, the son of the late Samuel and Pauline Weber Schaeffer. He received his education in Brooklyn and attended NYU. Phil was a US Army veteran of WW II serving as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. On December 17,...
Alice M. (Cissie) Yablin
Oct 30, 2016
Alice M. (Cissie)Yablin, of Pittsford, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at age 83. Predeceased by her brother, Sanford Jacobson; and nephew, Michael Jacobson. Survived by her beloved daughter, Rachelle Yablin (Larry Federman); sister, Lila (Gerry) Berg; brother, Wayne (Gloria) Jacobson; sister-in-law, Rosalind Jacobson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be at Temple B'rith Kodesh, 2131...
Joseph A. Bartholomeo
Oct 20, 2016
Joseph Anthony Bartholomeo, 24, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Whitesboro, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 of an accidental drowning at his home. He was born January 15, 1992, in New Hartford, the son of Gerard and Lisa Bentz Bartholomeo. Joe was educated in Whitesboro schools prior to moving to Las Vegas, where he graduated high school. Joe...
Carmelo L. Cracchiolo
Oct 14, 2016
Carmelo L. "Larry" Cracchiolo, 87, of Utica, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at The Pines at Utica, with his family by his side, listening to Frank Sinatra and Jerry Vale. He was born October 9, 1929, in Castelmare, Gondolfo, Sicily, the son of the late Gennaro and Leonarda Buccellato Cracchiolo and received his education in Brooklyn. He was a...
Dominick A. Logalbo
Oct 6, 2016
Dominick A. LoGalbo, 64, of New Hartford, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. He was born February 2, 1952, in Utica, the son of the late Anthony and Marian Arthur LoGalbo and was educated in Utica schools. Dominick, at one time worked at Utica Veal and also helped his parents with their restaurant, L & M...
