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Barbara Kokesch

Barbara Kokesch

May 14, 2012

Mrs. Barbara (Maher) Kokesch, 78,of New York Mills, entered eternal life on Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Presbyterian Home. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Maroney Maher. She moved to the Utica area with her family when she was three months old. She was a 1951 graduate of T.R. Proctor...

John  G. Simpson  Sr.

John G. Simpson Sr.

Apr 22, 2012

John G. Simpson, Sr., 86, of New Hartford, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1925, in Warsaw, NY the son of the late Edward and Mary Ellen McConeghy Simpson and was a graduate of St. Francis deSales High School, Class of 1944. He was a US Army veteran of WW...

Walter  Joseph Niznik

Walter Joseph Niznik

Apr 10, 2012

Walter J. Niznik, 89, of Utica, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2012, with family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1923 to the late Felix and Mary (Gacek) Niznik. He was raised and educated in Utica. Walter served in the US Army during WW II. On November 10, 1945, he married Shirley Theresa Keene, at St....

Brandi  D. Kattato

Brandi D. Kattato

Mar 19, 2012

Brandi D. Kattato, 42, of Buffalo, formerly of Utica and Syracuse, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 19, 2012, at her home in Buffalo. She was born in Utica, the daughter of Francis G. Kattato and the late Sharon L. (Eddo) Olivera. Brandi was a graduate of Utica Free Academy and went on to Mohawk Valley Community College where...

Michael J. Mcguirl L.M.S.W.

Michael J. Mcguirl L.M.S.W.

Mar 16, 2012

The head of the Irish Clan of McGuirl, Michael J. McGuirl, of Utica and Sylvan Beach, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1925, in Utica, the son of the late Michael and Luva Lowell McGuirl. He was educated locally at St. Agnes School, St. Francis deSales School and in...

Nicholas  S. Labella

Nicholas S. Labella

Feb 24, 2012

Nicholas S. LaBella, 74,of Utica, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 24, 2012, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born the eldest son of Michael and Mary Comito LaBella and graduated from both Wetmore and Thomas R. Proctor High School. Nick graduated from Mohawk Valley Community College with a Mechanical...

Carolyn  A. Thompson

Carolyn A. Thompson

Jan 20, 2012

Carolyn A. (Heath) Thompson, 55 years old, of Morrisville, died Friday January 20, 2012 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with a brief illness. Carolyn was born in Utica, NY and grew up in Waterville, NY where she graduated from high school. She was a graduate of Colgate University and SUNY Morrisville...

Bruno  N. Tomaino

Bruno N. Tomaino

Jan 15, 2012

Bruno N. Tomaino, 91, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Sitrin Health Care Center. He was born October 11, 1920, in Utica, the son of the late Pasquale and Sarah Sinopoli Tomaino and was educated in Utica schools. He was married to Palma Sacco and together they had four children. She passed away...

Anna Loftus

Anna Loftus

Jan 5, 2012

Anna Loftus, 96, of the Heritage Health Care Center, Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the home. A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, with Rev. Joseph Zareski officiating. Arrangements are with the Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Inc., Utica/New Hartford.

William  F. Newell  Jr.

William F. Newell Jr.

Jan 1, 2012

William F. "Bill" Newell, Jr., 75, of Utica, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born November 24, 1936, in Utica, the son of the late William F., Sr. and Furn Thompson Newell and was educated in Utica schools. Bill was a US Marine Corps veteran of the...

Douglas  M. Lloyd

Douglas M. Lloyd

Dec 14, 2011

Douglas M. "Pops" Lloyd, 78, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born January 7, 1933, in New Berlin, the son of the late Merritt and Lena Rolands Lloyd and was educated in New Berlin schools. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War....

Francis  J. (Frank)  Giacovelli

Francis J. (Frank) Giacovelli

Nov 30, 2011

Francis J. (Frank) Giacovelli, 85, retired Utica fireman, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born and educated in Utica, the son of Paul and Rosa Angelillo. On August 6, 1949 Frank married the former Lorraine Gagnon in St. Francis DeSales Church. They shared a...

Madeline Garofalo

Madeline Garofalo

Nov 29, 2011

Mrs. Madeline (Ciufo) Garofalo, 87, of Whitesboro, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the Faxton- St. Luke''s Healthcare Center. She was born in February 15, 1924 in Tufo, Italy, the daughter of the late Frank and Maria Ciufo. After graduating from high school, Madeline received a business degree from the Utica School of Commerce. On February...

Doris Kauzman

Doris Kauzman

Nov 14, 2011

Miss Doris Kauzman, 64, a resident of Chestnut House at the Sitrin Health Care Center, passed away November 14, 2011. Doris was born December 7, 1946 in New Rochelle, NY. She was a resident at the Chestnut House at the Sitrin Health Care Center. Doris was traditionally shy until she got to know those around her and her surroundings. Once...

Elizabeth (Liz)  Cardona

Elizabeth (Liz) Cardona

Sep 27, 2011

Elizabeth M. (Liz) Cardona, 34, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, with her loving family by her side. She was born March 15, 1977, in Utica, the daughter of George and Grace Kimball. Liz was employed as a senior customer service representative for ACS in Utica. She is survived by three daughters, Emily...

Mary  J. Anguilli

Mary J. Anguilli

Sep 26, 2011

Mrs. Mary J. (Fiorini) Anguilli, of Utica, peacefully entered into eternal life at her home with her loving family at her side. Mary was born and educated in Rome New York , the daughter of the late Lazzaro and Carmella Stumpo Fiorini.On April 2, 1949 she married John (Johnny Long ) Anguilli. He passed away on October 6, 1989 after...

Teresa Marrello

Teresa Marrello

Sep 25, 2011

Teresa Marrello, of Utica, passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday September 25, 2011. She is survived by her nephew, Hugh Johnson; her three nieces, Linda Jacobs, June Baker and Alberta Peeples; her lifelong friend, Joe Wilesky; and friend, Bob Carlson. The funeral will be Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Inc., 470...

Robert  J. Shanne

Robert J. Shanne

Sep 8, 2011

Robert J. Shanne, 87, of Whitesboro, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 8, 2011. He was born on August 8, 1924, in Utica, the son of the late Grazzio and Elizabeth Bradshaw Shanne. On September 24, 1949, in Rome, he married the former Marion E. Pelton. Robert served his country in the Army in WW II. Bob...

William Sally  Sr.

William Sally Sr.

Jul 24, 2011

Mr. William Sally, Sr., a long time local dairy and produce farmer, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Utica, the son of the late Sam, Sr., and Sadie El Hage Sally. He attended local schools and Waterville High School. On October...

Alfred  T. Latour  Sr.

Alfred T. Latour Sr.

May 8, 2011

Alfred T. LaTour, Sr., 89, of Utica, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center, with his loving family by his side. Alfred was born in Bennington, VT., the son of Omer LaTour and Mildred Bates. He was educated in Shaftsbury and Bennington, VT. On January 12, 1943, in North Bennington, VT, he married Evelyn Myers, with whom...

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