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Rose Nassar

Rose Nassar

Sep 4, 2024

Rose Nassar, 97, a life-long resident of Utica, NY, passed away on September 4, 2024, hours before her 98th birthday.

Daughter of Louis J. Nassar and Ethel (Nahssen) Nassar, Rose was born in Utica on September 5, 1926. Following graduation from Proctor High School in 1944, she began 38 years of Federal service, initially as a civilian...

Harvey J. Arlen

Harvey J. Arlen

Aug 29, 2024

Harvey J. Arlen, 84, of New York Mills, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Wynn Hospital.

He was born July 1, 1940, in Utica, the only child of the late Simon and Ruth Caplan Arlen.  He was a graduate of UFA and received a Master' degree in Education from Syracuse University and a Master's degree in...

Heather Gene Abrams

Heather Gene Abrams

Aug 27, 2024

Heather Gene Abrams, talented artist, teacher, long-time Utica resident, and cherished friend, died at her home in late August 2024.

Educated in the Utica Public School System, Heather received a B.A. in Art History from Boston University and was awarded the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a competitive grant given to high achieving students to continue their education...

Florence Crotty Bourdon

Florence Crotty Bourdon

Aug 16, 2024

Florence Crotty Bourdon

Florence died on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Betsy Ross Rehabilitation Center in Rome, NY, in her 100th year.

She was born May 3, 1925 in Reading, PA, the daughter of the late Mary Agnes Barrett and Daniel J. Crotty.

She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Bourdon; two...

Helen L. (Ellis)  Alberding

Helen L. (Ellis) Alberding

Jun 26, 2024

Helen L. Alberding, 86 of Oriskany Falls passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at Wynn Hospital after a brief illness. Helen was born to Walter Ellis and Emma "Estelle" Loomis on October 14, 1936 in Richfield Springs, NY. She attended Oriskany Falls Highschool and in her early years held a number of different employment positions in town. On...

Shari Ann (Mittleman)  Yudess

Shari Ann (Mittleman) Yudess

Jun 20, 2024

Shari Ann Mittleman Yudess, 77, passed away in Apopka, FL on June 17, 2024.

Shari was born in Utica, NY, the only child of Hymen and Dorothy (Goldbas) Mittleman.  She attended local schools and graduated from Utica free Academy in 1965.  Following her graduation, Shari began a long and successful career in retail sales, specializing in women's...

Judith Helen (Blumberg)  Schnier

Judith Helen (Blumberg) Schnier

Jun 4, 2024

Judith Helen Schnier was born January 21, 1930, and died comfortably on June 4th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Judy was born in Syracuse, NY, and grew up in DeRuyter, NY. She earned her B.S in Nursing while attending both Syracuse University and Binghamton University. She then earned her Master's in Public Health at the University of...

Agostino Aiello

Agostino Aiello

May 30, 2024

Agostino Aiello passed away May 30, 2024 in Delray Beach, FL.

Agostino was born February 24, 1940 in Bagheria, Italy.  He was the son of Salvatore and Elena Aiello.  He married Judy (Casey) Aiello on July 8, 1967.  They shared many wonderful years. together

His three sons and their families were a joy to him....

Jessica L. (Myers)  Many

Jessica L. (Myers) Many

May 23, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jessica L. Many who left us on May 23, 2024 at the age of 85 after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer's. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. To commemorate her journey and to celebrate the love she spread, a...

Helen M. Cramer

Helen M. Cramer

May 19, 2024

Helen Martha Cramer, 77 years old, beloved wife of Harvey S. Cramer, died peacefully in her bed at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home in Cohoes, NY on May 19, 2024.  She is survived by her loving children, Stacy Van Epps and Jaime Rider; and grandchildren, Cody and Abby Rider and Maggie and Hannah Van Epps.  She is also...

Kenneth G. Brown

Kenneth G. Brown

Apr 28, 2024

Kenneth G. Brown

July 10, 1970 – April 28, 2024

Kenneth G. Brown, 53, Forever in Our Hearts.

He loved his family, friends and dogs.  He wanted everyone to be happy and always liked to sing his favorite song, Saturday in the Park by Chicago.  Rest in peace Kenny, love your family.

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Judith A. "Judi" Goldstone

Judith A. "Judi" Goldstone

Apr 27, 2024

Judith A. "Judi" Goldstone.  Beloved wife of William Hoosty. Dear daughter of the late Harold and Renna (Smith) Goldstone. Loving sister to Doren (Cheryl) Goldstone and aunt of Jennie (Dennis Danforth) Goldstone. Also survived by many cousins.

Judi was a 1965 graduate of Utica Free Academy and a 1969 graduate of Syracuse University/Utica College. Judi had a...

Lila A. Burkhard

Lila A. Burkhard

Apr 20, 2024

Lila A. Burkhard, 57, of Yorkville, departed this world unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital.

Lila was born on March 15, 1967, in New Hartford, the daughter of the late Heinz and Lillian Ruszkowski Burkhard.  Raised alongside her sisters, Debbie and Mary, she always brought us laughter, love and a beautiful smile.

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Charles Louis Abelove

Charles Louis Abelove

Apr 20, 2024

Charles Louis Abelove, 83 - loving husband, father, grandfather and brother - passed away on April 20, 2024. Born on May 27, 1940, to Milton and Reba Abelove and the oldest of three children, Louis was a proud lifelong resident of Utica, NY.

Louis graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1958 and Union College in 1962. After...

Olga M. (Dybacz)  Caruso

Olga M. (Dybacz) Caruso

Mar 20, 2024

Olga M. Caruso, 71, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, with her family by her side.

She was born October 5, 1952, in Utica, the daughter of the late Ivan and Maria Kifiak Dybacz.  She was educated in Utica schools and received her Teachers Assistant Certificate and Associates Degree in...

Joseph W. Pietruszka

Joseph W. Pietruszka

Mar 19, 2024

Joseph Walter Pietruszka, age 58, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2024. Joseph was born on May 13, 1965 in Utica, NY, the son of Walter and Hazel Kennett Pietruszka. After graduating from Whitesboro Senior High, he went on to start his working life restoring cars alongside his brother, Raymond.

On a fateful New Years Eve at...

Gail W. (Waterman)  Schmidt

Gail W. (Waterman) Schmidt

Mar 16, 2024

Gail W. Schmidt, age 87, of Chadwicks passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday March 16, 2024.

Gail was born January 18, 1937, in Utica, the daughter of Leon and Alice Kennedy Waterman.  She was a graduate of New Hartford High School and attended Syracuse University to study Art.  She did accounting work at General Electric...

Andrew J. Pedone

Andrew J. Pedone

Mar 11, 2024

Andrew J. "Andy" Pedone, 99, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at Sitrin Rehabilitation, with his loving family by his side.

Andy was born on February 19, 1925, in Utica, the son of Agostino and Mamie Randazzo Pedone and was educated in Utica schools.  He served proudly as a US Marine in WW II in the Pacific. ...

Karen Elaine (Loomis)  Scarafile

Karen Elaine (Loomis) Scarafile

Jan 29, 2024

In loving memory of Karen Elaine Scarafile, of New Hartford, who passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born February 23, 1944, in Utica, Karen was the daughter of the late Joseph Loomis and Margaret Loomis Magliocca. She attended local schools, received her degree in nursing from MVCC and also graduated from Oklahoma Bible College. She worked as...

Adelbert R. Chase

Adelbert R. Chase

Jan 18, 2024

Adelbert R. Chase, 72, of Utica, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at The Grand.

He was born January 7, 1952, in New Berlin, the son of the late Clarence Adelbert and Emma Ruth Green Chase and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School.  At one time he was employed by the City of Utica DPW and...

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