Rosemary (Mariani) Assaro
Nov 27, 2024
Rosemary Assaro, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the age of 97.
Rosemary was born in Utica, NY on October 27, 1927, the daughter of James Mariani and Margaret Spiridigliozzi. One of five siblings, she grew up in Utica where she graduated from Proctor High School and then...
Rhealu Greene
Nov 15, 2024
Rhealu Greene passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at the age of 101. She was born in Utica, NY on January 4, 1923 to Harry and Rose Greene. She lived in Utica for over 90 years and always considered that city to be "home". More recently, Rhealu became a resident of the Massry Assisted Living facility in Albany,...
Rabbi Howard R. Matasar
Oct 19, 2024
Rabbi Howard Matasar, a beloved community leader, esteemed scholar, and devoted teacher, passed away during the holiday of Sukkot on Chol Hamoed, October 19, 2024, at the age of 70. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the Jewish community of Central New York.
Born to Harry and Jeanne Matasar on November...
Robert J. Schepisi
Sep 27, 2024
Robert J. Schepisi of New Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully late Friday, September 27, 2024, at home with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Utica, NY on July 17, 1946, to Nicholas and Congetta Schepisi. He graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, NY in 1965, and...
Wendy Hicks Greiner
Sep 6, 2024
Wendy Hicks Greiner, Kearneysville, WV
Wendy was welcomed by singing Angels into Heaven on September 6, 2024. Born on July 29, 1966 in Utica NY to the proud parents of Conway and Dawn. Becoming the oldest child of four. She was raised in Brookfield, moved to Sherburne and then Smyrna. She later moved to Cold Brook and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
