Robert J. “Bobby’ Hazelton, 76, passed away peacefully, with his devoted wife by his side, on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare of MVHS. Bobby was born in Utica, March 18, 1944, a son of the late Douglas Hazelton and Lucy (Gifune) Hazelton Marchese. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. A legendary restaurateur, Bobby began working in various restaurants at a young age. In the early 70’s, he and...

Mariana Maldonado 1944-2020 Utica, NY: Mariana Maldonado, 76, passed away, with her loving children by her side, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mariana was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 1944, the daughter of the late Asucion and Josefina (Sanchez) Maldonado. She was raised and educated in Puerto Rico and came to the US and Brooklyn in the 1960’s, eventually moving to Utica. She was a licensed beautician in Puerto Rico, for many...

Bruce H. Ward, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital of MVHS. Bruce was born in Oneida, NY, on April 10, 1949, a son of the late William and Veronica (Quenell) Ward. He was raised and educated in Utica. On January 11, 1969, Bruce was joined in marriage to Nancy Occhiuto. Bruce and Nancy have shared a marriage for over fifty-one loving years. Bruce was a furniture mover and employed at Mosca Brothers, in...

Albert “Al”  J. Casatelli, 76, passed away peacefully at the Hickory House of the Sitrin Health Care Center, with loving family by his side, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Albert was born in Utica, on February 23, 1944, a son of the late Peter and Nancy (Greco) Casatelli. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. He later attended Syracuse University, majoring in studio art and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine...

David B. Myers, 72, passed away, with loving family by his side, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Syracuse. David was born in Utica, on August 18, 1948, a son of the late David Curtis and Anna Marie (Verno) Myers Convertino. He was educated in Blessed Sacrament School, graduating from Notre Dame High School, and later attended MVCC, where he received an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed as a computer scheduler for National...

Rodger A. Padula, 64, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born in New Hartford, NY, on January 3, 1956, a son of the late Alfred and Joan (Flisnik) Padula. Rodger was educated in local schools and a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Rodger began work at a young age, in the family business, A.R. Padula and Sons Concrete and Masonry. In 2002, he took a position as a carpenter for the Utica Municipal Housing Authority. He retired in 2018. Rodger was a master...

Mrs. Catherine “Kay” Prestigiacomo Utica, NY: Catherine M. (Leo) Prestigiacomo, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the St. Luke’s Home of MVHS. Kay was born in Utica, on February 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Guzzetti) Leo. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On September   16, 1950, Kay was joined in marriage to Carl L.”Presty” Prestigiacomo. Kay and Carl enjoyed a...

Frank A. Samarco, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare with his loving wife by his side. Born on August 2, 1936, in Rome, NY, Frank was a son of the late Benjamin P. Samarco and Adeline (Scalise) Santucci. Frank graduated from Utica Catholic Academy. Due to a severe arm injury in his senior year, he lost his baseball scholarship to college. After many job endeavors, he became a salesman for McKesson Drug and Spirit Company. On August 8,...

Mrs. Elizabeth J. “Betty” Roemer, 84, passed away unexpectedly, with loving family by her side, on Monday, October 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Betty was born in Utica, September 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert G. Greco and Mary Josephine (Zottolla Greco) Romanelli. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. She later attended SUNY College, where she became a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree. At one time,...

Pete Cragnolin left this world peacefully, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, while sitting in his chair, overlooking the river at his beloved Black River Home. Peter was born in Utica, NY, October 8, 1952, a son of Alsace “Big Al” and Cecilia “Ceil” (Zebrowski) Cragnolin. He was raised and educated in New Hartford, a graduate of New Hartford Central High School, and later attended SUNY at Canton, NY. On March 5, 1977, Pete was joined in marriage to the former Catherine...