Mrs. Mia T. Ramos, 57, passed away peacefully, at Upstate University Hospital, Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Mia was born in Huntington, West Virginia, January 24, 1965, a daughter of the late Victor and Bonnie (Finley) Rios. The family later relocated to Utica, where Mia was raised and educated. At one time, Mia was joined in marriage to Hector Ramos and from that union came their two children. She was known for always having a happy and bubbly personality, who enjoyed being around family...

Mr. Joseph George Inserra, 79, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Joseph was born in Utica, March 31, 1943, a son of the late Pasquale Thomas and Roma Ester (Stein) Inserra. He was raised locally and educated in Frankfort Schools, Joseph graduated from Frankfort Central High School. During the Vietnam War, Joe served as a STF SGT in the US Air Force. He attended MVCC and SUNY Upstate, where he majored in electrical engineering, and...

Utica, NY: Alexander E. Murad, 98, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the St. Luke’s Campus of MVHS. Alex was born in Utica, December 28, 1923, a son of the late Karkour and Julia (Mardenly) Murad. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of St. Frances DeSales High School. Alex was a proud Navy veteran who served our country during WWII. On April 10, 1950, Alex was joined in marriage to the former Antoinette Chanatry. A loving marriage of over 60 years, his...

  After a long and wonderful life, our mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 27, 2022, in Sarasota, FL.    Eleanor was born in Utica, NY, August 3, 1927, a daughter of Benedict and Mamie (DeFilippis) D’Acunto. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School.    On August 28, 1948, Eleanor was joined in marriage to Frank J. Pape. They shared forty loving years of marriage until...

Mr. Joseph S. Ficchi, 64, passed away at home, with his loving wife and sons by his side, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Joe was born in New Hartford, NY, June 20, 1958, a son of the late Louis and Angeline (Rossi) Ficchi. He was raised and educated in local schools and a graduate of UFA. Following high school, he attended MVCC, where he began education and career in the plumbing and electrical industry. On February 13, 1988, Joe was joined in marriage to the former Elizabeth Bosque, with whom...

Bernard “Ben” Turi, 94, passed away at home, with the love of his family in his heart, Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Ben was born in Utica, April 9, 1928, a son of the late Bernardino Sante and Maryrose (Marino - Maggiolino) Turi. He was educated in local schools and a 1946 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, where he excelled in track, football, and basketball.  Known, as “Crazy Legs Turi”, he held the Central Oneida League High Hurdle title for many years. On...

Matthew Thomas Singe, 39, passed away unexpectedly, August 7, 2022, at his home, in Rochester, NY. He was born July 30, 1983. Matthew’s life would seem too short to many, but those who have had the opportunity to know him understand that Matthew felt that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Matt lived true to this sentiment through his profound appreciation for nature, sunrises, sunsets, travel, live sports, concerts, and comedy. He loved to...

George “Gazzy” Gazzal Sr., 96, passed away peacefully, with his devoted family by his side, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Rome Memorial Hospital. George was born in Utica, April 1, 1926, a son of the late Habib “John” and Maroom (Mardany) Gazzal. He was educated at Bleecker Street and Brandagee Elementary Schools, TR Proctor High School, and Utica Free Academy. On September 27, 1947, in St. Louis Gonzaga Church, George was joined in marriage to the former Lena M....

Alan B. Fink, 67, passed away unexpectedly, with loving family by his side, Friday, June 17, 2022.Alan was born in Hudson, NY, December 8, 1954, the son of the late Harold and Elise (Epstein) Fink. He was raised and educated in Pittsfield, MA. After forty-one years of employment at ConMed, Alan retired as Vice President of International Sales.Alan was joined in marriage to Lori E. Petrone, November 12, 2000; and they have shared twenty-two loving years together.An adventurous soul, Alan...

Anthony Frank Martin, 76, passed away at home, with his loved ones by his side, Sunday, July, 10, 2022. Tony was born in Utica, January 30, 1946, a son of the late Frederick D. and Angeline J. (Saldarelli) Martin. He was raised and educated locally and a graduate of Oriskany Central High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. On May 26, 1973, Tony was joined in marriage to Sharon Zaleski; and they have shared over forty-nine loving years of marriage, living and raising...