Mrs. Alice (Ziemba) Latella, 94, passed away peacefully, with loving family by her side, on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in the Eddy Village Green at Cohoes. Alice was born in Utica, May 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Ziemenski) Ziemba. She always cherished the memory of her father, who died at a young age, and always recalled him calling her “my little peanut”. Alice attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and Utica Free Academy. On May 12, 1945, she was joined...

Rocco M. Ambrose, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 9, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Rocco was born in Utica, January 13, 1942, a son of the late James and Rachel (Maida) Ambrose. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army, during the beginning of the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged. On November 11, 1961, Rocco was joined in marriage to...

Steven Russell Marks, of Westmoreland, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was 69 years old.  Steven was born on July 20, 1951, to Theodore and Florence (Hanna) Marks, in Bellevue Hospital, in New York City. Steven had a twin brother, Theodore "Teddy" Marks, with whom he lived until Teddy's passing in 2009. Steven was admitted to Willowbrook Developmental Center, at the age of 6, on March 13, 1958, and transferred to Brooklyn Center on February 14, 1980,...

Teresa “Cookie” Bruni, 85, peacefully, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. Teresa was born on January 18, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Martin) Cook. She was educated in local schools. In September of 1958, she married Edmund (Ed) R. Bruni, former lieutenant of the Utica Fire Department. They shared twenty-nine years of adventure, filled with family, love, and laughter, until Ed’s passing on July 22,...

Mr. Joseph Suppa, 65, went to his eternal home, joining his beloved mother, father and sister Jeanmarie, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. Joseph was born in Utica, December 16, 1955, a son of the late Francis R. and Saveria (Sadie Geraci) Suppa. Joe was educated in local Catholic schools at St. Mary of Mount Carmel and Notre Dame High School, from where he graduated. Joe was self-employed for many years as owner of Suppa's Pizzeria, making many people...

Mr. John Gazzal, 73, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 6, 2021. His loving family was by his side. John was born in Utica, October 1, 1947, the son of the late Anthony J. and Helen (Nassimos) Gazzal. He was raised and educated in Madison and a 1965 graduate of Madison Central School. While in high school, John excelled as a catcher on the varsity baseball team. As a young man, John worked various jobs, while always working in the family business, Deansboro Superette. He worked with...

Elisabethe Carmela “Bette” Coria, 97, passed away, with loved ones by her side, in her own home, on Monday, March 1, 2021. Bette was born in Utica, October 31, 1923, the fifth daughter of the late Nicola and Gaetana (Acerenza) Coria (Coiro). She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, class of 1941, and the Utica School of Commerce, class of 1942, with a business diploma. She began her career at Engel’s Equipment Co., first as a clerk, and eventually as Office...

James “Ziggy” Zegarelli, 74, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving family by his side on Monday, March 1, 2021. Jimmy was born in Utica, August 22, 1946, the second oldest of four sons, of Michael J. and Genevieve (Ransom) Zegarelli. He was educated in local schools and a 1965 graduate of Utica Free Academy. He attended the Syracuse Barber and Beauty School, where he trained to be a Licensed Barber. He was drafted in the US Army in April 1968. Jimmy served as an...

Mrs. Kathleen  A. (Giruzzi) Arcuri, 86, went to her eternal home, to join her beloved husband and son, on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Her passing was at the Sycamore House of the Sitrin HCC, with her devoted family by her side. Kathleen was born in Utica, August 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Rocco F. Sr. and Carmella (Mancuso) Giruzzi. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, where she shared many lifelong friendships. On February 11, 1956, Kay...

Mrs. Linda M. (Kerr) Foreman, 80, passed away, with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, February 18, 2021, after a long illness, in Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare, of MVHS. Linda was born in Utica, July 13, 1940, a daughter of the late Roy and Cynthia (Van Alystne) Kerr. She was educated locally and attended UFA. She worked many jobs, including as a Counselor for Planned Parenthood. On October 4, 1984, Linda was joined in marriage to Gary Foreman. The couple have enjoyed over...