Mrs. Shirley May Porter, 87, passed away, with her loved ones by her side, Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Luke’s Healthcare of MVHS. Shirley was born in Canastota, NY, May 6, 1934, a daughter of the late, Charles A. and Martha M. (Miller) May. She was raised and educated in Canastota and a graduate of Canastota High School. On August 5, 1955, Shirley was joined in marriage to Richard D. Porter. Dick and Shirley have shared over sixty-seven loving years of marriage, sharing many...

Warren “Bucky” Angell, 80, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Bucky was born in New Berlin, NY, October 15, 1941, a son of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Kane) Angell. He was educated in VanHornsville, Leonardsville, and Richfield Springs schools. Stricken with polio at a young age, Bucky never let it stop him from doing what he wanted to do. Always the worker, at one time, he was employed at Roemer’s Gas Station, on Culver...

Thomas Michael Canfield, 62, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare of MVHS, after a short illness. Thomas was born in New Hartford, December 20, 1959, a son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Doyle) Canfield. He was educated in Utica at Seymour School and graduated from JFK. At one time, he was married to Linda Suita, and from that union came their son, Tommy. Thomas enjoyed playing chess and watching all sports, especially the Yankees....

Aaron Paul Snyder, 44, of Syracuse, NY, passed away unexpectedly, December 23, 2021, at Crouse Hospital. Aaron was born in Rome, NY, December 9, 1977, a son of the late Cynthia Ward Snyder and Dennis Snyder. He was educated at Proctor High School, in Utica. Aaron loved being with family and especially enjoyed the kids, who lovingly referred to him as “Uncle Monkey”. He also enjoyed watching the NY Knicks and NY Giants games. He is survived by his fiancée, Connie Hayes,...

Mrs. Joyce (Parry) Semeraro, 78, went home to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven, at her home, with the love of her family in her heart, Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Joyce’s father, Stanley, passed away when she was 11 years old and her mother, Cecelia, when she was 15. After the death of her mother, she resided with Charles and Rozina Timmany (her mother’s sister). Joyce was always indebted to her aunt and uncle for providing her with a home and keeping her on...

Mr. Charles F. Papelino, 80, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, Saturday, December 18, 2021. Charlie was born in Utica, February 13, 1941, one of four sons to the late Rocco and Geraldine (Lucas) Papelino. He was educated in local schools and a 1959 graduate of TR Proctor High School.  Upon graduation, he served as an Army  Medic, at Burns Hospital, in San Antonio , TX. On May 20, 1967, Charlie was joined in marriage to the former Annette Abriola.  They have shared over...

Richard C. Semeraro, 88, passed away, with his loved ones by his side, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Katherine Luther Home. Richard was born in Utica, June 3, 1933, a son of the late John and Rose (Moracco) Semeraro. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Dick proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Following the war, Dick stayed with the Air Force and was a GS-11 Procurement Officer, at Griffiss Air Force Base, for many years...

Mrs. Rose Mary (Grosso) Paciello, 99, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the St. Luke’s Home. Rose was born in Utica, June 5, 1922, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Commisso) Grosso. She was educated in local schools. On December 9, 1941, Rose was joined in marriage to Pasquale “Al” Paciello. They shared a very loving marriage of over sixty years, until her beloved Al passed away, on May 24, 2002. Their...

Michael J. Giovinco, 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2021. Mike was born on March 8, 1958, a son of the late John Giovinco and Loretta Dote.  He was raised and educated locally, a graduate of UFA.  At one time Michael was married to the late Angela DiBrango Giovinco and from that marriage shared three children. Although Michael and Angela had many trials and tribulations throughout their relationship they always shared a special bond between them. Mike was an avid...

Carmen Bruno Filletti, 61, passed away with family by his side, Friday, December 3, 2021. Sadly we lost Carmen to the Covid pandemic. Carmen was born in New Hartford, February 18, 1960, a son of the late Carmen “Nooch” and Corinne “Bunny” (Giruzzi) Filletti. He was raised in Utica, attended local schools, and graduated from TR Proctor High School. In high school, he excelled in football, went on to play at Ithaca College, where he was a proud Ithaca Bomber. He...