Angeline M. (LoGalbo) Coiro, 97, passed away surrounded by the love of her son and daughter-in-law, on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in the Sycamore House of Sitrin Healthcare. Angeline was born in Utica, April 7, 1923, a daughter of the late Philip and Angeline (Paladino) LoGalbo. She was educated locally. On October 25, 1947, Angeline was joined in marriage to Felix Coiro. Felix and Angie had been inseparable, and you rarely saw one without the other for over sixty-two years, until Felix...

Augustine Rose (Elacqua) DeCarlis, 92, passed away with her family’s love in her heart, on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Augustine was born in Peck’s Run, WV, on August 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Peter and Palma (Esposito) Elacqua. She was educated in Sentry, WV until 8th grade when the family moved to Utica, where she attended Brandigee School. Augie worked at State Street Mills for 16 years until she took...

Ms. Ollie Mae Hurd, 96, passed away peacefully, with the love of family in her heart, on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Pines, Utica. Ollie Mae was born on February 29, 1924, in Sardis, MI, to her loving parents, Joseph C. and Ella Mae (Duncan) Hammond. Growing up, she lived on a farm where her parents worked as sharecroppers. She was educated in the south and settled in Utica many years ago. As an adult, Ollie was a machine operator and longtime employee of the Utica Cutlery Company. For...

William Ronald Rehm, 85, passed away after a short illness, on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare of the MVHS. William was born in Utica, May 24, 1935, a son of the late William Ronald and Pearl (Rushlow) Rehm. He was educated in local schools, graduating from T.R. Proctor High School in 1953. Mr. Rehm proudly served our country in the US Army, in Korea, until he was honorably discharged in 1957. On September 12, 1970, Bill married the former Marian Lawler...

Sandra Victoria Sgroi, 77, passed away peacefully, on December 29, 2020, at the St. Luke’s Home in New Hartford, NY. Sandra was born in Utica, April 17, 1943, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Marie (Carlesimo) Sgroi. She attended local schools and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. She later attended the Worseka Dress Making School, in Buffalo. A talented seamstress, Sandy worked for Del Buono’s Bridal Shop and Mr. Jay’s Bridal Shop, for many years. Sandy...

Mrs. Jo Ann (Lia) Johnson, 62, passed away with loving family by her side, on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare of MVHS. Jo was born in Utica, June 16, 1958, a daughter of Justine (DeFiore) Lia and the late Joseph Lia. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of JFK High School. Jo furthered her education and eventually received masters’ degrees in applied science, advance medical billing, and coding. She was also a Licensed NYS Disability...

Mr. George Carzo, 81, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. George was born in Utica, May 25, 1939, the seventh son of the late Frank and Anna (Aurigema) Carzo. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. George was employed for over forty years at Utica Mutual Insurance Co., and retired as a Senior Systems Analyst. He was married to the former Cynthia Crane on December 29, 1989 and they...

Raymond R. Alessandrini, 81, passed away, with the love of family and friends in his heart, on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center of MVHS. The pearly gates golf league just got a lot better. Ray was born on March 13, 1939, in Utica, NY, where he spent his whole life, aside from the winter months he spent down in Florida. He was a son of the late Louis M. and Betty (Paolinelli) Alessandrini. He was educated in local schools, and attended Utica Catholic Academy on a...

Vincent J. “Jim” Luvera, formerly of Eagle Bay, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  During the past four years, Jim resided at the Masonic Care Community, in Utica.  Jim was born on September 10, 1921, in Seminara, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy.  He was the son of the late Carmen and Domenica (Bilardi) Luvera. Jim came to the U.S. in 1930, was educated in Utica public schools, and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.  He married his...

Frank Angelo “Fla Fla” Pallaria Sr., 83, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Frank was born in Utica, April 29, 1937, a son of the late Angelo and Rose (Giruzzi) Pallaria. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Frank began his public safety career as a Utica Fire Fighter and later joined the Utica Police Police Department in December of 1961, retiring in 1986. He began working in the meat industry with his cousins at ...