Philip Anthony Gulla Jr., 46, passed away, after a long illness, on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at MVHS. Philip was born in New Hartford, NY, a son of Philip Gulla Sr. and Luanne (Spoto) Talerico. He was raised and educated in Marcy and Whitesboro and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School. At the age of 14, with the automotive business in his blood, Philip took an interest in the Automotive Body Industry. He attended many auto repair clinics, learning all aspects of auto body repair...

William C. Koury, 71, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, May 15, 2021. Bill was born, in Utica, February 22, 1950, one of six children, to the late George T. and Shemony “Shummy” (George) Koury. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He later attended MVCC, SUNY at Canton and SUNY at Brockport, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy. In...

Anthony “Tony” DiBrango, 84, passed peacefully on Saturday May 1, 2021. Anthony was born in Utica, May 13, 1936, son of the late Carmine and Josephine (Isernia) DiBrango. He was raised and educated locally and attended T.R. Proctor High School. Tony married Judy M. Foley, with whom he shared five children, until her passing.  Following Judy’s passing, he joined in marriage with Hope E. (Parkhurst) Blencowe, and for many years raised his family in Utica.  He...

Stanley Alton Bell passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021, at his residence, after a brief illness. Stanley was born in Brooklyn, NY, July 4, 1953, to the late Alexander and Henrietta (Leonard) Bell. He moved to Utica in 1989, and resided at Upstate Cerebral Palsy’s Edward Kilbane house. He attended Upstate Cerebral Palsy’s Barneveld Day program from 1989, until his retirement in 2009. He liked to watch various television shows and movies, make arts and crafts, and listen to...

Shibley “Shib” Caouette Jr., 64, passed away, with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, April 18, 2021, after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Shibley was born in Utica, February 6, 1957, a son of the late Shibley and Catherine (Lloyd) Caouette.  He attended Roosevelt Elementary School and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Shib was joined in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, the former Gerri Ann Petronella, on May 5, 1978. Gerri Ann and Shib...

Charles E. Clark, 76, of 576 W. Dominick St, Rome, NY, passed on to the Lord on April 18, 2021, at the Abraham House, in Rome. Charles was born in Stamford, NY, October 16, 1944, a son of the late Willie P. and Ruth L. (Kelsey) Clark. He was educated at Hobart Central Schools. Charles worked for the Masonic Home, at various positions, for many years until his retirement. He also owned a pallet business and did maintenance work. Chuck was an Elvis Presley impersonator, and during his time...

Louise Irene Sbarra, 96, passed away, with loving family by her side, on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Sequoia House of the Sitrin HCC. Louise was born in Utica, January 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Raphael and Carmella (Zasa) Neri. She was educated in local schools, and attended Utica Free Academy. On December 7, 1946, Louise was joined in marriage to Louis A. Sbarra. Louise and Louie shared over fifty loving years of marriage living and raising their family in North Utica. Her...

Joseph “Joey All Heart” Latella, 87, passed away, with his loving family by his side, on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born in Utica, January 30, 1934, a son of the late Paul and Angeline (Arcuri) Latella. He was educated at Brandagee Elementary School and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On May 21, 1960, Joe was joined in marriage to the former Rosemary Long. Rosemary and Joe shared a marriage filled with...

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...