Mrs. Elizabeth J. “Betty” Roemer, 84, passed away unexpectedly, with loving family by her side, on Monday, October 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Betty was born in Utica, September 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert G. Greco and Mary Josephine (Zottolla Greco) Romanelli. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. She later attended SUNY College, where she became a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree. At one time,...

Pete Cragnolin left this world peacefully, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, while sitting in his chair, overlooking the river at his beloved Black River Home. Peter was born in Utica, NY, October 8, 1952, a son of Alsace “Big Al” and Cecilia “Ceil” (Zebrowski) Cragnolin. He was raised and educated in New Hartford, a graduate of New Hartford Central High School, and later attended SUNY at Canton, NY. On March 5, 1977, Pete was joined in marriage to the former Catherine...

J. Ronald “Ronnie” Johns, 84, passed away at his home, unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020. Ron was born in Utica, on June 10, 1936, a son of the late Joseph A. and Jacqueline (Pepe) Johns. He was raised in Utica and a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. He later attended Hamilton College and Utica College, where he majored in Mathematics and was President of the Honor Society.  On January 22, 1955, Ron was joined in marriage to the former Jacquelyn Peckham. A...

Adnan “Adi” Dedic, 19, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2020, at Oneida Healthcare. Adnan Dedic or “Adi”, as everyone called him, was born in New Hartford, NY, on January 18, 2001. From the moment he was born, he charmed everyone with his bright smile and mischievous spirit.  He started playing soccer with AYSO at the age of 4 and played through his teen years for various clubs and his high school. Besides soccer, Adi was very creative. He...

Vera M. Mills, 62, passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday, September 26, 2020. When God allowed Gabriel to blow his horn, Vera answered the call. Vera was born in Newton, GA, September 15, 1958, a daughter of the late James and Mildred (Bouie) Mills. During her stay in Utica, Vera attended Miller Elementary School and shortly thereafter, the family moved to Waterbury, Connecticut. In Waterbury, Vera attended Wallace Middle School, where she developed a love for dance. During her years...

Shirley May Pickard, 94, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020. She was born in Rochester, NY, March 14, 1926, a daughter of Louis and Elizabeth Laux. She was a graduate of Rochester High School and at a class reunion, she met Charles B. Pickard. They shared a very happy marriage of over 43 years. Shirley worked at Eastman Kodak for 32 years, in the dark room developing film. Following retirement, the couple lived in Deerfield Beach, FL, where she worked for the Meadows of Crystal...

Ruth A. (Chilson) Reinhardt, 81, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in the Masonic Care Community. Ruth was born in Pittsfield, MA, November 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Ida M. (Sumner) Chilson Chase and Frank A. Chilson. She came to Utica in 1946 and was educated at Wetmore and Proctor High Schools. Ruth worked at GE and later PAR Technology, retiring in 2008. Married to Frederic A. Reinhardt in 1958, Ruth had one son, Frederic Jr. She was a passionate lover of Country and...

Virgil A. Verdura, 88, passed away at home unexpectedly, with his loving wife by his side, on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Virgil was born in Frankfort, July 30, 1932, a son of the late Carl and Angela (Marquette) Verdura. He was educated in Frankfort and a graduate of Frankfort-Schuyler High School. During the Korean War, Virgil served our country, in the US Air Force, as a Staff Sergeant and was stationed in Alaska and Korea. A longtime salesman, Virgil worked in various fields and...

Mr. Joseph D. Torraco, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020, at the Abraham House of Rome. Joseph was born in Utica, on May 28, 1937, a son of the late Philip and Marian (Perritano) Torraco. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School.  He was employed at the US Post Office, head of maintenance, at the Utica Main Branch. Along with his brother, Tony, he operated Torraco’s Trailer Park, in Floyd, for many years. On July 20, 1991,...

Ms. Kelly M. McMullin, passed away at home, after years of dealing with multiple illnesses, on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the age of 51. Kelly was born on February 17, 1969, in Utica, a daughter of Donna Pugliese and the late Roger McMullin. Kelly originated from Utica, NY and moved to Oneida in 2008. She will be remembered as someone who loved to laugh, listen to music, cook for her children, all their friends and anyone else in the neighborhood who needed a good meal. Kelly was most...