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Roberta A. "Bobbie" Monahan Murad, 93, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community with her family by her side. Born in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leslie (Burke) Monahan. She was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School and continued her education at the Utica School of Commerce. On June 1, 1957, Roberta was united in marriage to the love of her life, Anthony J. Murad, at St. Basil the Great Melkite Greek Catholic Church. They shared a loving and blessed union of 57 years, all spent in the home they purchased during their engagement. Anthony passed away on August 29, 2014. Roberta was deeply involved in...

William August Morehouse, age 96, of Utica, passed away on February 4, 2026, at home. He was born on June 16, 1929, in Penn Yan, New York, the son of Alton and Elsie Morehouse. He grew up on a dairy farm there, at the north end of Keuka Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. In 1951, he married Bertha Kellers and they resided in Geneva, New York, where Bill established an insurance agency and they started their family. Later, Bill moved the family to Oswego, New York, where he became District Manager for Nationwide Insurance. Bill was transferred to Utica with Nationwide in 1963 and, later that year, he formed an insurance agency with Clarence Morcy, which became Morcy Morehouse Insurance. He...

Barbara Jeanne Epley-Shuck, 89, of Whitesboro, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 28, 1936, in the prairies of Nebraska during the dustbowl years and after the banks failed, Barbara learned early that life would be full of challenges. By the time she turned 7, the family had moved to Washington, DC, Denver and then back to Nebraska. Her parents, Elden and Clara Epley, both worked World War II jobs at the Hastings Ammunition Depot while Barbara stayed so much with her grandparents that she became their "cherished daughter." She enjoyed life on the farm and on a ranch in the sandhills of Nebraska before she graduated from high...

Ann Catherine Pacilio, a beloved resident of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2026. Ann was born on December 26, 1929, to Catherinella and Orazio Maggi, who both emigrated from Alberobello, Italy. Orazio was a World War I veteran who earned a Purple Heart and helped build many of Utica's sewers and sidewalks, particularly in South Utica. Catherinella operated a beauty salon from their home on Albany Street. Ann was a lifelong resident of Utica and graduated from Proctor High School in 1947. She was an active student and competitive athlete, participating in basketball, track, and softball. Upon graduation, Ann attended Potsdam College to...

Helen Mary Cieslak (nee Dudziak), 97, passed on to heaven on January 24, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1928, the middle child of John and Mary (nee Starsiak) Dudziak. She lived her entire life in Utica, New York, having attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and graduated from Utica Free Academy High School. On September 4, 1948, in Holy Trinity Church, she married Stanley Walter Cieslak, a marriage that lasted until Stanley's death in 2018. For nearly sixty years, they made their home on Walcott Avenue, in Yorkville, New York, where they were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School, from which their two sons matriculated. Helen enjoyed bingo, gardening,...

Lukasz M. Wozny, 38, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Born on October 20, 1987, in Glucholazy, Poland, Lukasz was the son of Zbigniew and Stefania (Pierzchalska) Wozna. He was a graduate of Proctor High School and worked as a technician at Automation Experts, Inc., in Utica. Lukasz loved sports, especially soccer, and enjoyed cheering on local teams like UCFC, as well as following sporting events from his homeland of Poland. He was a volunteer and a member of the Polish Community Club, where he often spent time with family and friends. Lukasz especially cherished time with his nieces and nephews and was a great brother and...

Marianna Krakowiak, 91, of Marcy, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with her family by her side. Born on February 16, 1934, in Debniak, Poland, Marianna was the daughter of Katherine and Vincent Kowalski. She was married to Stefan Krakowiak prior to his passing on August 15, 2000. Marianna is survived by her children, Stella (Joseph) Karas, Whitesboro, Theresa (Adam) Galka, Marcy, Henry (Anna) Krakowiak, New Hartford, Stefan (Halina) Krakowiak, Deerfield, and Arthur Krakowiak, Poland; grandchildren, Robert (Katti) Karas, Jonathan (Alexandra) Galka, Robert (Amanda) Krakowiak, Justyna (Ike) Tomaszewski, Radoslaw (Magdalena) Krakowiak, Marlena (Marcin)...