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Robert Jones, 89, of Marcy, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Pines at Utica Nursing Home. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Syracuse, NY, a son of the late Charles and Estelle (Horinka) Jones. Bob graduated from TR Proctor High School and then the Police Academy. He proudly served his country in the NY National Guard from 1954-1955 and then with the US Army from 1955-1958, finishing NYS Officer's School with the NY National Guard from 1958-1962.was station at Fort Dix, prior to entering the Police Academy. On June 8, 1968, Bob was united in marriage to Joyce Hughes in St. Agnes Church, Utica, and shared a blessed union of 57 years. He was employed as a police officer with the...

November 11, 1939 - April 6, 2025 Gertrude (Trudy) Szczesniak, 85, of Utica and formerly of Whitesboro, passed away at St. Luke's Home on April 6, 2025 with her beloved family at her side. Trudy was born and raised in Utica, the daughter of Herman and Anna Gudyka Washburn. Born on Veteran's Day, she loved her country and her Catholic faith. On May 25, 1963, Trudy married Thaddeus (Ted) Szczesniak. After 44 years and a beautiful life together, God called Ted home on December 15, 2007. Trudy retired from Verizon in 1990, after 30+ years of service as an operator. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Trudy was Past President of the Whitestown American Legion Post 1113 Auxiliary and...

Donald G. Walicki Inlet, NY Donald G. Walicki was born in Hampton, VA. July 16, 1942. The son of Dominic and Olga Walicki passed away on March 30, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Dominic and Olga Walicki, a brother Robert Walicki, and his son Donald G. Walicki II. He served in the Navy on the USS Canberra. Don was a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic. He was employed at multiple locations as a mechanic, primarily serving as a civilian Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Griffiss and Shaw AFB from March 13, 1973, to March 31, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Dorothy (Dee) Walicki, son Dominick Walicki and his wife Marci Walicki of Cincinnati, OH, daughters Danyelle Walicki...

Congetta V. Russo (Coria) passed away on March 21, 2025 at Waterville Residential Care Center at the age of 93. Congetta ("Connie") was born in Utica, NY on March 10, 1932, the daughter of Frank and Antoinette (Scalise) Coria. Shewas educated in local schools and graduated from Proctor High School in 1950. Connie married the love of her life, Carmen A. Russo, Jr., on May 22, 1954, a loving union of 61 years at the time of Carmen's passing in 2015. They were forever sweethearts and shared a special love and respect which was evident to all who knew them throughout the years. Connie always said that Carmen made her laugh every day and what a gift that was in life. Connie was employed by...

Mrs. Margaret Ellen Robischon Findlay Utica, NY Mrs. Margaret Ellen Robischon Findlay, 98, of Utica, NY died March 20, 2025, at the Masonic Home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica, NY on August 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Herbert Peter and Katherine Elizabeth Bevan Robischon. Marge grew up in Utica (Cornhill), NY where she was a member of the Saint Francis de Sales School class of 1943. She then attended St Mary's Hospital, School of Nursing in Amsterdam, NY, graduating and receiving her Registered Nurse designation in 1947. During World War II, Marge joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps which tended to wounded Service Members at hospitals throughout the US....

Catherine "Cathy" Porter Vannicola Barneveld,NY Catherine "Cathy" Porter Vannicola, 80, passed away peacefully at home after a prolonged illness with family by her side on March 10, 2025. She was born in Buffalo, NY, on February 15, 1945 to Catherine E. Van Aernem Porter and Burton Nicholas Porter. She grew up on the family farmhouse in Corfu, NY. She began her college studies at the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1962 on a New York State Regents scholarship where she was active in the Baptist Student Fellowship. She went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in history from Utica College. She met her first husband, Richard Lubin at SUNY Geneseo and they were married in 1963. They...

Maureen M. "Moe" Stephenson, 68, of Whitesboro, passed away March 6, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born, June 13, 1956, in Utica, the daughter of Adelbert W. and Margaret Mary Murphy Stephenson. Maureen was a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy, class of 1974. Following graduation, she began her career as a medical secretary; working for various area offices, most recently at Mohawk Valley Cardiology. She was a member of St. Paul's Church, Whitesboro, and the Whitesboro Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Moe was known to be a classy dresser, and had an affinity for leopard print. She loved to travel, including wonderful trips to Ireland, Alaska and...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Eugene Bostic, on February 23, 2025. He will be sadly missed by all who loved or knew him. Ron was born May 5, 1951, the son of Lena Mae Jackson Bostic and Arthur Bostic, both now deceased. Mr. Bostic was a proud Marine, often saying how it changed his life. Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy; his children, Danielle M. Olivieri (Paul) of Clifton Park, NY, Brandi L. Bostic of Whitesboro, and Brett Bostic of New Hartford; grandchildren, Dylan Lieberman, Sophia Olivieri, Abbi Olivieri, and Lucas Bostic; and a special grandson who he knew since he was three years old, Spencer Storey (Samantha). Also surviving are his siblings,...

A second James Maher died this week. James Thomas Maher, 80, of Whitesboro, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica. He was born in Watertown, NY to George Thomas Maher and Mary Gossman Maher on August 10, 1944. Jim grew up in Copenhagen, NY. After graduating from Copenhagen High School in 1962, he moved to Utica to attend Mohawk Valley Community College, receiving his Associate degree in printing. He later received his Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education from SUNY Utica/Rome. Mr. Maher spent his working career in the printing field, first selling printing equipment at Graphics of Utica starting a typesetting business with friends, and eventually as a...