Angeline V. DeMichele, 92, passed away peacefully, at her home, with the love of her family in her heart, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Angeline was born on February 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Vincent and Carmella (Amendola) Speciale. She was educated at Wetmore School and then T.R. Proctor High School, and later BOCES, from which she graduated. On November 8, 1952, Angeline married Norman J. DeMichele, a union filled with love, which lasted over fifty years until Norman passed away on ...

Joseph M. Organisciak, 70, of Utica, passed away after a brief illness, Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital.Joe was born in Utica, November 5, 1955, a son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Jeanette (Falcone) Organisciak. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Joe proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He later continued his education at Utica College, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Joe was a City of Utica ...

Mr. Peter M. Edic, 66, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 28, 2026, with loving family by his side, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Pete was born in Utica, NY, December 25, 1959, a son of the late James and Agnes (Linder) Edic. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1978. By the special grace of God, he had the ability and opportunity to further his education by receiving his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology ...

Joseph J. Timpano, 71, of New Hartford, retired Oneida County Comptroller, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Joe was born in Utica, on February 10, 1955, a son of the late Dominick and Kathleen (Bifano) Timpano.  On June 28, 2016, Joe was married to Jill Calipari, sharing almost ten loving years of marriage. Joe was a graduate of TR Proctor High School, Class of 1973, where he excelled in sports.  He was the quarterback of ...

Enrico “Ricky” CarusoRicky was born on November 19, 1932 and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal ceremony. He will be interred with his beloved mother at Calvary Cemetery. Ricky leaves a most loving family, many friends and his dear-dear friend and most loving companion, Jane Gwise. Online memorials at MattFuneralHome.comIn his own words:“I did my best, God did the rest”

Marie A. (Albano) Brigantino, 82, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, with loved ones by her side, February 18, 2026, at Wynn Hospital.Marie was born in Utica, NY, March, 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Carmen James and Theresa (Capocasale) Albano. She was raised and educated locally and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School.Marie was once joined in marriage to Francis Loucks, with whom she shared her three beloved children. On January 19, 1999, Marie was joined ...

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” (Skermont) Lupini, 79, of Winter Haven, FL and Woodgate, NY, went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Winter Haven. Betty was born in Utica, August 28, 1946, a daughter of the late John and Amanda (Dellers) Skermont. She attended local schools, graduated from Utica Free Academy, and later attended several college courses. On January 7, 1966, Betty was joined in marriage to Max Lupini and together they raised their ...

Sharon Marie (Cappeli) DelDuca, 81, passed away peacefully, with the love of her family by her side and in her heart, Friday, January 30, 2026, at the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Sharon was born in Utica, January 23, 1945, a daughter of the late Mary Specapan and Guy Cappeli. She was raised and educated locally. In 1991, Sharon was joined in marriage to Anthony “Tony” DelDuca, with whom she shared over 34 loving years of marriage. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, ...

Brian J. King, 67, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 25, 2026. Brian was born in Malone, NY, June 18, 1958, a son of the late Joseph and Joyce (Prue) King. He was raised and educated in Brushton and a 1976 graduate of Brushton-Moira High School. Brian proudly served his country in the US Navy, from October 1976 to October 1980, attaining the rank of Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic Petty Officer 2nd class. He was assigned Squadron VF-33 and worked on F-4 Phantoms, where ...

Karen Ann Kobos, 48, of Rome, NY, passed away, January 23, 2026, following a brief illness. Karen was born to Paul A. Kobos and Georgiana E. (Yaghy) Kobos, in Utica, NY, August 15, 1977, and was raised in Barneveld, NY. She graduated from Holland Patent High School and attended Utica College. Karen previously worked at Wal-Mart, MetLife, and Turning Stone Casino. Her greatest joy and most cherished relationship was with her daughter, Kayla. Kayla was the center of her world, the person she ...