All Obituaries

Judith M. Kowalsky, 83, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her home. Born April 8, 1942, in Utica, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Sara Arlen Kowalsky.   Judith is survived by a sister, Ellen K. Salsbury of Natick, MA; a niece, Heidi Shaff, MD; a nephew, Scott Salsbury; and a great niece and great nephews, Rebecca, Adam, Lincoln and Phoenix "Sparky".   Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 10 at 10 am at Temple Beth El Cemetery, ...

The Wittenbeck and Trevisani families wish to share sad news with their friends, family, and the community that Laura Ann Wittenbeck, 57, of Waterville, New York, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 after her 13-year battle with cancer.  Her last days were spent surrounded by those she loved, and those who loved her. Born on April 10, 1968, in Utica, New York, Laura was the beloved daughter of Dr. Gino and Arlene Trevisani. She grew up as the sixth of eight close-knit brothers ...

Norma Greenberg, 96, of Rome, NY passed away on February 4, 2026 at Rome Health Hospital with family at her side. She was born in Ilion, NY in 1929 to Isadore and Lena Samuels. After graduating high school, she married Samuel “Fred” Greenberg, a veteran of WWII’s Pacific Campaign. Making a home in Utica, NY, they soon welcomed children and briefly moved to Miami, FL before returning to Utica and eventually settling in Rome. Norma worked part-time as a bookkeeper but ...

Sherry Ann Cooperman was born in Utica, New York on October 14,1951. She passed away on January 29, 2026 at The Abraham House in Rome, New York. Predeceased by her parents, Harry and Evelyn Cooperman, she spent most of her life in Utica.  She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, was salutatorian of her graduating class at Utica College and received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from McGill University in Montreal. Her career ranged from positions at Syracuse University, ...

Stephen P. Merren, 77, of New Hartford, New York, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 10, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Stephen was raised in Albany, Georgia, by his parents, Nancy and David Merren. From an early age, he showed a deep curiosity about the world and the people in it, a trait that would define his life. He went on to study at Indiana University, earning a degree from the School of Music and an MBA from the ...

Sonja L Jaquays, 74, of Utica, passed away Monday December 22, 2025 at MVHS Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with her loving family by her side. Sonja was born in Utica on March 15, 1951 to the late Oliver and Helene Duff. Sonja loved playing cards, dice games, spending time with friends and family, and her feline grandbabies, Lexi and Rylie. She also enjoyed watching movies, Law & Order, listening to music and singing. Sonja is survived by her daughter, Gina Janicke and her ...

Harry J. Fisher, 96, of New Hartford, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born in Vienna, Austria to Frieda and Dr. Irwin Fischer on September 3, 1929. When the war broke out in 1938, he and his parents fled to Belgium and while there were deported to a concentration camp in France.  After 3 years in several camps, Harry at the age of 13 escaped to Switzerland and found refuge with a Swiss family. Several years later he enrolled in the Geneva Dental School and Harry reunited ...

Irma Rosenfeld, 92, of Utica, formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Wynn Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 19, 1933, daughter of the late Louis and Gussie Radest.  Irma graduated from Far Rockaway High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Queens College and a master’s degree from the University of Rochester, both in English.  On September 11, 1955, she married William Rosenfeld, who preceded her in death ...

Barbara M. "Barb" Frazer, 86, formerly of Clinton, NY, more recently of Bouckville, NY, was born May 30, 1939 and died Friday, November 7, 2025 after an extended illness. Barb was born in Utica, NY to Johanna Frost. She was a graduate of Clinton Central Schools. Barb worked for Hayes National Bank, General Electric, and most recently with her husband Chuck at their accounting business, Complete Bookkeeping Services. She met her husband, Charles "Chuck" Frazer many years ...

Joyce Pauline Whalen, of New Hartford, lovingly known as “Dolly,” passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Elmira, NY, on June 18, 1930, she was the daughter of Paul Edwin Lucas and Rena Matilda Lucas (Wandscheer). Dolly grew up in Lowville, NY, attended Lowville Academy, and graduated from Eastman Dental School in Rochester, NY, becoming a dental hygienist in 1951. Dolly first met William J. “Bill” Whalen in high school French class, where he ...