Rosemary was born in Utica, NY on October 27, 1927, the daughter of James Mariani and Margaret Spiridigliozzi. One of five siblings, she grew up in Utica where she graduated from Proctor High ...

Kisco, NY, the daughter of Robert Heist and Penny Greiner Heist. She graduated from Wilson High in 1982. On July 22, 2000, Betsy married Willard J. Berkheiser in Utica, a blessed union of 14 years.

of Utica, Lucile, of Syracuse, New York, and Frances, of Bangor, Maine. Per Louie’s request, there is no memorial service or interment. There will be a private remembrance ceremony for family.