Obituaries & Tributes
Antonio Venditti
Jan 9, 2026
VENDITTI, ANTONIO - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Antonio at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the age of 93. He was beloved by his wife Giovanna “Nina” (née D’Onofrio) with whom he spent over 68 wonderful years. He was loved by his children Eva (Claude) Hebert,…
Emma Mauro
Jan 8, 2026
MAURO, EMMA (Née Venneri) – With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our precious Mother, Nonna and Bisnonna, the heart of our family, Emma, on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Westhills Care Centre in her 95th year. We take comfort that our mom is reunited with our dear dad, Frank, who left us…
Maureen Boyd
2026
BOYD, MAUREEN (nee Gallagher) ~ Peacefully, with the love of her family surrounding her, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Linhaven in St. Catharines. Born July 2, 1939 in Partick, Glasgow, Scotland to Francis (1997) and Jane (nee Clark) (1986). Maureen was the first daughter born after brothers, Frank (2011) and Robert (1993). Sisters Jean…
Patricia Rose Fortura
2026
FORTURA, PATRICIA “PAT” – Peacefully, at Linhaven on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas (1986). Loving mother to Lori (Brian) Collins and Peter (Cynthia). Treasured Nana to Laura (Zak) Lemieux and Nicholas Fortura. Pat was grateful to have been able to meet her great-grandson, Max Lemieux.…
Nunziatina "Nancy" Paolone
Dec 22, 2025
PAOLONE, NUNZIATINA “NANCY” (née Ruta) – Surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 93 at Westhills Care Centre in St. Catharines. Loving and devoted wife of the late Raffaele “Ralph” (2016). Cherished mother to John (Gina), Mary (Myron) and Thomas (Sera). Treasured and beloved Grandma to…
Corporal Daryl Robert Bradley
Dec 17, 2025
BRADLEY, CORPORAL DARYL ROBERT (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, UN Peacekeeper in Rwanda) After a courageous battle with cancer, Daryl passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and beloved pets—Gunner, Tank, Sergeant, Storm, and Moon – on the night of Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the age of 58. Proud and cherished Dad…
Daniel Taylor
Dec 8, 2025
TAYLOR, DANIEL - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Taylor at the "young" age of 93 on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He is predeceased by the love of his life, Ida (Née Nicholson). They were married for 67 years. Daniel was born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton,…
Donald Gerard Luciani
Dec 3, 2025
LUCIANI, DONALD GERARD – Peacefully, at Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Don passed away in his 72nd year. Dear son of the late Joseph and Shirley Luciani. Loving brother of Gary, Bob (Debbie), Denis (Kim) and David. Don will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. Visitors…
James Adrian McGrath
Dec 1, 2025
McGRATH, JAMES ADRIAN –Passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Niagara Health Niagara Falls Hospital at the age of 88. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Beverly (née DeVoe) in 2017. Loving father of Eleanor (Camillo) Caputo, Adrian (Cathy) and Lisa (the late Iskender) Tokuc.…
Michael Patrick Bertram Roach
Nov 30, 2025
ROACH, MICHAEL PATRICK BERTRAM – Suddenly, at home in Thorold on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the age of 37. Son of David and Tracy (née Banfield). Brother of Scott and Uncle of Landon and Bennett. Michael is predeceased by his grandparents Bert and Mabel Banfield and Pat and Norma Roach. He will be fondly…