Obituaries & Tributes
Tony Vocella
Feb 28, 2026
VOCELLA, DOMENICO ANTONIO “TONY” - With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, and Nonno on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 82. Devoted husband to Benedetta “Betty” (née DelDuca) for 60 beautiful years. Adored father to Mario (Ann Marie) and Anna (Brad) Corman. Nonno was extremely proud…
Anthony Ross Chater
Feb 25, 2026
CHATER, ANTHONY ROSS “TONY” – Peacefully at the Niagara Health Welland Hospital on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in his 79th year. Loving father to Frances Mooradian (Joe) and Ross (Emilie) Chater and their mother Brenda. Dear Papa to Trent, Carter, Brooklyn, Logan and Riley. Brother to Carla (the late Wayne) and Patti (Brian). Tony will…
George William Densham
Feb 21, 2026
DENSHAM, GEORGE WILLIAM - George passed away peacefully in his 93rd year on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Greater Niagara General Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Husband to Shirley (neé Heximer) for 72 years. Devoted Dad to Joan (Brad Anderson), Glen (Nicole) and Ken (Tami Starostic). Proud Grandpa to Amy (Rick),…
Veronica Patricia "Pat" Winstanley
Feb 20, 2026
WINSTANLEY, VERONICA PATRICIA “PAT”- (Retired in 1996 from Stokes Seeds after 23 years of service) Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Pat passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 in her 89th year. She is reunited with her one and only love, her husband Roy, and her cherished daughter Karen. She leaves behind…
Elie Ferron
Feb 18, 2026
FERRON, JOSEPH, ELIE - With heavy hearts our family share the sudden but peaceful loss of Elie at the age of 87, at Niagara Health Marotta Family hospital, surrounded with the love of his family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.Elie was married to his best friend Stella for 63 years. Loving father to Jackie, Roger…
Mary Boal
Feb 15, 2026
BOAL, MARY (Née Bot) – Peacefully passed away in Welland at Woodlands of Sunset, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 67. Proud mother to Patrick (Rachel) and Sarah (Josh). She will be remembered by them as the best and supportive mom any child could ask for and whose endless support and encouragement…
Sidney Robert Taylor
Feb 14, 2026
TAYLOR, SIDNEY “Sid”, It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, papa and great papa in his 99th year at the Greater Niagara General Hospital surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Sid is reunited with his beloved wife Grace (2017) and his cherished son,…
Martien John Smit
Feb 10, 2026
SMIT, MARTIEN JOHN – (retired from the City of St. Catharines after 27 years of service) It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Martien on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Niagara Health Marotta Family Hospital after a brave battle. Though he wasn’t ready to leave his loving wife and family, his body…
Mario Joseph Girotti
Feb 8, 2026
GIROTTI MARIO JOSEPH- Is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Joseph Girotti on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in St. Catharines, Ontario at the age of 97. Born October 18, 1928, in Merritton, Ontario, Mario lived a life of devotion, service, generosity and kindness.Growing up in a modest household with five brothers and…
Victoria Nancy Hodge
Feb 4, 2026
HODGE, VICTORIA NANCY (nee Steele)- Peacefully, at the Niagara Health - Welland Hospital on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in her 70th year. Dear and loving daughter to Ted and the late Nancy Steele. Loving mother to Derick (Jodi). Vicky will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Lillie and Jaxon. Loving sister to Katharine (Barry) McDonnell…