Obituaries & Tributes
Richard James Persia
Jan 13, 2011
Persia, Richard James ~ suddenly, at his residence in St. Catharines, on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the age of 52. Beloved son of Leo Sr. and the late Helen Persia (Jan. 25, 2003). Dear brother of Gary (Marianne), Sharon Weir, Leo Jr. (Michelle) and Grace (Daryn) Derwinsky. Predeceased by brother Philip (Apr. 24, 2004)…
Margaret Murphy
Jan 12, 2011
Murphy, Margaret ~ peacefully, after a courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Hospice Niagara at the age of 71. Beloved and devoted wife of 52 years to Michael Murphy. Cherished mother of Daniel, Michael (Karen), Glen (Lisa), Timothy (Sheila) and Nancy (Lance). Grandma will be sadly missed and…
Ermelinda Paolone
Jan 10, 2011
Paolone, Ermelinda "Linda" ~ peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Nicola Paolone (1992). Loving mother of Carmen (Lucy) Paolone, Angela (Rosario) Tullo and Mary (Alessandro) Moretti. Momooch will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered…
Mary Mildred Euphemia Bigelow
Jan 9, 2011
Bigelow, Mary Mildred Euphemia ~ peacefully, at St. Joseph's Villa, Dundas, ON on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Bigelow (August 19, 2003). Loving mother of Dr. Gayle Bigelow (Ted Partridge), Winston (Rosemary) Bigelow, Allan Bigelow and Mary Ellen (Darrell) Schild. Nana will be sadly missed…
Maryanne Catharine Sokyrka
Jan 7, 2011
Sokyrka, MaryAnne Catharine ~ surrounded by her loving family, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the age of 52. Cherished wife of 31 years to Michael Sokyrka. Loving mother of Michael John Sokyrka. Beloved daughter of Frank and Annie Kozina. Dear sister of Frank (Pauline) Kozina, Martha (Jim) Klobucar,…
Maria Costanza D’Amelio
Jan 2, 2011
D'Amelio, Maria Costanza ~ suddenly, at her residence in Thorold, on Sunday, January 2, 2011, at the age of 85. Maria was born in Montorio Nei Frentani, Campobasso, Italy and arrived in Canada in 1956. Beloved wife of the late John D'Amelio (June 6, 2003). Loving mother of Jean D'Amelio (Stu Swyer) and Barbara (Richard)…
Clayton Joseph Clouthier
Dec 29, 2010
Clouthier, Clayton Joseph ~ peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Niagara on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late June Clouthier (May 25, 2003). Loving father to Linda (John) Campbell and the late Nancy Savard (1996). Papa will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his…
Marino Girotti
Dec 26, 2010
Girotti, Marino ~ surrounded by his loving family, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, on Friday, December 21, 2012 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of 65 years to Anne (Duff) Girotti. Loving father of Theresa and Rosaire Tisdelle. Predeceased by son Murray (December 26, 2010) survived by his wife Janet Girotti. Nonno will be…
Anne Evelyn Girotti
Dec 26, 2010
Girotti, Anne Evelyn (Duff) ~ passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of her loving husband, Marino (December 21, 2012) and her cherished son Murray (December 26, 2010). Loving mother of Theresa and Rosaire Tisdelle and mother-in-law of Janet Girotti. Nonna will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Katherine Girotti, Lindsay and…
William Neil
Dec 25, 2010
Neil, William ~ at Extendicare St. Catharines, on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Joan Fleury (Purcell) Neil (2005). Predeceased by brothers Bob and Archie and sisters Grace Neil, Ellen Neil and Margaret Hughes. Loving uncle of Susan (Renald) Shute, Mike Hughes, Tim Elliott (Judy), Anne Elliott…