Obituaries & Tributes
Gordon Ruffett
Jun 9, 2005
Ruffett, Gordon ~ surrounded by his loving family, at the Niagara Arms, St. Catharines, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Betty Marie Ruffett (June 9, 2005). Loving father of Lynda Irene (David) Holland, Heather Ann Nyland and Robert Gordon (partner Ken). Grandpa will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his…
Sharon Martin
Apr 13, 2005
MARTIN, SHARON (CATTERALL) ~ surrounded by her loving family, at the St. Catharines Hospital, on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Rea Martin (April 13, 2005). Loving mother of Mark (Sharon) Barnfield, Trevor (Liz) Barnfield and Scott (Laura) Barnfield and step mother of Steve (Kim) Martin, Robert…
Annita Pezzullo
Mar 1, 2005
PEZZULLO, Annita (Iuliani) - at Tufford Nursing Home, St. Catharines, on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Agostino Pezzullo (March 1, 2005). Loving mother of Angelo (Carolyn) Pezzullo and Vince (Joy) Pezzullo. Nonna will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Michael (Kristeena), Justin (Kim),…
Ida Bruno
May 14, 1957
BRUNO, Ida (nee Perri) ~ Surrounded by love and guided by her faith, our dearest mom, nonna Ida, gracefully entered into eternal peace in her 84th year on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Mom is reunited with her deeply missed husband Giovanni (May 14, 1957). She guided her children Anna (Quint) Di Tiberio, Julio (Brenda) Bruno…
Margaret Helen Theisen
Jun 21, 1924
THEISEN, MARGARET HELEN ~ June 21, 1924 to December 30, 2014. Peacefully in her 91st year, surrounded by her loving family. Cherished mother of Holly (John) Balasak of Niagara Falls. Predeceased by her daughter Karen Elizabeth (1972) and her soul mate Edward "Ted" (2004). Grandma will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren…
Ellen Philomena Petrushko
Nov 8, 1921
PETRUSHKO, Ellen Philomena "Nelly" ~ Nov. 8, 1921 - Aug. 9, 2014, It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our very special Mother, Ellen. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Joseph Petrushko (2007). Ellen enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life due to her never ending love and devotion…
Anthony Soyka
Soyka, Anthony "Tony" ~ passed away peacefully, at his home in Thorold in his 80th year, in the care of his loving companion Barbara Bidal with his faithful friend "Gizmo" by his side. He is predeceased by his wife Sylvia (Binas) 1982. He was the loving father of Tom (Ellen), Ron (Andrea Etmanskie), Virginia (David)…
Mary G. Dekker
Dekker, Mary G. (nee O'Sullivan) ~ age 65, of Edina, Minnesota. Survived by her husband of 46 years, Dick; children, Justin (Shelly), Jason and Tiffany; grandchildren, Charlie, Chloe and Keenan; mother, Mae O'Sullivan; brother, John O'Sullivan (Gail); sisters, Betty Carella (Joe), Theresa Calmusky (Randy) and Maureen Hoxie (Ted). Proceeded in death by father, Eugene O'Sullivan.
Ilarion Lasichuk
Lasichuk, Ilarion "Larry" ~ as the result of a stroke, just after his 90th birthday. Larry came to Canada after the war and retired after 30 of service for General Motors. He is survived by his wife Sophie, Thorold South, son Andrey, Ottawa and Martha (Alfred Kirkham), Bolton. Greatly missed by in-laws Vera and Yaroslav…
Gary Mcshane
McShane, Gary 1935-2010 ~ surrounded by his loving family, Gary passed away peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday, June 28th at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 52 years to Rita (Pizzacalla) McShane. Loving father of Ron and his wife Angela McShane, Merilou and her husband Tony Nero and Gina and…