Obituaries & Tributes
Daniel Burns
Feb 26, 2025
BURNS, DANIEL ANDREW – Having been surrounded by his family during an extended hospital visit, Dan passed away at Niagara Health Marrotta Family Hospital St. Catharines on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in his 89th year. Loving husband to Janet (née Lymburner) for almost 62 years. Proud Dad to Heather Warkentin of Edmonton, Alberta, and Colleen…
Joseph Zimmile
Feb 10, 2025
ZIMMILE, JOSEPH – Peacefully, in St. Catharines on Monday, February 10, 2025, in his 104th year. Loving husband to the late Maria (2014). Dear father to Salvatore, Mary Anne (Doug) Nolan, Stephen and Rosanne (Mark) Cecchini. Proud Nonno to D.J., Andrea (Mike), Matthew, Sarah and Anthony. Sadly missed by his in-laws John (Rosa) Tripodi, Georgette…
Lynne Sexsmith
Feb 6, 2025
SEXSMITH, LYNNE (Née McMillan) – Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Niagara Health Marotta Family Hospital. Fondly remembered by her partner Bob Brown. Predeceased by her daughter Wendy (surviving spouse John) Brown, Lynne is survived by her children Yvonne Higgins, Gordon Hawryluk, Lynnette Sexsmith (Ivan). Proud Grandma to Kenny (Emily),…
Domenic Pirillo
Feb 1, 2025
PIRILLO, DOMENIC 1944 – 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear uncle, Domenic Pirillo on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Niagara Health Marrotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines, in his 81st year. Domenic is now reunited with his beloved grandmother Rosina, his parents Gino and Maria, his sister…
Carlos
Jan 21, 2025
NIEVES RIOS, JUAN CARLOS December 28, 1961 ~ January 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Carlos at Niagara Health Marotta Family Hospital at the age of 63. Gina Marcone was his cherished wife for 18 years. Beloved father to Jacqueline Nieves Zamundo, Allen Paul Nieves Zamundo, and…
Todd Scheffee
Jan 21, 2025
SCHEFFEE, TODD - Faced with the potential heartbreak that the Toronto Maple Leafs won't win the Stanley Cup again, Todd Allan Scheffee instead, chose to try his chances in hockey heaven. Where the beer is always cold, and the puck always finds the back of the net. It is with great sadness that we announce…
Susan English
Jan 20, 2025
ENGLISH, SUSAN JANET (nee Wilson) (1957-2025) - Our mom passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on January 20, 2025 after a year-long battle with cancer. Loving mom of Annie (Patrick) Sawatsky and Erin (Aaron) Mendonça. Leaving behind the loves of her life, she was the proud Nana of Garrett, Tegan, Taio and Knox. Lifelong best…
Gary Buccella
Jan 2, 2025
BUCCELLA, GARY – Passed away on January 2, 2025, in the arms of his loving wife Elena. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his niece Loree Mason, nephew Derek (Kim) Winstanley, and their families: Josh (Christina), Brittanee (Wyatt), Justin (Vici) and Courtnee (Noah). Special stepfather to Larry (Sharbra) Porter and Julia (Radu) Rus. Papa to…
Angelina Gigone
Jan 1, 2025
GIGONE, Angelina (née Faggiani) - Peacefully passed away on January 1st, 2025. Born on January 20th, 1936, in Rivignano, Italy, Angelina was the youngest of ten children. She met her beloved husband, Rodolfo Gigone, in Italy before they embarked together on a journey to build a new life in Canada. Together with Rodolfo, who worked…
Edward King
Jan 1, 2025
King, Percy Edward "Ed" - at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Wednesday January 1, 2025. Ed from Thorold in his 78th year passed peacefully with family by his side. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy Jean King of 51 years. Dear father to Gerry, Kim (John), Tina, Shawn and Amy. Loving Grampa/Papa to 15…