Obituaries & Tributes
Clelia Lucciola
Sep 22, 2025
LUCCIOLA, CLELIA April 27, 1933 – September 22, 2025 Clelia was lovingly surrounded by her family when she was reunited in heaven with her beloved Eduardo Lucciola, on Monday, September 22, 2025 in her 93rd year. Devoted mother to Tony (Maggie Hildebrand), Rocco, Mario (Kim) and Bridget (Troy Peacock). Cherished Nona to Amanda (Mike Dowd),…
Dorothy Drake
Sep 19, 2025
DRAKE, ELIZABETH “Dorothy” EDNA – Peacefully, after a long struggle, at Garden City Manor, St. Catharines on Friday, September 19, 2025 in her 89th year. Beloved mother of Michael. Loyal sister to Sharon McGean and Michael Terrance Drake, David Drake and stepsister Dorothy Mason, but predeceased by her siblings Jack (Dorothy), June (Lloyd) Currie, Patricia…
Dino Joseph Girotti
Sep 17, 2025
GIROTTI, DINO – Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in his 101st year. Beloved husband of the late Ida (Née Ricci) (2003) and his infant son Joseph (1962). Sadly leaving behind his son Vincent (Patti) and daughter Angela (Robert) Dittrick, and his two grandchildren Andrew and Deanna. Dino…
Lenny Gualtieri
Sep 15, 2025
GUALTIERI, LEONARDO “Lenny” – Peacefully, at Hamilton General Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2025, Leonardo passed away in his 60th year. Beloved son of Leonardo (Barbara Sacco) and the late Costanza (Nino) Riselli. Cherished brother of Marg (Mike) Miller and Domenic. Loving stepbrother to Josie Sacco, Ross Riselli and Tony Riselli. Leonardo was the dearest…
Frank Caputo
Sep 13, 2025
CAPUTO, FRANCESCO - The world became a little less bright on Saturday, September 13, 2025 with the passing of our beautiful blue-eyed husband and father Francesco “Frank” Caputo in his 82nd year after a short battle with cancer at the Marotta Family Hospital, St. Catharines. He was born on October 31, 1943 in Cosenza Italy…
Kit Vollick
Sep 11, 2025
VOLLICK, Dorothy “Kit” Ann (née Gillis) June 13, 1935 - September 11, 2025 Dorothy “Kit” was born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland to Hugh and Florence (née Dubourdieu) Gillis, and grew up in Sydney (formerly New Glascow), Nova Scotia, with her beloved older sisters Margaret and Patricia. After completing high school, Kit spent a short time as…
Ian Craig Broadley
Sep 5, 2025
BROADLEY, IAN CRAIG “Weasel” - (Dedicated 31-year Veteran of the St. Catharines Fire and Emergency Services; Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 138 Merritton) Peacefully, where he wanted to be, surrounded by his loving family at home, on Friday, September 5, 2025 in his 77th year. Soulmate, sweetheart and love of her life, to…
Dolores Howell
Aug 28, 2025
HOWELL, DOLORES (Née Dittrick) – Surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Marotta Family Hospital at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Dennis (2013). Caring and supportive “Ma” to sons Alan (Maria) and Dennis, “Mom” to daughters Joan (the late Martin Bride – 2022), Dennise Oliver…
Carolynn Ann Liddiard
Aug 25, 2025
LIDDIARD, CAROLYNN - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, Carolynn "Hiya" Liddiard, who left us far too soon. Carolynn will be deeply missed by her cherished son, Logen, her mother Sherry Jaschke, sisters Amanda, Jennifer and Christine, her nephews and nieces as…
Donald Fletcher Holtby
Aug 17, 2025
HOLTBY, DONALD FLETCHER “Don”- Peacefully, with his family surrounding him on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Niagara Health Marotta Family Hospital, in his 96th year. Eternal companion to Mary Ann (née Hubbard) for almost 69 years. Don was the loving and devoted father to Thelma (Jay), Robert (Agnes), John (Julia), David (Laurie), Paul (Cari), Catharine…