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ARCHIE MCKELLAR

[Welland Tribune January 15, 1945]

Ill for only a few days, Archie McKellar, 953 Crowland avenue, died last evening in the Welland County General hospital in his 37th year. Born in Wishew, Scotland, Mr. McLellar had resided in Welland the past 17 years and was an employe of Atlas Steels Ltd., where he worked until last Saturday.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Kilty McKellar; one son, Archie Hugh McKellar; his father, Archie McKellar Sr., of Welland; two sisters, Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Fred Waud, both of St. Catharines.

The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Son funeral residence, 19 Yong street. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

J.W. CLENDENNING

[Welland Tribune December 8, 1943]

Many friends were present yesterday afternoon at the funeral of the late Joseph William Clendenning, who died suddenly Saturday evening in Welland. Services were held at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, with Rev. L.R. Ballantyne of Central United church officiating. There was a large number of floral tributes.

Interment was in Doan’s Ridge cemetery. The pallbearers were Harry Bowman, James Waldroff, Donald Fehrman, G.C. Herrington, H.P. Thomas and J. Warwick.

DEATHS – MRS AUGUSTO CARNAROLI

[Welland Tribune February 21, 1947]

The death occurred at her residence, 228 Fares Street, Port Colborne, yesterday, following an illness of two months, of Mary Rosie Carnaroli, wife of Augusto Carnaroli, in her 51st year.

The late Mrs Carnaroli was born in Montreal, Que., and had resided in Port Colborne since 1924. She was a member of St. Teresa’s church.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Marcelle, at home, and a brother and two sisters in Murray Bay, Que.

The body is resting at the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning, Feb. 22 at St Teresa’s church, where mass will be sung at 9 o’clock, Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.

FUNERALS – ROSAIRE THERRIEN

[Welland Tribune February 20, 1947]

The funeral of the late Rosaire Therrien, who passed away in the 22nd year at the Niagara Sanatorium on Monday, February 17, was held this morning from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street to Sacred Heart church, where requiem mass was chanted by Father L.J. Bouchard. There were many floral tributes and mass cards were noted, mute but eloquent tributes to the  memory of a popular member of the younger set of his community.

The pall bearers were Alphonse and Joseph Brochu, Elzear St. Pierre, Aurele Maurice, Alfred Fournier and Henri Maurice.

MRS. E. MILO

[Welland Tribune February 15, 1947]

The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Milo, who passed away on Wednesday, February 12, at the home of her son, Paul Milo, Pelham township, in her 62nd year, was held on Saturday morning from the home of Paul Milo to the Greek Catholic Church of St. Michael, Crowland, where requiem mass was solemnized by Father Boresky of Brantford. Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. Pallbearers were Alec Lehotay, John Kiss, Andrew Dandar, John Myslicki, George Vetrecin, and George Micha.

WEDDINGS – STEPANCHUK-DAVISON

[Welland Tribune February 28, 1947]

St James’ Anglican church, Port Colborne, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday evening, Feb. 22 at 7 o’clock, when Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davison, was united in marriage to Nick Stepanchuk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Stepanchuk,  of Port Colborne. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh performed the ceremony.

The bride given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a two piece turquoise blue dress with brown accessories.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Mary Szalagi, sister of the groom, wore a becoming dress of pale green with brown accessories.
The best man was Donald Davison.

A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents for 30 guests. The bride’s mother received the guests wearing a flowered jersey dress with black accessories. The groom’s mother assisted, wearing a black dress with black accessories.

The happy couple left for a wedding trip to Buffalo, N.Y.
Upon their return they will reside on Fares street, Port Colborne.

FUNERALS – MRS. ANNA PYLYPIW

[Welland Tribune February 15, 1947]

A largely attended funeral took place yesterday afternoon when friends and neighbors paid their final respects to the late Mrs. Anna Pylypiw, wife of William Pylypiw, whose death occurred at the Welland County General hospital on Friday in her 54th year.

The funeral was held from the late residence, 130 Alberta street to St Michael’s Greek Catholic church. The services were conducted by Rev. Father Borecki of Brantford. Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery.

Pall bearers were John Barksi, John Zareski, Paul Szwec, John Chukry, George Stephens and  S. Harecki.

Floral tributes included wreaths from CRP Department and the Goodfellows Club of the Electro Metallurgical Company and the employes and management of the Tribune.

FUNERALS – MICHAEL CHINDEME

[Welland Tribune February 28, 1947]

The funeral of Michael Chindeme who died at his home, 500 King street on Monday evening was held on Thursday morning from the late residence to St. Mary’s church and Requiem Mass was sung by Father F.A. McKenna, and prayers were read at the graveside. The funeral was largely attended, and many floral tributes and mass cards were noted. The pall bearers were John Muto, Fred Iannizzi, Steve Rome, Nick Bruzzese, Mario Beccario and Sylvester Giganti.

ANDREW MEZO

[Welland Tribune February 28, 1947]

The funeral of Andrew Mezo, who died on Monday, February 24, at his home, 18 Sixth street, was held on Thursday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. Charles Farkas officiated. The funeral was well attended, and there were many floral tributes. The casket bearers were Joseph Orlick, Steve Cordas, George Najli, Joseph Faket, Steve Saltan and Pal Ganasi.

FUNERALS – Minnie E. Canniff

[Welland Tribune February 6, 1947]

The funeral of Miss Minnie E. Canniff, who died Monday afternoon at her home, 24 East Main street, was held yesterday afternoon from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Fonthill cemetery for interment. Rev. L.R. Ballantyne conducted the services.

Among the floral tributes were pieces from Martin Dairy Ltd., W.A. of Central United church and  “The Neighbors.”

The pall bearers were Wm. Gordon, John Martin, Edgar Martin, Omer Sutton, Warren Sutton and Henry Sumbler.