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[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[Welland Tribune November 3, 1943]
Central United church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, when Rev. G. H. Knighton united in marriage Elda Florence Bender, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs Oscar Bender and Warrant Officer Robert John Arthur, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Arthur of Welland. The chancel of the church was arranged with ferns and baskets of chrysanthemums.
The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a pretty streetlength dress of powder blue wool made in twopiece style and a becoming headdress of flowers and net in a matching shade. Her colonial bouquet was of ophelia roses and chrysanthemums of the button variety with a sprig of heather sent from Scotland.
Her attendant, Mrs. Fred Schulze of Welland, wore a becoming street length dress of coral wool with a headdress similar to that worn by the bride and she, too, carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses and baby chrysanthemums.
The best man was the groom’s brother, George Arthur of Welland.
Following the ceremony a reception for the immediate families was held at Rathfon’s Inn, where the bride’s mother received wearing a dress of gold crepe with black accessories and a corsage of roses and baby chrysanthemums. The groom’s mother, who assisted, wore a nut brown crepe dress wit matching accessories and a corsage of roses and button chrysanthemums.
The bride’s table was arranged with yellow centrepiece of chrysanthemums and matching tapers in silver holders and the wedding cake.
After the reception the bride donned a black wool with silver fox coat and black hat for a wedding trip to Ottawa and eastern points. Later they will take up residence at Truro, N.S.
Before leaving, the bride presented her maternal grandmother, Mrs. F. Barrett, with her bouquet.
Guests from out-of-town included Mr. And Mrs. William English of St. Catharines and Mrs. D.L. Thomas of Victoria, B.C.
Those who entertained for the bride prior to her marriage were Mrs. S. Roos of Welland, a tea; Misses Joy Green, Ella Cowper and Mildred Fraser, a kitchen shower; and Mrs. E.J. Pietz, Miss Marylou Pietz and Mrs Alfred Kramer, a variety shower.
[Welland Tribune December 11, 1943]
Suddenly at the Welland County General hospital on Saturday, December 11, 1943, Anthony Tavano, beloved husband of Helen Tavano and father of Joseph and Saverio Tavano in his 42nd year. The funeral will be held from the J,J, Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, on Tuesday, December 14 at 8.30 p.m. to St. Mary’s church for requiem mass at nine .Interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
Funerals – Anthony Tavano
A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral service yesterday for the late Anthony Tavano, 161 Bald street, who died Saturday at the Welland County General hospital. The funeral was held from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral home, 19 Young street, to St Mary’s church, where Rev. A McMahon officiated at requiem mass.
Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The pallbearers were Sam Paonessa, Angelo Trepasso, Joseph Paonessa, Sonny Paonessa, Joseph Foochuk and Sidney Convay.
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