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Peacefully on Saturday, September 3rd, 2023, at the Welland Hospital Extended Care Unit at the age of 103 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanislaw Kowalski (1994). Loving mother of Roy of Welland and the late Roma Koeman (nee Kowalski) (2022).

A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Fenwick, ON. Arrangements entrusted to the Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON. (905-892-4701)

With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Joan on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at Northland Pointe in her 91st year. Cherished and greatly missed mom of Terry and Mark and daughters in law Carole and Denise. Loving and proud grandma of Stanley (Heather), Andrew, Tina, Layna (Jay), Jayme (Nicky) and great grandma of Hailey, Brayden, Jaelynn, Zoe, Kiptyn, Kiya and sister in law Evelyn. Joan was predeceased by her husband Harold, her parents Mary and Fred as well as her beloved son Douglas, her brothers Fred, Doug, Sandy, Buddy and Donald.

For Joan, family was the sparkle in her eye and the Toronto Maple Leafs put some pep in her step! She loved her sports, crosswords, jumble words, reading newspapers daily and visits from family and friends. She will be missed greatly.

Everyone is invited to visit Joan’s family on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 11am-1pm at Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. A Committal Service will follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, 2250 Hwy 20, Fonthill at 1:30pm. Memorial donations made to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Irene Cook on August 18th, surrounded by the love of her family, holding her hand until the end. Cherished and best mom of Nancy Arbour (Dave). Loving and proud gramma of Adam Arbour. Irene was predeceased by her husband George (1986), brother George Csuka (2021), her parents John (1988) and Stella (2002) Csuka, and longtime friend/partner Al Myers (1999). Survived by sister-in-law Clare Csuka. Special Aunt Irene to Beth Fulbrook (Tim) and John Csuka (Jenn) and their families and Harold and Derrick Cook. Step-gramma to Jeff Arbour (Jenn) and Kelly Smyth (Lee) and their families. Wendy Novosel and Judy Peters called her their second mom, she loved them both dearly.

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on September 6, 1932, she moved to Welland in 1940 with her Mom and brother. We enjoyed the many stories her and Uncle George shared about living on the farm. She was a hard worker and was willing to help everyone. Mom endured many health issues over the years including breast cancer, and nursed Dad through many illnesses, never complaining. We have many happy memories of making perogies, cabbage rolls, noodles & strudel. Mom was a talented cake decorator, providing many brides with beautiful wedding cakes. She later took up oil painting while spending her winters in Florida, loved line dancing (she could really move) and bowled for many years with her friends. Mom was a charter member of the Fenwick Lioness where she enjoyed many good times and shenanigans.

Mom moved into D.H. Rapelje Lodge in 2019, when her health started to decline, and Dementia started to show. We were fortunate to have her in our lives for 4 more years. A special Thank You to House 400 Staff, who treated her with such love and kindness.

Cremation has taken place. A private interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Rapelje Lodge Recreation Dept. (Irene Cook) would be greatly appreciated.

Passed away at the Westhills Care Centre in her 90^th year. Predeceased by her husband Bob and son Drew. Beloved mother of Sue (Gerry) and Chris (Irina). Much loved “Amy”, to grandchildren Andrew (Kristi), Alex, and Andrei (Samantha). Mom was thrilled to be Supergrammies to great grandaughter Harper, brought into the world by Alex and Taylor, also great grandson to Wesley, blessed into this world by Andrei and Samantha.

Mom is survived by her dear sister Doreen, predeceased by her sister Barb, and brother Ken. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the wonderful care team at WestHills Care Centre. We all miss you Mom and will be in our hearts forever.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON. 905-892-4701.

GLASBERGEN, John (Johannes)

Peacefully and lovingly called home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 14th, 2023, at his home. Loving husband of Bertha and the late Harma (2012). Caring father of Peter (Denise), Karen (Brad) Hilts, Phil (Melanie) and Rodney (Kirsten).  Adoring Opa of 16 Grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brother of Gary (Helen), Peter (Hilda), late Mary (John) Dykstra, Andy (Angeline), Paul (Thea), Jane (John) Sneider, and Ellie (Martin) Boerefyn. Step-father of Pam (Greg) Bok, Norman (Laura) Menger, Heather (Paul) Maas, Chris Menger and Brad (Lauren) Menger. Papa John to 10 grandchildren. Loving brother-in-law to the Douma, Schuit and Menger families. Visitation will be on Friday, August 18th, 2023 at Wellandport United Reformed Church from 5-9 p.m. Burial will take place on Sat. August 19th, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery. Funeral Service will take place on Sat. August 19th at 10:30 a.m.

PRUDDEN, Dennis

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Dennis “Mad Dog” Prudden, in his 82nd year. His journey ended on August 9, 2023, surrounded by his children, Randy, Jan, Tonya, Tema and his grandchildren, Mason, Jamie, Remy, and Kira. He loved fishing, Harleys, dogs and going on Bus Tours. He will be sadly missed. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at Hillside Cemetery, with a procession starting at Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON. Reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. # 613, 141 Hwy. #20, Fonthill, ON.

Our beautiful and feisty mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Kathie (Saltarelli) Porter has left us broken hearted with her passing on July 18, 2023. Kathie will be missed terribly by her children Corey Danyluk (Orietta) and Kristi Kocherkewych (Chad), as well as, her three young grandsons, Lucas, Liam and Owen. She leaves behind her husband, Bob Porter and stepson, Adam Porter. Connie Ferreira will lovingly remember Kathie always as her stepmom. Everlasting memories will be forever cherished by her sister Noreen, brothers Brian and Nick, nephews and nieces as well as her dear friend, Nancy Wicks. Kathie has been reunited with her parents, Bridie and Albert Saltarelli and nephew Spencer. (We are certain she is rejoicing in this reunion.) Kathie was a devoted and loving mom. Although separated by many miles, Corey, Kristi and their families were most important to her.

She had a kind and giving heart and a delightful sense of humour. Her favourite saying was “I am woman, hear me roar!”. Kathie enjoyed a very close relationship with her mom and dad and truly missed them after their deaths. In her final years, she struggled with her health but, fought a good fight.  Kathie enjoyed volunteering for Welland Recreation, helping organize events and craft activities for kids.

She was a graduate of Notre Dame College School in Welland, after which she attended the nursing program at Mohawk College in Hamilton. On leaving school she ventured first into banking, then real estate with her father, ultimately becoming a driven businesswoman managing up to three card and stationery shops at a time.

As per her wishes, there will be no service. If you wish, Kathie would have approved of a donation to the Welland SPCA in lieu of flowers. Better still, just tell someone you love them, tomorrow will be too late. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.