Born July 28th, 1956 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario and passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He leaves behind with broken hearts, his loving wife Janet; his children, Lane, Danielle (Mikka), and Holly; and his beloved grandchildren, Rhylan, Janik, Elena, Ayla, Corah, and Jasper. Ed was known as sharp-minded, a talented carpenter, and ...
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LAZARHOFF, Marlies
It is with deep sadness that the family of Marlies Lazarhoff (born Maria Luise Stroph) announce her passing at the Long Term Care Unit of Lady Dunn Hospital on July 10, 2025 in her 92nd year. Marlies will be lovingly remembered by her children, George (Jocelyn), Sylvia, Nadya (Lorne) and John: grandchildren, Jamie (Mimi), Mathew (Hyejoo), Ali and Zoe; great ...
Read More »STARR, Aireal “Everlasting Sky Woman”
It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved Aireal Starr, who left this world to meet her Creator and be reunited with her grandparents and father on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 32. Aireal passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, surrounded by the love and presence ...
Read More »Celebration of Life – Gil Matte
Please join us for a: Celebration of Life honouring Gilberte (Gil) Matte (November 23, 1931 – February 3rd – 2025). A Mass will be held at 11:00 St. Monica Church on August 23rd, 2025. There will be a luncheon immediately following the Mass upstairs at the Legion Hall. We would love for you to join us and share your ...
Read More »Stefan Shynkorenko – Celebration of Life
July 16, 1984 to May 6, 2025 Passed away with his family by his side at Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. Beloved son of Erin Andrews (Joe McCoy) and Ed Shynkorenko (Maggie Hermeston). Dear brother to Daniel and Julia McCoy and step-brother to Erin Sigouin (Jason Jurynec) and Bernard Sigouin. Stefan is survived by his Grandpa Joe McCoy (Flo ...
Read More »CONSTANTINEAU, Mary Luella
Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday July 6, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of John (Carol), Carl (Bev), Willis, Lynn, Mark and Ann Hopewell (Graeme). Loving grandmother of Shawn (Riley) and Daniel. Daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Best. Sister of the late Dorothy Van ...
Read More »FORTUNE, Ranah (Hall)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ranah Fortune (nee Hall) on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Ranah was the eldest daughter of Monty and Bertie Hall and was born in Chapleau, Ontario. Ranah’s first years were spent residing in Sinterville as her father Monty, worked at the Sinter Plant for Algoma Ore. ...
Read More »Schreiber, Allan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...
Read More »O’BRIEN, Emma Jean “Jean”
Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Dear mother of John, and cherished grandmother of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ethel Moore, along with her siblings. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and ...
Read More »Halucha, Wladyslawa (Lody)
Peacefully, in Niagara Falls on April 19, 2025, in her 87th year. Predeceased by her first husband Jakub Halucha (1995), and her second husband Constantino (Joe) Sebastiano (2022). Dear sister of Miła (Michał) of Młodow, Poland. Predeceased by her other three siblings – Julek, Grzesiek and Zosia. Dearly loved mother of Les (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John) and Jim (Laura). Proud ...
Read More »DeSAULNIER, Keith
Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Caring and thoughtful father of Sylvia, Michelle (Robert) and Ryan. Loving grandfather of Angie, Deacon, Alyjah, Teagan and Ryanna. Dear brother of Gary (Barb), Wendy, late Bill and Joe (Brenda). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Keith will also be sadly missed by Manon and ...
Read More »Thank you from the graduates of École secondaire Saint-Joseph
The École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) school community proudly celebrated its graduating students during a grad ceremony on June 25th, 2025. The class of 2025 wish to thank the following community partners who generously contributed to the ceremony: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. Légion Royale Canadienne ADFO et ...
Read More »Thank you from the graduates of École secondaire Saint-Joseph
C’est avec fierté que la communauté scolaire de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a célébré ses finissants le 25 juin 2025 dernier lors de sa cérémonie de graduation. Les finissants 2025 remercient vivement les partenaires communautaires suivants qui ont contribué généreusement à cette cérémonie: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines ...
Read More »BANMAN, Susan Ann
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday December 19, 2024 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of Johan (John). Adored mother of Rosemarie Albert (Mike), David (Lesley) and Norman. Proud grandmother of Dorian (Chantal), Desirée (Johnny), Jeni-Lee (Spencer) and Adam. Proud grandmother of Jay, Delia, Ruby, Piper, Murphy and Johan. Daughter of the ...
Read More »COTE, Julien
It is with great sadness that the Sault Ste Marie Professional Firefighters Association announce that honorary firefighter Julien Cote has responded to his last alarm, peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 30. Julien’s bravery and determination to beat the odds and overcome his disease was an inspiration to the entire department. ...
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