All Obituaries

Charles Henry Packer passed away quietly on Tuesday February 11, 2020 in his 78th year, with his dearest friend Theresa by his side. Charles was predeceased; by his parents Henry and Hilda Packer, brother Walter and sister Janice Lyons, and his wife Mary Ann Packer (Verhoski) . His daughter Pam (Trevor), grandchildren Brian and Angela (Michael) and great-grandson Colton will carry the memory of Charles in their hearts forever. The family is so thankful to Theresa Chapeskie for her spiritual...

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Phanenhour at the age of 84 years at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. She is pre-deceased by her husband Lavergne Donald Phanenhour. A dear mother to Irwin (Sandra), Delmar (Anita) and Steven (Claire). Cherished by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are her 6 grandsons. Pastor Tabor McComiskey officiating. Those wishing to make donations in her memory can do so to the Dialysis Unit...

Conrad J Etmanskie Suddenly at home on February 3, 2020.  Son of Peter H Etmanskie and Isabel (Bella) Skebo.Predeceased by brothers Leo (Irene), Isaiah (Betty), Ambrose, Howard and Anthony. Brother-in-law Donald Golka, sister-in-law Jean Etmanskie. Survived by Peter, Isabell (Richard Meehan) and Mary Golka and Merita Etmanskie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews who he enjoyed spending time with. He spent many years with The Ministry of Natural Resources, the Royal Canadian...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henryk Kostka. Loving husband to Stanislawa Kostka, father to Peter Kostka, Beata Kostka-Lewis, Paul Kostka, and Michael Kostka, and doting Grandfather to Alexis Mia Lewis. Henryk was a strong, social man, who enjoyed meeting new friends, laughing over a beer, (the international sign of "friendship", which he was never without), playing pool, and darts. He was an avid fisherman, (even catching a seagull once!), and...

Yantha, Theresa Mary (nee Mask) June 05, 1948 – January 24, 2020 Our lives forever changed on Friday January 24. It is with great sadness and disbelief that we announce the sudden passing of Theresa, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Daughter of the late Ambrose and Agnes (nee Chapeskie) Mask of Barry’s Bay. Caring wife of 45 years to Anthony. Theresa was a dedicated mother to Kimberley (Greg Brown) and Trevor (Lisa Gorra) and above all else, a...

In Loving Memory of Doreen Allesson Selma (Berger) Quade January 16, 1934 – January 23, 2020 Doreen was born on the Berger homestead near Schutt in Raglan Township on January 16, 1934. Doreen passed away peacefully at the Caressant Care Cobden Nursing Home on Thursday January 23, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Lloyd Herbert Quade (April 26, 1931 – February 26, 2018). Dear mother of Karen Madigan (Patrick), Trudy Luloff (John) and Garry Quade (Angela...

Joan Ann Marie Chapeskie Aug 6, 1940 - Jan 12, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Ann Marie Chapeskie in Barry’s Bay Hospice on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in her 80th year. Joan Chapeskie nee Gutoskie, beloved wife of Anthony (Tony) Chapeskie, and dear mother of Mark (Jen) Chapeskie. Loving grandmother to Isaac and Katie. Survived by her sister Rita Gauthier and brother Basil Gutoskie. Predeceased by sons Michael and Christopher...

On January 10, 2020, after a courageous battle, Eric went to be with the Lord. Eric was the loving husband of Kim (Wodtke) and devoted and proud daddy to Erika and Alison.  Beloved son of Ken and Doris Strack. Special brother and best friend to sister Lynn and brother-in-law Andrew Rumleskie.  Eric was also a precious uncle and God-father to Emily Rumleskie. Cherished son-in-law to Mike and Debbie Wodtke. Eric established Strack-Works, his automotive repair shop where he met and...

Daniel Joseph Shushack (Danny Jo) March 4, 1992 - January 7, 2020 It is with great sorrow to announce Daniel's passing at the St. Catherine's General Hospital. Son of Sylvester Shushack and Darlene Hudder, and younger brother to Adam Shushack (Daniela Contartese). Daniel had attended Niagara College (Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus) where he studied his greatest passion in that being Horticulture. Daniel loved playing the piano. He would often play for family and friends such songs as...

Evelyn Lapenskie November 29, 1944 - January 6, 2020 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Evelyn Lapenskie (nee Sernoskie), loving wife of Xavier, cherished mother of Glen (Teena), Lori (Barry), Rebecca (Mike), Greg (Shelley), and treasured grandmother of Sarah, Ryan, Hannah, Tyler, Amber, Jacob, Brittney, Haley and Logan. Evelyn passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 6, 2020, at the age of 75, after a long battle with...