All Obituaries

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...

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...

Doris Jobber Passed away from respiratory virus at the Valley Manor on January 1, 2020. With her daughter at her side she went to be with the angels. Mom was in her 104 year of an incredibly long life. She is survived by her daughter Donna Joan (Ed) Semrau , her son Bruce Brian (Marion) Jobber, her grandson Matthew (Jessica) Semrau, granddaughter Jennifer (Matt) Owen Semrau and 5 great grand children Eve Semrau, Elaine Semrau, Alexander Owen, Jason Owen and Sara...

Dorothy Margaret Olsheskie (Golka, Yantha) July 12, 1932 – December 31, 2019 Dorothy passed away peacefully at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay with family by her side in her 88th year. Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband, the late Dominic V. Yantha. She was a dedicated mother to 4 sons: Gerry, Patrick (Gail); predeceased by Danny (Debbie) and Robert (Barbara). She will be sadly missed by her 4 grandchildren (Stephanie, Jennifer, Graham and James), and...

Kenneth John O’Brien July 23, 1949 – December 16, 2019 Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019 in his 70th year. Kenneth “Kenny” O’Brien, husband of the late Yvonne O’Brien (Quade). He is survived by his two sons Derek (Mary-Lynn) and Jason (Mary-Anne) as well as his two grandchildren Michelle (Mitchell) and Daniel. He is survived by six siblings Joan, Ann, Eileen, Lornie, Glen and Pat. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Lawrence,...

Mary Ann "Agatha" Dombroskie nee Yarascavitch Mom passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Pembroke Regional Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her parents Caroline (Norlock) and Carl Yarascavitch, husband Clemence, son Gerard and grandson Matthew. With her love for cooking, she provided delicious meals for many people in the area for all occasions. She loved quilting and embroidery. Quilting for others as well as her family. Most recently embroidering and quilting quilts and...

Lorbetskie, Richard Allan May 18, 1963 - November 24, 2019   After a courageous battle against cancer, with his family by his side at Innisfree House, Kitchener. Born May 18, 1963 in Barry's Bay, ON. Beloved husband and best friend of Drenda (nee Yantha) of 35 years. Devoted and proud father of Cody (Kara Pacheco) and Jesse (Amber Quenneville). Dear son of Mary and the late Stephen Lorbetskie. Cherished son-in-law of Carmel and the late Peter Yantha. Loving brother of Jerome...