Mabel Mary Gonta

 September 27, 1931 - November 27, 2024

Gonta, Mabel Mary, at the age of 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Extendicare Nursing Home. Our family is thankful to all of the wonderful and caring nurses, PSW’s, and support staff at Extendicare.

Mabel was the beloved wife of Stephen and the devoted mother of Danny and Peter. She was the mother-in-law of Chris and the grandmother of Ethan. She is survived by her younger brother Walter and his wife Doris. She is predeceased by her sister Ann Iwaskiw and her husband William (Bill). She is also remembered by her nephews Patrick, Andrew, Walter, and Steven.

Mabel was a volunteer of the women's group, Barvinok, at St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which raised money for the Church and charities. She was a very dedicated and respected member of the Church for decades. Mabel was a dedicated employee at a credit bureau in Oshawa for many years.

She enjoyed travelling to many different places with her family, such as France, other parts of Europe, and Ukraine. In Canada, she loved to travel by car to all the provinces, and in the USA, she traveled extensively to many states such as California, Colorado, and Florida. Mabel will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

Service Details

Visitation: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1B6
Notes: Panachyda at 7:00pm.

Rosary Service: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 7:00pm
Location: Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1B6

Service: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at 1:00pm
Location: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 31 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3L9
Officiant: Rev. Petro Tsenov

Interment: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at 2:30pm
Location: Oshawa Union Cemetery, 760 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2L3

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Armstrong Funeral Home.

Temistocle "Temi" Pietrelli

January 13, 1943 – November 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Temistocle "Temi" Pietrelli on November 28, 2024, at the age of 81. Temi passed away peacefully at Welland General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Maria (Mary) Pietrelli (nee Rotella) for many wonderful years, Temi was a devoted father to Linda Sardella (Domenic) and Loriann Muscat (Michael). He was a cherished Papa to Nicolas (Lauren), Jessica (Nick), Megan Sardella, and Joshua Muscat. Temi is survived by his twin brother Gary Pietrelli (MaryAnn) and many extended family members, including in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Born in Montemaggiore, Pesaro, Italy, Temi immigrated to Canada in 1960. He worked at Inco for 19 years and John Deere for 17 years as a welder. Temi was a proud member of the Italian Canadian Culture Centre, Port Colborne Bocce Club, and the Italian Hall Shuffleboard League. He found joy in his garden, especially tending to his cherished fig trees, and was well-known for his homemade wine, soppressata, and passatelli. Temi’s helping hands and humorous personality will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will take place at Armstrong Funeral Home & Chapel, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne, on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., with vigil prayers at 3:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, 379 Fares Street, Port Colborne, at 10:30 a.m., followed by burial at Mount St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the palliative care nurses, PSWs, and Northland Pointe Day Program staff for their compassionate care. Donations in Temi’s memory may be made to St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church or the Alzheimer Society of Canada – Niagara Region.