St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada

EBERT, Sylvia (nee Rumpel) –  Passed away peacefully, in her 80th year, at Northland Pointe on Friday, September 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf “Rudy” (January 2015). Cherished mother of Debbie Blanchard (David), Terry Lochhead (Mike) and Kimberly Ross (Chip). Proud grandmother of Cheryl Metcalf (Mat), Paul Blanchard (Roxanne), Allison Lochhead-Marshall (Curt), Scott Blanchard (Sarah), Courtney Ross, Lauren Ross and great-grandmother of Lillie, Charlotte, Abby, Aprilynn, Bridget and Autumn. Dear sister of Henry Rumpel (Shirley) and Edward Rumpel (Marlene). Predeceased by her parents Joe and Molly Rumpel and brothers Martin and Roger. Sylvia was a long time member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME  , 241 West Main Street, Welland on Tuesday (today), September 8th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Pastor Jukka Saarinen will conduct the Funeral Service in the Cudney Chapel on Wednesday, September 9th at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Overholt Cemetery. Memorial donations, in memory of Sylvia, may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or a charity of choice. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com

MEDOVARSKI, Mr. Andrew –  It is with profound sadness the family of Andrew Medovarski announce his passing at his residence on August 12th, 2015 at the age of 91. Devoted husband of Judith (Kovacs). Cherished father of Andrea (Owen). Tata will be sadly missed by his only grandchild Evan. Andrew was born on May 25, 1924 in Békéscsaba, Hungary. At a young age, he moved to Welland where he established himself and was the proud owner of Andy’s Tailor Shop on King Street. He enjoyed serving his community and did so until his retirement at the age of 80. He also found time in his busy lifestyle to be a Volunteer Fire Fighter for Company #2. In accordance with Andrew’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 57 Griffith St., Welland, on Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 at 11 a.m. For those who wish to send condolences, donations to the St. Elisabeth Foundation or St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church will be gratefully appreciated by the family.12964204