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

SERFAS, Arnold Philip Passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in his 89th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Serfas (nee Burka), and daughters Gloria Serfas and Rosanne Kalmats. Loving father-in-law of Dan Kalmats. Cherished grandfather of Joel Szigatti (Kristen) and great-grandfather of Abigail Szigatti. Predeceased also by brothers Henry, Rudolph and Albert, and sisters Emma, Marina and Victoria. Sadly missed by his friend of Dan Kalmats (Dianne). Born in Saskatchewan, Arnold moved to Welland in 1956. He worked at Atlas Steels over 32 years, where he retired from in 1988. Aside from his love of bowling and fishing, Arnold was an avid car buff. His prized possession was his 1928 Model A, which he restored from the frame up. Family and friends will be received at the PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME , 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Wednesday, January 23rd from 2 – 4:00 p.m. The memorial service to honour Arnold’s life will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, January 24th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Pleasantview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation or St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be placed at http://www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca

MOOTE, Betty Jean (nee Dell) – Peacefully at the Welland County General Hospital on Monday, December 24, 2018 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late George Moote (1996). Cherished mother of Evan and his wife Heather. Friends are invited to visit at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Monday, December 31st from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Pastor Jukka Saarinen will conduct the funeral service in the Cudney Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Matthews Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at http://www.cudneyfuneralhome.com.