Sonja Schryer
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Sonja passed away in the arms of her loved ones on July 7th, 2023 at Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
She is mourned and remembered with love by husband Greg, daughters Renée and Anneke, siblings (Annette, Elisabeth (Brendan), and John), siblings in law (Kelly and Marcia (Derek)), loving mother Martine, and parents-in-law Joy and Edmond.
She is predeceased by brother Sandy (1979), father Alexander (2018), and nephew Nicholas (2018).
She is also remembered by her many nephews and nieces (Alex, Erin, Matthew, Lily Kay, Matt, Morgan, Taylor, and Reed), cousins, and extended family and friends which she held close to her heart. She fought fiercely and courageously against cancer for two and a half years, and we are forever grateful to have had this time with her in our lives.
So many fond memories of Sonja are held in our hearts, from her sharp mind to her care for all who crossed her path. She was the epitome of an excellent and beautiful mother, wife, daughter, and sister.
She had a strong, unwavering faith and shared it with those in her life frequently.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bowmanville (127 Liberty St S, Bowmanville, ON) on Friday, July 14th at 11:00 AM, burial at Bowmanville Cemetery to follow, friends and family are invited to a reception in the church hall after the cemetery.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Salwa Victoria Habaybeh
December 23, 1936 - June 30, 2023
Salwa passed away peacefully at home with the love of her family surrounding her on June 30, 2023 at the age of 86.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Michael Issa Habaybeh.
Beloved mother to Maha, Issa, (Karen), Susan (Robert) and Peter. Beloved sister to Nadia, Evette, Zaki, Abdullah, Khalil and Edward along with their wives.
Cherished Teta (Grandmother) to Justin, (Kathleen), Andrew, Shelby, (Hayden) Brandon, Sarah, Katie and Mitchell. Most loving great grand mother to Georgia-Lynn, Benjamin, Lennon and Valen.
She was loved by her numerous nieces and nephews as well as all the friends she touched in her life.
Family and friends will be received for visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd, Whitby 905-655-3662 on Wednesday July 5- from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. A funeral service honouring Salwa’s life with be held in the Barnes Chapel on Thursday July 6 at 11:00 am followed by an interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby.
A reception will take place at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME following the cemetery service .
Stephen James Homer
February 24, 1932 – June 25, 2023
Suddenly and unexpectantly passed away in his sleep in Ajax/Pickering Hospital.
Steve joins Ruby, his beloved wife of 62 years who left us in 2017.
Loving father to Deborah Zylstra (Paul), Stephen E. (Cynthia) and Darrin (Pauline). Special Papa to Sean (Iris), Dylan, Logan and Taylor. Loving brother to Ruby, Katie and Rhoda.
Predeceased by brothers Will, Herbert, Walt, Bob and sister Florence. Steve will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
For those who wish to, donations can be made in his name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Animal Guardian Society.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday July 8th from 3:00PM – 5:00PM at Mount Lawn Funeral Home. 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby. At the families request, please dress in casual attire.
Sharon Faith Hyde
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering.
Loving mother to Eric (Shannon).
Cherished Nanny to River, Sarah, Ethan, Hunter and Kahlan.
Pre-deceased by her siblings Bryan, Jim and Vicki.
Sharon will be dearly missed by extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby) on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 12pm with visitation one hour prior.
Interment at GROVESIDE CEMETERY (5155 Baldwin Street South, Whitby).
Donations in memory of Sharon may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
For online condolences, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Susie Soloman
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Susie on June 24, 2023 at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa at the age of 90.
Loving wife and best friend of the late Laverne Soloman for 38 wonderful years.
Cherished mother of Linda (Jerry), Glenn (Geraldine) and Larry.
Proud Nannie of Chad (Jeannie), Candi (Steve), Devin (Elizabeth), Nicole, Jason (Tammy) and Cassie (Jeremy).
Great-Nannie of Domenic, Lexi and Kailie. Dear sister of May (Louie). She is predeceased by her children Wilfred, Phillis, Viola and Bruce. Susie will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa for the special care and kindness given to Susie throughout the years.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, from 11:00a.m to 1:00p.m with a service to follow in the chapel at 1:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be much appreciated.
Stephen Cuneo
May 28, 1931 - June 22, 2023
Peacefully passed away, at his home on June 22, 2023, at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of Monique Foley.
Loving father of Louise Cuneo, Joanne Sleeman (Perry), and Debbie Foley.
Cherished grandfather of Kaytlin (Waseem), David (Nicole), and Kyle (Rivcah).
Predeceased by his brother Raymond.
Stephen will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
He was full of life and was always the life of the party.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 7-9 p.m. with Prayers at 8:30 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Steven “Steve” Komazec
NOVEMBER 20, 1930 – JUNE 21, 2023
Passed away peacefully at The Wynfield on Wednesday June 21st, 2023 at the age of 92 years.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Violet (nee Gannon).
Will be missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Steve was a hard working man, he owned many restaurants over the years.
He was very generous to his family and friends.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday June 27 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Road, North York.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Sandi Burns
April 21, 1949 - May 31, 2023
A beautiful wife to Drew for 44 years, a loving mother to Sara, Krista and Ryan and the most amazing Grammie to Ethan, Cole, Brett, Logan, Luke, and Maia.
She was a wonderful mother-in-law to Mona and her bonus son Ali.
Lovingly remembered by her sister June and brother-in-law Mike, as well as her brother Wayne and sister-in-law Carolyn.
Predeceased by her parents Bill and Ella, and brothers Jake and Ray, and sister-in-law Marilyn.
She will be missed by her hon Patti, Randy, Leona and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She lived her life for her family and will be missed beyond measure and loved forever.
A Memorial Reception will be held on Saturday June 17th, 2023 from 3 – 5 pm at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Donations in memory of Sandi to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Sharon Laraine Moore
Sharon passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.
Sharon in her 76th year, was the beloved wife of Leighton Moore for 56 years.
Loving mother of Leslie, Michael (Heather) and Stephanie (Rob).
Cherished Gramma of Brock, Carson, Katelyn, Kurtis, Peyton and Liam.
Sharon was the second oldest of four daughters and two sons born to Norman and Marian Smallwood; she is survived by her sisters Bev and Lynne, her brothers Glenn and Jeff; and is predeceased by her sister Dianne.
Sharon worked alongside Leighton on the family farm in Sandford, being involved until her final days.
She enjoyed baking, collecting antiques and time spent with her family.
A Reception and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 starting at 12:00 p.m. at the Sandford Community Hall, 433 Sandford Road, Uxbridge. A Graveside Service will follow the reception at the Sandford Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) would be appreciated by the family.
Sharon Harriet Burke
SEPTEMBER 10, 1945 – MAY 21, 2023
Sharon passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday May 21, 2023 at the age of 77 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.
Devoted wife of the late Harvey Burke for more than sixty years.
Loving mother to Dan Burke, Kim Kirby and her husband Al, Heather Lyman and her husband Harry and Nancy Burke and her husband Chris Leherbauer.
Cherished Gramma to Leslie, Sarah, Kyle, Elysia, Will, Connor, Christine, Caroline, Andrew and Charles as well as four great-grandchildren.
Sharon will be sadly missed by her lone surviving sister, Lynne Lee.
Predeceased by her parents Florence and Harold Godfrey as well as sisters’ Shirley Cox and Fern McGillis.
Sharon will be lovingly remembered by her extended family which includes many nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Doris Dugas and Ella Legere and brother-in-law Bob Burke.
Sharon’s many friends at Forestree Place senior residence in Bowmanville will have fond memories of her as well.
Sharon was enthusiastically involved in horseshoe’s and other activities at the Bowmanville Older Adults Association.
The family would like to Thank the many Paramed PSW workers who provided wonderful care to Sharon on a daily basis, with a special Thanks to Shawna.
A visitation for Sharon will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa. A memorial service will be held from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. with interment at Union Cemetery to follow immediately after.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sharon’s memory may be made to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health through Oshawa Funeral Home or directly to The Bowmanville Older Adult Association, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville – https://bowmanvilleolderadults.com/ .
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Burke family.