All Obituaries

  ‘Therapy Dog at Otto Redanz Funeral Home’ Pugsley ‘Pugs’ Goodlander, 11, of the Town of Niagara, passed away from an unexpected illness on Saturday, October 10, 2020, while camping.  Born in October of 2008, he was the beloved doggie son of Michael R. and Laura (Sweney) Goodlander, owners of Otto Redanz Funeral Home. Being raised with three dog siblings, Jake, Molly and Oreo, human siblings, Christopher, Addison and Evelyn and around the funeral home...

Martin Joseph Baumann, 58, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed from this life on October 2, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born on February 27, 1965 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Martin H. and Jeanette (Kiffman) Baumann. On September 11, 1993, Marty married Susan Salvatore in Niagara Falls, NY. Marty graduated from Frontier High school and earned his Associates Degree from Bryant and Stratton College.  He was currently employed by WNYDDSO as a direct support...

Estelle R. (Michaels) Curcio, 95, passed from this life on April 21, 2024.  Born on May 8, 1928 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Florence (Struzik) Michaels. Mickey, as she was known by family and friends, attended schools in Rochester and worked for Donuts Delite and locally she was employed as head hostess for the former John's Flaming Hearth.  She enjoyed going to the Lewiston Senior Center, playing cards, and gardening. Mickey's family...

Patsie L. (Young) Frank, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18, 2024.  Born on May 17, 1931 in Vandergrift, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hensyl and Clara (McKinney) Young. Patsie came to Niagara Falls in her early youth, graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School and retired from the New York Power Authority.  She was a member of the Niagara Power Authority Alumni Association, Calvary Lutheran Church Council, Rainbow Computer Users Group, St. Peter...

Florence (Polito) White, 98, passed away on April 15, 2024.  Born on January 30, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Josephine Polito.  Florence is survived by a son, Leo White and wife Susan; a daughter, Charlene Tuffile  and her daughter, Paisley and her children. Also grandchildren, Sandra and Mark White, Denise Villasquez, Hank Zrebiec, and David Zrebiec, and their children. Survivors also include various nieces and nephews as well as...

Denis J. Timko (“Denny”), 75, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on April 11, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY, where he had been well cared for by their compassionate staff in their memory care unit.  Born on August 16, 1948 in Philipsburg, PA, Denny and his family relocated to Niagara Falls, NY when he was a young child. He graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1966 and later earned his associate degree from NCCC. Denny...

Henry Joseph Buchalski, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on April 8, 2024.  Born on June 5, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Stefan and Feliksa (Nicpon) Buchalski.  On September 19, 1953, Hank married Carole. M. Whitmire in the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She predeceased him on August 6, 2021.  Hank was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1947,...