Robert A. Johnson, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life suddenly on May 6, 2021, after his 10 year battle with mental illness.  Born on June 15, 1955 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James A. Johnson and Josephine (nee Jasek) Johnson and the step-son of the late Edward T. Selfridge.  On May 15, 1982, Bob, as he was known, married Linda M. Schucker.   Bob was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High...

  Frances A. (nee Ackerson) Stevens, 83, passed from this life on May 4, 2021.  Born on August 28, 1937 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernie and Amelia (nee Steinbrenner) Ackerson.  On June 24, 1963, she married Harold J. Stevens.  He predeceased her on January 6, 1989.    Frances graduated from LaSalle High School.  She was employed as a bus driver for Metro Bus and Rail (NFTA). Frances enjoyed working in her garden and...

  Mary Ann (nee Richards) Finnen, 69, of Sanborn, NY, passed from this life on May 3, 2021.  Born on March 2, 1952 in Oak Hill, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank Gerald and Nila Gay Richards.   Mary Ann attended schools in West Virginia, college in Canada and came to the Niagara Falls area in the 1970’s. She proudly served in the United States Army prior to starting her family. Mary Ann retired as an electrician from the New York State Power...

Rory A. White, 39, of Lockport, NY, passed from this life on April 29, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. All services are private.  Arrangements by Michael R. Goodlander, owner of Otto Redanz Funeral Home, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY.  Share condolences at goodlandercares.com

  Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (nee Brixius) Burnham Bonette, 99, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed into eternal life on April 25, 2021.  Born on March 5, 1922 in Minersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Haney) Brixius.   Betty, as she was known to family and friends, attended schools in Pennsylvania and came to Niagara Falls in 1942.  She was employed as a lab technician and later as a lab supervisor for Carborundum Abrasives, retiring in...

Robert Parker Joyce, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed into eternal life on April 23, 2021.  Born on April 22, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph and Burdella (nee Parker) Joyce. Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, attended local schools, including Niagara Falls High School.  He retired from Nabisco, upon their closing. Bob loved playing slow-pitch softball and shooting pool. He was widely regarded as...

  Helen (Gaul) Boyll, 94, of Thurber Rd., formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Robert Boyll who passed away in 1981. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank Leslie Gaul and Grace Augusta (Neubauer) Gaul.   Helen was a 1944 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She worked as an operator for AT&T before proudly becoming domestic engineer in her own home once her children...

Santa D. (nee Capizzi) Samm, 103, a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 17, 2021.  Born on April 1, 1918 in Shawmut, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (nee Montante) Capizzi. Santa is survived by her children, Georgianna (late Carl) Nash and James Samm; 4 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was predecease by her husband, George Samm; a daughter, Marie Elena Samm and her brothers and...

Kenneth Lucier II, 62, of the City of North Tonawanda, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021. Kenneth was born to and is survived by Carol Anne Metzger (Seger) and Kenneth Mitchell Lucier on January 27, 1959 in Miami, Florida. Ken lived a life of authenticity with a deep love for adventure and family. The friendships he made held through his lifetime because to know Ken was to love him. The J.R.R.Tolkien quote “Not all who wander are lost” sums up his spirit well. His...

Larry Coppedge, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed into eternal life on April 13, 2021.  Larry was an emergency shelter supervisor for the Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission. Private Services.