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...

John G. MacGaffick, 83, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on September 28, 2023 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  Born on October 9, 1939 in Albion, NY, he was the son of the late Elmer and Thelma (Marsh) MacGaffick.  On August 19, 1961, John married Mary Jane Mooney. John was raised and attended schools in Orleans County and came to the local area after his military service, in the United States Air Force, serving two tours in Vietnam, from 1958, until he was...

Jacqueline Ann (DiLaura) Perrelli, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 24, 2023 at her residence, while under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice.  Born on April 14, 1956 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack Joseph and Marceline (Merserve) DiLaura.  On July 18, 1975, Jacqueline married Joseph James Perrelli, Jr. in Niagara Falls, NY. Jacqueline was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, graduated from the former LaSalle High School...

  Francis Donald Jones, also known as ‘Frank’ and ‘Grandpa,’ 84, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on September 23, 2023 at his residence, while under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.  Born on November 26, 1938 in Chateaugay, NY, he was the son of the late James Arthur and Margery (Mills) Jones.  On September 15, 1979, Frank married Cindy Jacobs. Mr. Jones was raised and attended schools in Chateaugay, NY and came to the local area in...

William Frederick McAllister, Jr., 80, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on September 22, 2023 at his residence, while under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.  Born on March 25, 1943, he was the son of the late William Frederick McAllister, Sr. and the late Ethel (Wells) Cutshall.  On October 4, 1963, William married Elaine Hennegan in Port Huron, Michigan. William graduated from Wilson High School.  He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,...

Peter E. Hatalak, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Peter was born on March 7, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late John and Jessie (Winiarski) Hatalak. Peter attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1963. He continued onto college and graduated from University of Buffalo with his Bachelor’s Degree and Niagara University with his Master’s Degree.  Peter taught at...

Robert Lee Kennedy, also known as ’Bob’ or ’Cowboy,’ 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on September 15, 2023 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.  Born on May 4, 1945 in Houtzdale, PA, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Kephart) Kennedy.  While most of his career was spent working in hazardous waste removal, including at Integrated Waste Services, Wizard Method, Hooker Chemical, Sevenson Environmental Services, and National Vacuum...

Carol Ann (Culverwell) Boyce, 66, of Gasport, NY, died on September 14, 2023.  Survived by children, William Rechtsiegel (Kaileen),  Jill Rechtsiegel, and Jennifer Rechtsiegel; grandchildren, Shameetra, Leeyah, Kaylee, and Alyssa, and great-grandchildren, Brylinn, Melanie, and Levi. No services will be held.  Arrangements by the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME.  Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com 

Christine (Sasse) Burness, 72, of Lockport, NY, passed away on September 9, 2023, at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on April 11, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (Horan) Sasse.  In December of 1985, Christine married John C. Burness in Trenton, NJ.   Christine was raised and attended schools in Philadelphia, PA.  She came to Lockport with her family in August of 1998 and was employed by Catholic...

William H. Clayton, also known as 'Bad Bill', 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on September 6, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on March 31, 1958 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of  Geraldine M. (Barger) Clayton and the late James H. Clayton. William was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  He was a talented carpenter working for many local businesses.  William was also a lover...