Bessie M. (Rouse) Dunbar, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 17, 2019.  Born on April 17, 1925 in Dunbarton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Barney and Idella (Dicks) Rouse. Bessie attended schools in South Carolina and came to Niagara Falls in the 1940’s. She enjoyed fishing, bowling and knitting and above all being the "matriarch" of her family. Survivors include her children, Edward, Cynthia and Timothy Dunbar; 3 grandchildren and several...

Bernice M. Coonan, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on November 15, 2019 from injuries sustained in her house fire.  Born on May 17, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Florence (Reagan) Coonan. Bernice was employed by Woolworth Department Store in Niagara Falls.  She will be remembered as the matriarch of her community and always taking care of others. Bernice loved animals and jazz. Bernice is survived by her loving cousins,...

Steven A. Deyo, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on November 15, 2019.  Born on August 15, 1949 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Amos and Mary (Burton) Deyo. On October 10, 2014, Steve, as he was known to family and friends, married the former Karen Lynch. Steve was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.  He was employed by Precious Plate, Airco Speer, Home Depot and Valu Home Center and retired from Opportunities Unlimited. He was a member and...

Leo Tomasik, Sr., 81, of Cheektowaga, NY, passed from this life on November 12, 2019 at the Buffalo V.A. Medical Center.  Born on April 4, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Zastawny) Tomasik.   Leo married the former Catherine Mankowski on May 14, 1960. He was employed as a steel worker and retired from Buffalo Forge.   In addition to his beloved wife, Leo is survived by children, Darlene (Michael) Dinino, Irene (Kenneth) Beilman, Leo (Jutta)...

Phyllis Jean (Crawford) Hopper, 70, of Lockport, NY, passed from this life on November 11, 2019 at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on February 13, 1949 in Salem, VA, she was the daughter of the late Norris W. and Alice M. (Dixon) Crawford. ​Phyllis was employed for Exxon Mobile, managing multiple locations.  She enjoyed music in general, especially country music.  In her youth, Phyllis sang and performed in bands. Phyllis was predeceased...

Christopher Scott Holland, 43, of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019.  Born on January 13, 1976 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Marilyn (Linza) Delahoy and the late Conley E. Holland. Chris, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.  He was well versed in technology and took pride in landscaping. His big heart and laughter will be sorely missed by his family and friends. In addition to his...

Donna L. (VanNess) Clark, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on April 29, 1949 in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Irene (Akins) VanNess.  On September 22, 1979, she married James Clark.  He predeceased her on October 20, 1995.   Donna is survived by children, Matthew Zaker, William Clark, James (Nicole Schryver) Clark and Crystal Clark; grandchildren,...

​Randy Kuhn, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence.  Born on March 15, 1956 in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of Beverly Joyce (Young) Kuhn and the late Elmer John Kuhn.  Randy was employed by Niagara Gutter where he worked as a foreman. ​All services are private.   Arrangements by Michael R. Goodlander, Otto Redanz FUNERAL HOME.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com for online condolences.

Charles D. Storrs, 88, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 23, 2019 in Marion, Indiana. Born on October 13, 1931 in Lincoln, KS, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Lyons) Storrs. Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, attended schools in Kansas, graduated from Lincoln High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Kansas State University. He proudly served in the United States Navy, during the Korean War, from December 9, 1950, until...

Nancy A. (Justiana) D’Antonoli, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her residence, while surrounded by her loving family.  Born on December 24, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter Joseph and Lynette (Jamieson) Justiana.  On February 20, 1965, Nancy married Michele D’Antonoli in St. Joseph Church, where she was still a member and communicant.     Mrs. D’Antonoli was a lifelong resident of...