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...

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,...

Vernon Henry Markant, age 81, was received into the arms of his loving Savior on April 6, 2024.  Vernon was born in Linden, NJ to Rev. Frederick and Evelyn (Tetlus) Markant on July 1, 1942.  On August 6, 1966, he married Beverly (Waldheim) Markant.   Vernon was a wonderfully loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and above all served his Lord and Savior with every fiber of his being.  He was employed by E...

BRINKMAN- David Carl age 63, of Snyder, NY, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on April 18, 1960, David was the beloved husband of Linda (Beckstein) Brinkman and the son of the late R. Roberts Brinkman and Joan (Schack) Brinkman. He is survived by his wife Linda and daughters Renee Clementi, Christine Lojacono, Sandy (Tim) Conti, Tammie Lyn McNerney, his Brother John (Patricia) Brinkman as well as grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Dave’s faith was central to his life, having been...