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)...

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...

Diane (Carrick) Bretherton, 82, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed from this life on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in the presence of her loving family.  Born on March 9, 1937 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Anna Carrick.    Diane was a graduate of Lafayette High School and an employee of DeGraff Memorial Hospital, where she would deliver meals to patients.     Diane is survived by children, Richard T....

​Shirley K. (nee Harless) Hardy, 84, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY.  Born on March 27, 1935 in Cowen, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Mamie (Ramsey) Harless.  On March 25, 1953, she married Herman H. Hardy.  He predeceased her on June 18, 1996. Survivors include, children, George Hardy, Tammy (late Bobby) Banks and Lynn Hardy; numerous...

Toni Denise (Banks) Knox, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on July 20, 1962 in Georgiana, Al, she was the daughter of the late Lynndale Rudolph and the late Mamie Jeanetta Banks.   Toni was raised and attended schools in Alabama, where she earned her cosmetology license and worked as a beautician for various salons.  She came to Niagara Falls in 1986.  Toni, a true disciple of Christ,...

Jesse Shaun Taylor, 42, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  Born on May 11, 1977 in Newfane, NY, he was the son of the late Jonah Taylor and the late Susan Christine Winkley.   Jesse was a graduate of Newfane High School.  He mainly resided in Newfane and Niagara Falls and most recently Buffalo.  Jesse was employed as a Laborer, installing hockey rinks and landscaping.  He enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. Jesse is survived by a daughter, DesRee...