All Obituaries

Ella Mae Mais, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in the Schoellkopf Health Center.  She was born in Gantt, AL,  on August 4, 1936, the daughter of the late O'Neal "Sambo" and Beatrice [Curry] Hunt. Ella Mae had lived in Niagara Falls before moving to Lake Placid, FL in 1980, were she became a nurses assistant with several healthcare facility, before moving back to Niagara Falls, in March of 2013.   She loved spending time with...

Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away August 14, 2018. She was born in Texas, AR on April 9, 1956, the daughter of Mary Christine (Center) and late Edward Ford. Ms. Metoyer was employed as a healthcare aide. She founded an organization called Grace's Closet which helped cloth people in need, also providing home supplies. She was a member of Covenant of Grace Ministries and was true example of a child of God.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Besides her mother, she...

Marie D. Wienke, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on January 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Cecil and Esther [Mueller] Strehlow. Marie moved to North Tonawanda in the 1940's with her family and graduated from North Tonawanda High School. She worked in the Melody Fair box office and sports box office at Niagara University where she became the payroll clerk in the Human Resource...

Linda L. Hardison, of Sanborn, NY passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. She was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on February 26, 1942, a daughter of Aletta M. [Kyler] Fix and the late Anthony Fix. Mrs. Hardison graduated from Niagara Wheatfield in 1960 and was a machinist at Strippit Akron, NY, for over 27 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and cooking. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two...

Mary "Neenee" Luch, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully and in the presence of those who loved her, on Friday, August 10, 2018. She was born in Czechoslovakia on June 17, 1922 to parents John and Susan Lassan. The family immigrated to Ontario, Canada when she was a young child.  Mary married and moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1941 where she made a home with her husband John and their three children. During the 1950's and 60's they co-owned and operated the...

  Of Sanborn, NY passed away August 8, 2018.    He was born in Fernandina Beach, FL on February 21, 1983, the son of Theodore L. and Grace Ann (Dee) Poitras, Sr. Teddy served in the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, basketball, boating, activities with his family and was an artist.   Besides his parents,  he is survived by his brothers Travis J. Poitras, Troy J. Poitras and Trevor J. Poitras, grandmother Patricia Ann (late James) Dee,  several...

  Of Niagara Falls, NY passed away August 7, 2018. She was born in North Tonawanda, NY on December 12, 1970, daughter of Nancy Mercer (Sal Neri) and the late David Mercer. Jeanette was employed as a Medical Biller for Change Healthcare. She enjoyed baking, crafts and most of all spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a hard worker and kind soul. She was a member at Friedens United Church of Christ. Jeanette is survived by her husband Arthur D. Doohan, son Joshua D....

  Richard R. Gleason, Sr,  of Sanborn, NY,   August 7, 2018 passed away after a brief illness and 85 years of an Amazing life. He was born in Wellsburg, NY, on July 26, 1933, the son of the late Rufus and Ila [Bills] Gleason. His first job was a produce worker at a supermarket in Elmira where he met the love of his life, Ruthie. After moving to Tonawanda, NY in 1955, he had a multitude of other jobs and adventures and finished up his career driving...

Renee D. Kinney, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on January 28, 1971, the daughter of Diane A. [Donahue] Mellott and the late Victor G. Mellott. Renee graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1989.  She was the branch administrator and retired from GrayBar Electric.  She was so courageous fighting cancer for 10 years, always smiling, always saying she was OK, even...

Alice L. Goodman, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.     She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Earl and Lillian [Oryell] Crowe. Mrs. Goodman graduated from Wilson High School in 1950 and had attended Niagara County Community College. She lived in Newfane for over 40 years before moving to Sanborn in 1999. Mrs. Goodman was a bus driver with Wilson Schools, employed at the...