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Duane Clive, 85, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away on February 22, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on May 8, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude Clive.  On September 21, 1957, he married Charlene Whitcomb.  Mrs. Clive predeceased him on January 29, 2019.

Duane was a lifelong area resident, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from July 23, 1951 until his honorable discharge on May 6, 1955.  Duane retired from the former Bell Telephone Company, where he was employed as a telephone installer.  Even into their senior years, Duane and Charlene enjoyed bowling together.

Duane is survived by children, Kathleen Clive, Shelly (Gary) Strassburg, Joseph (Linda) Clive and Glenda (Tom) Doane; grandchildren, Brandy Costa, Sarah Kreps, Andrew Strassburg, Jonathon Clive, Melissa Garland, Michael Kieley, Justin Kieley, Joseph Kieley and Tommy Doane; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Cyril and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents and wife, Duane was predeceased by a granddaughter, Deanna Doane and brothers, Walter and Victor.

Visitation will be on Friday from 3-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (716-297-9007), where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m., concluding with Navy Military Honors.  Private prayers of committal and interment will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice.  Arrangements are under the care of Michael R. Goodlander.  Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com

Duane married WHITCOMB, Charlene on 21 Sep 1957. Charlene (daughter of WHITCOMB, Charles and GLASNIP, Louise) was born on 8 Aug 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Jan 2019 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charlene (Whitcomb) Clive, 78, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on August 8, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Glassnip) Whitcomb.  
 
On September 21, 1957, Charlene married Duane Clive.  She was a loving homemaker and caregiver to her family.  Charlene enjoyed bowling and spending quality time with her grandchildren.
 
In addition to her beloved husband of 61 years, Charlene is survived by children, Kathleen Clive, Shelly (Gary) Strassburg, Joseph (Linda) Clive and Glenda (Tom) Doane; grandchildren, Brandy Costa, Sarah Kreps, Andrew Strassburg, Jonathon Clive, Melissa Garland, Michael Kieley, Justin Kieley, Joseph Kieley and Tommy Doane and 12 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by siblings, Norman Whitcomb, Nancy Schinabeck and Linda Whitcomb and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Charlene is survived by a granddaughter, Deanna Doane and siblings, Donald, Dorothy, Richard, Bobby, Shirley, Barbara and Marcia.
 
Visitation will be on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com for online condolences and to order flowers.

Joseph + Gertrude. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles + GLASNIP, Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]