Family/Spouse: ROBINS, Mary Alice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

April 21, 2013
Lillian M. Learn Bodie

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Lillian M. Learn Bodie, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Mary Alice (Robins) Wells.

Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she came to Niagara Falls, NY with her parents as a young girl, and became a United States citizen in 1954. She worked at Kimberly Clark and later at Moore Business Forms, both in Niagara Falls, NY, for many years. In her leisure, she enjoyed bingo and spending time with her family and attending family gatherings.

Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth S. Bodie in 1978. She is survived by two children, Charles E. (Mary Jane) Learn and Marjorie A. (Peter F.) Deep-Sky, both of Niagara Falls, NY, and was predeceased by two children, Gloria (late Frank) Bachleda and Faith E. Crogan. Lillian is also survived by ten grandchildren and was predeceased by her grandchildren, Thomas Jacques, Elaine Phillips, Kevin Foster and David Learn. In addition to her sister, Marjorie (late Peter) Kuchy of Niagara Falls, NY, she is also survived by several great-grandchildren, great-great-grand-children; nieces, and nephews. She was also predeceased by her infant brother, Franklin Wells.

Visitation will be on Tuesday 6-9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Jack Marshall officiating. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston. NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228; or American Heart Association, Hearts Gift Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: BODIE, Kenneth S. Kenneth (son of BODIE, Erwin C and STANBUCK, Mabel F) was born on 2 Apr 1916 in NJ; died in May 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEARN, Charles E Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

July 28, 2013
Marjorie M. Kuchy

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Marjorie M. (Wells) Kuchy, longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was 97. She was born in Stamford, Ontario, Canada, on July 19, 1916, a daughter of the late William A. and Mary A. (Robins) Wells.

She moved to Niagara Falls in 1930, graduated from Trott Vocational School and was naturalized as a United States Citizen in 1941. Mrs. Kuchy was a proud housewife who enjoyed animals, gardening and cooking.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter P. Kuchy in 1970, and is survived by her four children, Lillian Hitchcock of Lawrenceville, NJ, Ray Kuchy of the Town of Niagara, Don Kuchy of Barker, NY, and Ted Kuchy of the Town of Niagara. Marjorie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by siblings, Lillian M. Learn Bodie (2013) and Franklin Wells.

There will no prior visitation and burial will be private in Riverdale Cemetery in the Town of Lewiston.

Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: KUCHY, Peter P. Peter died in 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Edgar "Chuck" Learn
September 7, 1932 - January 3, 2021

Charles E. “Chuck” Learn, Jr., age 88 of Niagara Falls passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 following a brief illness.  Chuck has gone to Heaven to be with his lovely wife Mary Jane, who he loved dearly.  Chuck was born on September 7, 1932 in Niagara Falls, the son of the late Lillian M. Learn Bodie and Charles E. Learn, Sr. and Kenneth S. Bodie.
Chuck left school in 1950 to join the United States Army and it wasn’t until the year 2011 that he received his high school diploma at Niagara Falls High School.
Chuck was employed at Hooker/Occidental Chemical Corporation for 34 years, retiring in 1994.  After retiring he drove school bus for Niagara Coach Lines for 12 years taking final retirement in 2007.  He was a member of the New York State Army National Guard originally enlisting in March 1947 for 27 years with 3.5 of those years served in the regular Army, Military Police Units from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean War, serving 14 months in Japan and Korea.  During his service with the Guard he was in the 1st Battalion, 174th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division, also the 336th AAA Gun Battalion, the 127th Tank Battalion and the 274th Tank Battalion.  He retired from the Army in 1975 as a Major. 
During his 27 year military career Chuck was awarded the United States Army Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, Japan Occupation Medal, American Defense Medal, the Korean President’s Award Medal, American Defense Medal, New York State Long and Faithful Service Medal and the United States Meritorious Service Medal.  He served as President of the 127th Tank Battalion Association and was past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #346 of Niagara Falls and served on the Niagara Falls Board of Appeals for 12 years and in 2015 became President of the Sertoma Club of Niagara Falls.  In 2018 he became Eucharistic Minister for Prince of Peace (St. Vincent DePaul) Church.  He was also a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Niagara Falls.
Chuck enjoyed fishing, golfing and dancing to country music, spending time with friends and family and vacationing with his wife Mary Jane and then his current companion Grace Patricia Goss of Wrights Corners, Lockport, NY.
Chuck is predeceased by his loving wife Mary Jane Bird, the love of his life for 70 years, his son David and his daughter Cynthia Ann.  He is survived by his daughter Deborah Batley and grandson Dylan Batley, and a brother Danny (Barbara) learn of Canada and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation and burial will be at the convenience of the family in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston.  Donations may be made in Chuck’s name to Niagara Falls Firefighters Toy Fund or to St. Judes Childrens Hospital in Memphis Tennessee or the Niagara Falls Veterans Memorial Commission and the Lions Club of the Town of Niagara.

Charles married BIRD, Mary Jane on 24 Apr 1954. Mary (daughter of BIRD, David George and MURPHY, Alice) was born about 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 May 2014 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CROGAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BACHLEDA, Frank. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjorie A. Deep-Sky

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Marjorie A. (Learn) Deep-Sky, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lillian M. (Wells) Bodie.

Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In her leisure time she enjoyed working in her flower gardens and going to Bingo.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Peter Deep-Sky; two children, Timothy (Lisa) Foster and Adrian Foster, both of Niagara Falls, NY, and was predeceased by one son, Kevin Foster. She is also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles E. (Mary Jane) Learn of Niagara Falls, NY, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Gloria (late Frank) Bachleda and Faith E. Crogan.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 6th, from 3-7 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 11 AM, with Rev. Jack Marshall officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240; or to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Suite 102, Amherst, NY 14226.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: DEEP-SKY, Peter F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FOSTER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HITCHCOCK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BATLEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]