24 August 1976 Tonawanda News North Tonawanda NY Takes Own Life A Town of Newfane youth died yesterday afternoon of a gunshot wound to the head, State Police reported. Niagara County Coroner Kenneth Sherrie listed the death of Clifford E. Lake III, 18, of 2720 Main St., as suicide. Troopers said the incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. at the youth's home.