Michael L. Fonce, 52, of Howland, died at 1:25PM Wednesday March 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 14, 1968 in Warren the son of Lawrence and Roselyn DeLaratta Fonce. Michael was a 1987 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at New York Music for 15 years and at Roth Brothers Heating and Cooling as a computer programmer for 15 years. He was a musician, loved playing the guitar, and was a lego master. He will be sadly missed by his father of Howland, his mother of Niles, his life partner Susan Knox and her daughter Ashley, a sister Jennifer Clutter of Cortland, and his former wife of 25 years Laura Kirkman of Niles. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Those coming to pay their respects to the family are kindly asked to immediately depart the funeral after doing so. Funeral services will be held Friday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. If you are planning to attend the 8PM service we please ask you to kindly arrive a few minutes before the start. Social distancing and facial coverings are mandatory. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.