Family/Spouse: EVEREST, William G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth (Everest) LaFreniere Fusco
July 10, 1931 - July 2, 2021

Elizabeth (Everest) LaFreniere Fusco, lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021.  She was 89.   She was born in Niagara Falls on July 10, 1931, a daughter of the late William and Bernice (Blandon) Everest.  She attended local schools and then worked as a licensing clerk at Niagara Falls City Hall in the late 1970’s.
Mrs. Fusco was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church and was a member of the Red Hat Society.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, playing cards and she was an avid reader but her greatest joy was her time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Sharon (Clifford) Greathouse, Donna (Nicholas) Cadeddu and Lisa (Louis) DiChristopher.  She was also survived by her brother Robert (late Joan) Everest, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her son Donald J. (Tuddy) LaFreniere, her first husband Joseph LaFreniere, her second husband Vincent Fusco, her brother William Everest and her sister Marilyn (late Lawrence) Voelker.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston.

Family/Spouse: SWAIN, Roy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAFRENIERE, Joseph. Joseph and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FUSCO, Vincent. Vincent and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married VOELKER, Lawrence J on 22 May 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lawrence (son of VOELKER, Lawrence Edward and JOHANNES, Elsie) was born on 21 May 1924; died in Dec 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 15, 2014
William G. Everest II

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — William G. Everest II, "Bill" of Niagara Falls, died Monday, January 13, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. He was 72. He was born in Niagara Falls on December 10, 1941, the son of William and Bernice (Blandin) Everest. Bill was a graduate of Lewiston Porter High School, class of 1959, and was a US Army veteran.

He worked for Occidental Chemical Company, retiring in 2002 as supervisor. Following his retirement, he worked summers for the Maid of the Mist Corp and enjoyed volunteering at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Endoscopy Unit. He also was an active member of his housing community, Wildwood Acres, serving as President of its Phase A Association.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Altimari (Pete) of Fayetteville, TN and Kathleen McCormick (Joe) of Lackawanna; his sister, Elizabeth Fusco (late Vincent) of the Town of Niagara; grandchildren, Alyssa, Ryan, Meagan and Gabe; six nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Voelker.

The family will be present Friday from 3-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be held Saturday 11 AM. The interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Roswell Park or Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Foundation.

Visit www.lanefuneralhome.com.

Family/Spouse: POPE, Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joan. Joan and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: GREATHOUSE, Clifford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CADEDDU, Nicholas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DICHRISTOPHER, Louis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WIRTH, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Laurie J. Davis, a lifelong resident of the city of Niagara Falls, died on Thursday August 27, 2015 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, following a brief illness. She was 56. Born in this city on September 26, 1958, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marilyn (Everest) Voelker. She attended local schools and was graduated from Niagara Falls High School, Class of 1976.

Laurie began her career at the former Marine Midland Bank as a platform officer assistant from 1977 -1989. She made a job change and has been with the Niagara Community Action Program working as its fiscal manager for 25 years.

Devoted to the city she loved, she was very active in many organizations throughout Niagara Falls. She was a member of the City of Niagara Falls Planning Board and the Tourism Advisory Committee; a twenty-year member of the Main Street Business and Professional Association, serving on the board and as their treasurer; chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee appointed by the city council and Mayor for the courthouse project and as treasurer to the Local Development Corporation; The Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., and was a lifetime member of the Friends of Local History.

A longtime member of the Niagara Falls Kiwanis Club, Laurie held many positions and received much recognition from her involvement. She was their President from 2006-2007; Treasurer from 2007 until her passing; Vice President from 2010-2011 and was on the Board of Directors for ten years. She served as Chairman for the Canadian American Goodwill Luncheon; Scholarship Committee; Kash for Kids, which despite back pain, stood in the streets with the bucket to collect money for their projects; the J.T. Anderson Dinner, which honors war veterans, community heroes and past President John T. Anderson and the Installation Dinner for many years. She was on various committees including, chaperoning the 5th grade trip to Washington, DC; Christmas party for Disadvantaged Children; Christmas party for adults with Opportunities Unlimited; Niagara Beautification Walnut Avenue cleanup; bike rodeo; Bash Against Bullies; Welcome Committee for Kiwanis New York State Convention held in Niagara Falls; the Peach Festival; Senior Center Ice Cream Social; chaperone with the Kiwanis for the Boys and Girls Club; bell ringing for the Salvation Army and the nominating, Bylaw and public relations committees. Laurie did any and everything that needed to be done. She never said no and even in her final months, she chaired two major events and was chairing a third at the time of her death.

She loved working on Main Street, as a little girl she loved going there with her Mom to watch the parades and bands and especially Mayor Lackey riding his white horse. Also known for her keen sense of humor, she enjoyed camping, puzzles and quiet visits at the Falls.

She is survived by her sister, Carol Wirth (Robert) of the Town of Wheatfield; a brother, William Voelker of the Town of Allen, NY; her aunt, Elizabeth Fusco of the Town of Tonawanda; special cousin and friend, Sharon Greathouse; longtime friend, Angela Doldan of the Town of Tonawanda; her beloved Golden Retriever, "Buddy" and ten cousins.

Friends may call on Monday from 1-4 PM and 6-7:30 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where Funeral Services will be held following the visitation at 7:30 PM. Interment will be private in North Ridge Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Niagara Community Action Program, Inc.

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

Family/Spouse: ALTIMARI, Peter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FUSCO, Joe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]