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Janice M. Craig

April 27, 1957 - November 5, 2016



Janice M. (Paonessa) Craig, of Niagara Falls, passed away November 5, 2016 while in the loving Care of Niagara Hospice. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Janice was born April 27, 1957, a daughter of the late John T. and Lorraine (Mack) Paonessa of the Town of Niagara. Janice was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, graduating from LaSalle Senior High School Class of 1975. She married Robert J. Craig on September 11, 1976. Janice was a much loved employee of Teva Pharmaceuticals in North Tonawanda for nearly 30 years.

Janice enjoyed scrapbooking, creating books for milestone events as well as books for past generations of her family. She took a yearly trip to Ellicottville for scrapbooking with her family and friends. An event she truly loved to attended.

She had a great love for pets, not only her two resident cats, but all of the four legged family members. As her husband’s job took him to different cities, Janice enjoyed being able to visit those places and see the country. She was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan enjoying each week’s game with her family.

In addition to her loving husband of 40 years, Janice is survived by two children, Sara Craig and Joseph (Katie Ross) and her beloved grandson, Daxton Craig; sisters, Cathy (Melvin) Wagner; Lori (Richard Drabczyk) Poanessa; brother in law, Gary (Pamela) Craig; several aunts, uncles and many adored nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, John T. Paonessa, Jr and well as her mother and father in law, James and Lucy (Scricco) Craig.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4, 6-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where prayers will be said Thursday at 10:45 AM followed of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 in St. Vincent de Paul Parish (Saint Leo’s site). The interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston.

Flowers are graciously declined. Memorial donations can be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to the Make a Wish Foundation of WNY at www.wish.org.

Janice married CRAIG, Robert J on 11 Sep 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph R. Craig, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at home. He was 40 years old.
Joseph was born in Niagara Falls, New York on August 13, 1981, the son of Robert J. Craig of Niagara Falls and the late Janice (Paonessa) Craig.
Following his graduation from High School, he traveled with his father for various construction jobs. After returning home, he attended NCCC and graduated from SUNY of Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media and Photography. There, he received multiple awards for his talents and work.
 
Joe was employed by Niagara Gutter and Occidental Chemical Corporation. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time writing music, expanding his photography skills and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. His most cherished times were those spent with his son, Daxton.

In addition to his father, Robert and son Daxton, he is survived by his sister, Sara Craig and many friends & extended family members.
 
Visitation will be Tuesday [October 19th] from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. The public is invited. Funeral services and interment will be held privately for the family.

Family/Spouse: ROSS, Katie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]