Martha Gail Lorango

Martha Gail Lorango, “Martie” (nee Keller) 84, of North Tonawanda peacefully at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport on Wednesday July 7, 2010 after a long illness. Martha was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She and her husband owned and operated Frankie’s Twin City Cyclery on Oliver Street. She also operated Frankie’s Ceramic Studio and Frankie’s Fast Speedway. Martie and her husband presently produce the Sugar and Jazz Orchestra, entertaining people throughout Western New York and Southern Canada. Martie was active in the Zonta Club of the Tonawanda for many years. She was a avid poker player and belonged to many poker clubs with friends. Sister of the late Jack (Evelyn) Keller and Eileen (Robert) Flatau.

Loving wife of 62 years of Frank J. Lorango of North Tonawanda. Dear mother of Nancy (Arthur) Hook, Jr. of Clarence Center and Gene (Barbara) Lorango of Gasport, NY Proud grandmother of Jennifer Ann Lorango, Megan Marie Lorango both of Colorado and Kenneth Blake Wilkerson and Angeline Nichole Wilkerson of North Tonawanda. Great Grandmother of Lianna Nichole Weaver. Sister-in-law of Dorothy Keller and brother-in-law of Vincent (Mary) Lorango. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and members of Sugar and Jazz Orchestra Family.

Friends received by the family on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude the Apostle R.C. Church on Monday morning at 10:00 A.M. Memorials may be made Niagara Hospice, Inc.