Former Niles resident Frances Frucci Wadel, 88, died April, 3, 2011 in hospice care in John’s Creek, Ga. after years of Alzheimer’s complications.

Frances was born June 15, 1922 in Niles to Dominick and Victoria Frucci.

She was predeceased by siblings, Carmela Frucci, John Frucci, Anne Bethke, Barbara Bigsby and Betty Sommers.

She is survived by her daughter Judith Smith; granddaughter, Bethney Gitchell Davidson; grandson, Dominick Kruse; and great-granddaughter, Rebecca Davidson.

Memorial donations in memory of Frances may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Atlanta Chapter, 1925 Century Blvd. Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345.

Please express condolences at www.southcarecremation.com under “Frances Wadel.”

Memorial service to be determined at a later date by family members.