Christine S. (Guadno) Zakia, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Elderwood Healthcare Facility of Grand Island, NY. Born in Ford City, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Michelina (Conti) Guadno.

Christine moved to Niagara Falls as a young child with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On April 20, 1941 she married James P. Zakia at Our Lady of Lebanon, in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Zakia predeceased her on January 1, 1992.

Christine was employed by the Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls and retired in the early 1980's after forty years of service. She also worked as a hostess for Treadway Inn and John's Flaming Hearth both of Niagara Falls, NY. Christine enjoyed golfing, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.

Christine is survived by her two children, James N. (Mary Kay) Zakia of Niagara Falls and Patricia (Late John) McGowan of Grand Island. Three Sisters, Mary (Late Frank) Corulli, Sarah Bliski and Vera Ferro. Four grandchildren, Mikel Lynn Zakia, Billie Jo Zakia, Andrew McGowan and Corey McGowan. Two great grandchildren, Madison and Mia McGowan. She was also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Christine was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be on Monday December 28th from 3 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday December 29th at 10 a.m. at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. The family would like to thank the staff and workers at Elderwood Healthcare Facilty of Grand Island for the wonderful care and love that Christine received during her time there. Please visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for an online guest register.