Maryalice Demler Biography
Maryalice Demler is an American anchor working for WGRZ-TV as an evening anchor at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm every weeknight alongside co-anchor Scott Levin. She joined the WGRZ-TV news team in 2002, after previously working for WJYE-FM.
Maryalice Demler Career
Demler was born and raised in North Tonawanda and attended Niagara University, where she graduated with bachelor’s degrees in both political science and French. She was also crowned “Miss New York State” in 1990 and represented the Empire State in the Miss America Pageant. Maryalice secured her first journalism career in 1993 when she worked as a morning radio personality at WJYE-FM in Buffalo as one half of the duo “Joe and Maryalice in the Morning”. Before she started her journalism career, Maryalice worked as a special projects director at DeGraff Memorial Hospital and taught middle school French.
Demler has not only reported from Rome, Italy during the Papal Conclave that elected Pope Francis and for the funeral of Pope John Paul II, but she has also done extensive live reporting for Channel Two covering such notable world events as the World Youth Day with Pope John Paul II in Toronto and Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, Maryalice also traveled to Washington, D.C. for the funeral of NBC Political Analyst and Buffalo native Tim Russert and to New York City to provide extended coverage of Pope Benedict’s visit, to Philadelphia for Pope Francis’ visit.
Maryalice served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations for more than a decade, including Tonawandas’ Canal Fest, Kids Escaping Drugs, and Peaceprints of Western New York. Demler makes an average of over 50 personal appearances a year and is a highly sought-after featured speaker and entertainer. Maryalice has received several awards for community service including the Niagara University Alumni Founder’s Award and St. Vincent DePaul Award and the Business First’s 40 Under 40 Outstanding Community Leaders.
Demler and Scott Levin are currently the longest-serving team in Western New York and have been recognized for excellence for both regional and national honors by the Associated Press, Edward R. Murrow Awards, New York State Broadcasters, and the New York Emmys.
Demler is the first Buffalo news anchor to receive the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Journalism for her in-depth report “Prison and Persistence” in the competitive Crime News category. She also received two Emmy Awards from the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, in which she won the “News Anchor – On Camera Talent” category for a compilation of her anchoring and reporting work. Demler also received an Associated Press Award for Best Interview and over two dozen other nominations for her reporting work.
Other of her accolades include Broadcasting awards: Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Investigative Journalism, New York Emmy Award winner for a Crime/News report, and the News Anchor – On Camera Talent award. In addition, she has also received; over 12 Emmy nominations for news reporting and on-camera talent work from the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. A Buffalo Excellence in Media Awards Finalist, Best of Gannett” award for reporting excellence, “New York State Associated Press Award for Best Interview, “Best of Gannett” honorable mention for reporting, “Female News Anchor of the Year” awarded by Medaille College Communications Department, the Federal Executive Board Chairman’s Award for health reporting and American Cancer Society Award.
Service awards and recognition: Niagara University’s Founders Award, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center “Nancy Gara Spirit Award” for community service, Kiwanis Club of Lewiston Outstanding Community Service and Leadership in Niagara County Award, Upstate New York Transplant Services’ Community Service Award, Erie Community College President’s Award as Outstanding Communicator & Educational Advocate, Buffalo Spree Magazine “Best of Buffalo” honoree, Erie Community College President’s Award as Outstanding Communicator & Educational Advocate, North Tonawanda High School Alumni Wall of Fame Inductee, and Erie Community College President’s Award as Outstanding Communicator & Educational Advocate, Cheektowaga Police Department Award for Dedication to Youth, voted by ArtVoice readers: “Best Journalist”, “Best News Personality” and “Best Dressed TV News Personality”.
Maryalice enjoys giving her time to volunteer and mentorship to numerous non-profit organizations. Furthermore, she is a frequent guest speaker and emcee at local schools, colleges, and events throughout Western New York. Her volunteer services include Canal Fest of the Tonawandas – Committee Chair, Kids Escaping Drugs – Board Member, Niagara University Board of Trustees, Peaceprints of Western New York (Prison Re-entry Services) – Board Member, Miss Buffalo Scholarship Organization – former Executive Director.
Maryalice Demler Salary
Demler earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Maryalice Demler Net Worth
Demler has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a news anchor.
Maryalice Demler Age
Demler was born on July 8, 1964, in North Tonawanda, New York, United States. She is 59 years old as of 2023, and she celebrates her birthday on the 8th of July every year.
Maryalice Demler Height and Weight
Demler stands at a height of 5 feet 7.5 inches (1.71 meters). However, information about her weight will be updated when available.
Maryalice Demler Family
Demler likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parent nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Maryalice Demler Husband and Children
Demler was married to Joseph Murphy from 2018 to 2019 when he died unexpectedly. She was also previously married to Nathan Marton from 1996 to 2013 when they got divorced for reasons not disclosed to the public. However, she has not disclosed any information about her having any children from any of her marriages.
Maryalice Demler Social Media Platform
Demler is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 2.1k followers on Twitter 1.1k followers on Instagram, and 10k followers on Facebook.