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1935

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2025

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Elaine Stilwell Obituary

Stilwell, Elaine

Feb 11, 1935 - Sep 26, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Richard; dear mother of Janet (Andrew) Visniesky, Barbara (Donald) Battista; grandmother of Michelle (Eric), Jennifer (Tommy), Shelby (Alec), Donald (Christina) and Jillian: step-grandmother of Amy, Justine, Ella, Tiernan and Hopper; great-grandmother of Eric, Benson, and Sofia; sister of the late Carol (Walter), Doris (Gerald) Miller and Janet Abbott; survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held in Assumption Church, Friday, Oct. 3rd at 9:30 am, 435 Amherst St. Arrangements by James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc.
Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2025.

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Wendy Klingler

October 3, 2025

Dear Family
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Aunt Elaine. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Know that now her suffering is done and she is on a better place. Remembering a younger version of her, I´m sure she is up there stirring up trouble.
Love, Wendy.

keith rogers

September 30, 2025

So sorry to hear about your mom. It was always nice to see your mom when my dad and her were together. He dragged her to many of my sons baseball games and to eat at ted's when i worked there. She was always pleasant and often had many funny comments. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss

Mary Ann Kessler

September 30, 2025

Enjoyed camping next to your Mom & Dad at Mockingbird. We had had a lot of fun times. I Miss seeing everyone one. Rest in peace

Debby Mangus (Fagyas)

September 30, 2025

Elaine, you were one of the best moms to everyone . I don´t think you ever had a mean bone in your body . One of the kindest human´s I have ever met . Now you can rest easy with Sarge . Gone but never to be forgotten

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435 Amherst St., MA

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335 Ontario Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

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