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1939

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2025

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Buffalo, New York

Joann Schilling Obituary

Schilling, Joann (nee Gatta)

Jun 18, 1939 - Dec 31, 2025

Age 86; beloved wife of the late Francis "Albert" Schilling; loving aunt of Lisa (David) Spillman and Maryann Sherman; cherished great-aunt of Julie Heigl, Brian (Hannah) Spillman and Theresa Sherman; adored sister of the late Marietta (Andrew) Ressman. The family will be present Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 4 -7 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.), where prayers will be offered at 8:45 AM on Monday, January 5, 2026 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Amelia Church at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Share condolences at www.GRECOFUNERAL.com

Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 3, 2026.

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Jan

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Greco Funeral Home

2909 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217

Jan

5

Service

8:45 a.m.

Greco Funeral Home

2909 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217

Jan

5

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Amelia Church

2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150

Jan

5

Interment

10:45 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Tonawanda)

4000 Elmwood Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14217

Funeral services provided by:

Greco Funeral Home (Amigone Funeral Home)

2909 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217

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