BUFFALO ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Annual Report 2024-2025 In Memory of Carl Albert Jeffrey and Kristen McCabe In Memory of Florence Maes Anastasia ’51 Mary I. Anastasia ’73 Patricia Maes Gemerek ’53 In Memory of Nicolas Ayoub Ann Morris ’80 In Memory of Mary Lou Savage Beane ’61 Christine Savage ’64 In Memory of Rita Papadowski Sheedy Bell ’35 Michael Sheedy In Memory of Joan Smith Bermeitinger ’43 Ms. Ruth H. Smith, CDR USN NC Retired In Memory of Michael Budowski Lorraine Matuszewski Budowski ’46 In Memory of Emily Borkowicz Burkot ’41 Carole Burkot Ignaszak ’66 In Memory of Bernadette Smith Butler ’42 Ms. Ruth H. Smith, CDR USN NC Retired Tributes Donations in memory and in honor are designated for loved ones in our SHA community. We remember these individuals in our Masses, daily prayers, and intentions. In Memory of Mary Lou Lembicz Butler ’66 Barbara Lata Janusz ’66 In Memory of Karen Carlson ’63 Patricia Carlson Smith ’72 In Memory of Mary Ann Wurstner Cheney ’57 Janice Cheney ’80 In Honor of the Class of 1951 Patricia Ahern Hain ’51 In Honor of the Class of 1955 Helen Kardysauskas Sanders ’55 In Memory of the Deceased Members of the Class of 1980 Janice Cheney ‘80 In Honor of the Class of 1979 Barbara Lamparelli Gregory ’79 In Memory of Suzanne Cummings ’71 Patricia DeLaney Coppola ’71 In Memory of Kathleen Malone DeVine ’53 Susan Wisniewski In Memory of John Feroleto *see Class of 2002 Scholarship In Memory of Mary Maes Fitzgerald ’40 Patricia Maes Gemerek ’53 In Memory of Sr. M. Paula Fox, OSF ’39 Patricia Corcoran Schmidt ’52 In Honor of Erika Fraas ’07 Richard and Karen Fraas Judith Ferraro Marcella ’60 lived a life enriched by international adventure, a love of music, and deep devotion to family and learning. The oldest of eight children, she was a dedicated student whose curiosity led her first to the University of Puerto Rico before completing her undergraduate studies at Rosary Hill College (now Daemen University). After graduating from Sacred Heart, Judy went on to earn a master’s degree in Latin American Literature from Syracuse University and was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to study at the Central University of Ecuador, where she focused on social protest literature. During her time in Ecuador, she met fellow Fulbright Scholar—and her future husband—Gabriel Marcella. Together, they made their home in Pennsylvania, where they raised four children. Judy taught Spanish at Syracuse University, Dickinson College, and Messiah College, sharing her love of language and culture. A true citizen of the world, Judy championed meaningful engagement between the United States and Latin America. Her life’s work reflected the power of a strong liberal arts education, the importance of communicating across cultures, and a deep commitment to social justice at home and abroad. A gifted and accomplished writer, Judy authored an unpublished historical novel on 17th-century Lima, Peru. The Judith Ferraro Marcella ’60 Scholarship, established by her husband, Gabriel, and their family, honors her legacy and her passion for opening doors of opportunity. Gabriel hopes that through this scholarship, students will be inspired to broaden their horizons and contribute to a more peaceful, connected world. Scholarships like the Judith Ferraro Marcella ’60 Scholarship ensure that the memory of one who has gone before continues to inspire future generations. Judy’s husband, Gabriel, honored her love of learning by establishing the Judith Ferraro Marcella ’60 scholarship at Sacred Heart. As an endowed scholarship, this gift will enrich the SHA community in perpetuity. A Scholar’s Journey: The Enduring Impact of Judy Ferraro Marcella ’60 16
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