Lisa Z. Rettberg

SALAMANCA — Lisa Z. Rettberg, age 60, of Salamanca, died Sunday (May 3, 2026) at her home, surrounded by family, following a short illness.

Born July 15, 1965, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Thomas Piscitelli. She was married Dec. 1, 1984, in the former Kissinger United Methodist Church, to Thomas Rettberg, who survives.

She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1983.

Lisa had been employed with Prospect Elementary School for the last two years, and prior had owned and operated Tony’s Tastee Freeze in Salamanca for over 17 years.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo and watching her television shows, especially Law & Order. She will be remembered for traveling with her husband to find a good steak dinner. She enjoyed working with children at school.

Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Ashley Rettberg of Salamanca and Valerie (Jordan) Smith of Buffalo; one son, Dominik Rettberg of Salamanca; one sister, Sarah (Sean) Welch of Kelso, Wash.; two brothers, Michael Piscitelli and Matthew Piscitelli, both of Salamanca; her mother-in-law, Ellen L. DeHart Rettberg of Salamanca; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15, 2026, at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, at which time funeral services will be held with Deacon Michael Anderson officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca.

E-condolences may be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to Facebook.com/onofh.