Donna T. Wenz, 70, of Whitesboro, NY, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 with her loved ones by her side, at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare. She was born in Utica, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Carmella Amitrano Critelli and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Donna leaves a wonderful legacy as one of the founders of the Family Advocacy Center, and the executive director of the agency for over 30 years until her retirement in 2011. What started as a parents' group, Parent Advocates for the Retarded and Developmentally Disabled (PAR-ADD), developed into the current Family Advocacy Center located, in Deerfield, NY, where she was a tireless advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout this area. She has also been a member of the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Counsel as well as many other state and local committees serving the disabled. Donna is survived by her husband Fred, of Whitesboro, by her daughter Gina and husband Len Carissimo, by her son Scott Wenz and by her four beloved grandchildren, Christina, Logan, Jacob and Jonathan Carissimo, all of Rome, NY. Also surviving are her sister-in-law Rodonna Wenz and her brother-in-law Richard Murphy and Cathy. Donna also leaves behind many cherished friends. The Wenz family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to Dr. Amy Gorczynski and to the staff and nurses of the ER, 6th Floor and CCU of Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare. The funeral will be held at 12:30 pm., at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes on Monday, April 22, 2013, where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph Salerno, Pastor. Friends may call from 10:30 am.-12:30 pm., at the church, prior to the mass. A private interment will be at Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the guidance of the John L. Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY. The Wenz family is being serviced and cared for by Angelo F. Amodio, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Family Advocacy Center. To send an online message of sympathy: www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com