David R. Ball, 94, of Bennett State Road in Forestville died on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park. He was born in Forestville on July 27, 1931, the son of the late Howard and Alice Ball.
David was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1949. He received his Associate's degree in engineering from Alfred State College and worked as a pressman at the former Great Lakes Color Printing in Dunkirk for approximately 35 years until their closing in 1990.
David enjoyed going to car auctions with his son and working around the farm.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey (Laura) Ball of Forestville; four grandchildren, Natalie (Demetri) Ball-Shakray of Westfield and Ashley (Matt Haintz) Ball, Justin and Jason Ricotta, all of Fredonia; and two great-grandchildren, Nora and Aaron Shakray. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Joyce (Congdon) Ball, whom he married on July 17, 1952 in Forestville and who died on January 25, 2020; his daughter, Susan L. Ricotta, who died on June 21, 2013; and two brothers, Charles and Roger D. Ball.
Friends are welcome to call on Monday, March 9 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street in Forestville, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Bruce Ellis, Pastor of the Forestville Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Forestville Cemetery.
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