Erie County Cremation Service

04/23/2026

LEMA - Vincent T.
October 15, 1934 - April 20, 2026
Of North Tonawanda, NY. Beloved husband of the late Jean L. (Goodermote) Lema; dearest father of Theresa A. Lema (Paul R. Szlyk), Vincent J. (Cheri) Lema and the late Thomas V. (Suki) Lema; grandfather of Nicholas, Megan, Alexander, Thomas Ryan, Briana, Vincent and Joseph; loving son of the late Vincent J. and Margaret (Viggiano) Lema; brother of Rose Marie Tarzia and the late Francis, Joseph and Mary Ann Lema; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Lema was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com
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04/22/2026

LIPPITT - Betty J. (nee MacWade)
August 6, 1928 - April 21, 2026
Of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved wife of the late Hugh W. Lippitt; companion of the late James Hodge; dearest mother of Elaine R. (Charles) DeGlopper, Debra A. Lippitt, Beverly J. Lynch, Barbara M. Blair and Elizabeth J. (Shawn) McIntire; grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Irving M. and Elsie M. (Manchester) MacWade. No prior visitation. A Celebration of life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com
https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/betty-lippitt

04/20/2026

SHANKS - Ronald B.
July 17, 1941 - April 19, 2026
Of Eden, NY. Beloved husband of Sharon E. (Mumm) Shanks; dearest father of Kimberly A. Shanks and Heather L. (Stephen) Brzezinski; grandfather of Kiara J. Shanks. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Shanks was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com
https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/ronald-shanks

04/13/2026

SMITH - James F.
December 27, 1951 - April 10, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY. Husband of the late Kathleen Janczarek; father of the late Riley James Smith; step-father of Holly Woods; brother of Robert (Jean) Smith, Bridget (John) Hund, Nancy Smith Brucato, Gary Smith and the late Joseph (Susan) Smith, Margaret Szmkowiak and Matthew (Kathleen) Smith; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com
https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/james-smith-apr-10-2026-pexot

04/11/2026

SLOAN - Michael W.
April 22, 1947 – April 11, 2026
Of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved partner of Joanne Pry; dearest Father of Tracy A. and Jason T. Sloan. Loving Papa of Dylan, Brooklyn, Madeleine; Great grandfather of Nobyl. Devoted son of the late Edmund and Lucille Sloan. Brother of Sandy Tross and Pat Janik. Proud employee of the US Postal Service for 38 years. No prior visitation. Arrangements by Erie County Cremation Service. Please share your memories and condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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04/10/2026

SZULIST - Faye M. (nee Beck)
July 28, 1933 - April 10, 2026
Of Akron, NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Gozdziak and Theodore Szulist; dearest mother of JoAnne L. Wall, Steven E. (Lori) Gozdziak and the late David B. Gozdziak; grandmother of Jacob, Kyle and Michael; loving daughter of the late Elmer and Lavinia (Eckam) Beck; sister of Wayne and Clifford Beck; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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04/06/2026

ZAIFERT - Kathleen (nee Olah)
January 2, 1946 - April 4, 2026
Of Lancaster, NY. Dearest mother of Jeffrey M. Zaifert, Jennifer L. (Garrett) Eberth, Jason D. (Colleen) Zaifert and Jacleen (Christopher) Lewandowski; survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; loving daughter of Elizabeth M. (Szallar) Brand; sister of Cindy (David) Ackerman and the late Susan (Ray) Fetzer; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com
https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/kathleen-zaifert

03/31/2026

SCALIA - Judith Ann (nee Caypless)
October 26, 1950 - March 29, 2026
Of Kenmore, NY. Beloved wife of Paul R. Scalia; dearest mother of Douglas P., Matthew E. and Scott R. (Marilia) Scalia; grandmother of Josiah, Abigail, Emanuel, Misael, Andalina, Jager, Dawson and Breanna; great-grandmother of Aunastasia and John; loving daughter of the late Edward F. and Elizabeth (Smith) Caypless; sister of Donald and the late Edward (Kathleen) Caypless; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

03/27/2026

BIRMINGHAM - Charlene A. (nee Schreier)
July 20, 1954 - March 25, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Elroy Birmingham; loving daughter of the late George J. and Ruth M. (Hartman) Schreier; sister of George D. (Kathy) Schreier, Jill M. Schreier (Thomas Jankowski) and the late James W. Schreier; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

03/26/2026

LEWIS - Lale F.
September 4, 1947 - March 26, 2026
Of Bonita Springs, FL; formerly of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of the late Susan M. (Sheldon) Lewis; dearest father of Dawn M. (Greg) Wingerter, William P. (Brigitte) Lewis, Joseph R. (Laura) Lewis, Rachel E. (David) Grant and Brandon N. (Katie) Sheldon; grandfather of Trevor, Zachary (Athena), David, Devon, Jacob, Jonah, Heather, Olivia, Derek, Jack and Harper; great-grandfather of Isabella; loving son of the late Floyd J. Jr. and Wilma J. (Robison) Lewis; brother of Dale and Robert Lewis. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Hill Fire Department. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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03/20/2026

WALDORF – Mary Jane C. (nee Bonitatibus)
December 26, 1956 – March 17, 2026
Of Angola, NY. Beloved wife of Michael Waldorf; loving mother of Charles (Kimberly) Waldorf and Samantha (Brian) Triantafillou; cherished Grandma of Clayton, Harper, Hudson and Gianna; daughter of the late Pasquale and Filomena (DiMichele) Bonitatibus; dear sister of Susan Ann (Michelle) Bonitatibus, Carmel (Diane) Bonitatibus, Dominic (Wendy) Bonitatibus, Kathy (Jim) Greene and the late Carmella Gallivan Bonitatibus and Russell Furdell (Mary Lee Brannnock Lunde); dear sister-in-law of Sharlene (late Daniel) Senn, Mark (Wendy) Waldorf, Jeffrey Waldorf and the late Sharon Minderler; also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Mary Jane worked at New Era Cap for over 20 years before she retired; many knew her as a hairdresser as well. Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family and friends, bowling, playing cards and crafting. Unfortunately, she lost her hard-fought fight with ovarian cancer after being diagnosed in November 2024. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Project (www.ovariancancerproject.org). Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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03/19/2026

WIERZBA – Terrance L.
November 26, 1953 – March 19, 2026
Of Eden, NY. Beloved husband of Tammy (Knoll) Wierzba; dearest father of Dustin M. (Jenny) and Donny J. (Liz) Wierzba; grandfather of Austin, Ella, Lexi, Wade, Riley, Lane, Chloe and Jada; dad to beloved fur-baby Cletus; loving son of the late Stanley and Elsie J. (Preischel) Wierzba; brother of Nancy Evans, Joy Knoll (Rich Pratt), Larry Wierzba, Marilyn (Carter) Davis, Jack (Candy) Wierzba and the late Sonny (Peggy) Wierzba; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service at East Eden Sportsman’s Club, 3382 Hardt Rd., Eden, NY, Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11 AM. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

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