Erie County Cremation Service

Erie County Cremation Service Erie County Cremation Service Erie County Cremation Service was founded in 1985 and is WNY’s longest operating cremation service.

We are fully licensed by the State of New York Department of Health and would be honored to assist you with making pre-arrangements in your home, on the phone, or at our facility. Cremation options include:
(1) Direct Cremation;
(2) Private Family Viewing (ID) with Cremation to Follow;
(3) Direct Cremation with Memorial Gathering to Follow;
(4) Traditional Funeral Service with Cremation to Follow


Erie County Cremation Service website: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Address:
873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220

Phone Number:
716-824-6435

SONNELITTER – Louise C. (nee Stiegler)December 8, 1946 – June 2, 2026Of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of Charles A. Sonn...
06/04/2026

SONNELITTER – Louise C. (nee Stiegler)
December 8, 1946 – June 2, 2026
Of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of Charles A. Sonnelitter; dearest mother of Kim M. Smith, Mark R. Cichon and the late Charles S. Cichon Jr.; stepmother of David M. (Jennifer) Zappia, Tracy L. Dooley and April A. Sonnelitter; grandmother to 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; loving daughter of the late Robert N. and Alice F. (Napierski) Steigler; sister of the late Robert T. Steigler; also survived by a nephew. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel’s Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Inurnment St. Adalbert’s Cemetery. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/louise-sonnelitter

McEVOY - Melodie A. (nee McGee)November 17, 1959 - June 2, 2026Of Niagara Falls, NY. Loving companion of Michael P. Ball...
06/02/2026

McEVOY - Melodie A. (nee McGee)
November 17, 1959 - June 2, 2026
Of Niagara Falls, NY. Loving companion of Michael P. Ball; loving daughter of the late Carl E. Sr. and Phyllis A. (Dobie) McGee; sister of James (Dawn), Robert (Carole) and the late Carl E. McGee Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service, Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12 NOON, at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 2587 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/melodie-mcevoy

CAPUANO - Eleanor L. (nee Panfil)May 28, 1947 - June 2, 2026Of North Tonawanda, NY. Passed away peacefully in the care o...
06/02/2026

CAPUANO - Eleanor L. (nee Panfil)
May 28, 1947 - June 2, 2026
Of North Tonawanda, NY. Passed away peacefully in the care of Niagara Hospice at age 79 after a brief illness. Eleanor was born in Buffalo, NY, to the parents of Laura and Andrew Panfil. She worked as a nurses aide for VNA and as a private home health care aide before retiring in 2002. Eleanor loved to cook and play bingo. She also liked going to the casinos, especially in Atlantic City, and playing online slot games for fun. She enjoyed watching Sabres and Bills games and listening to music. She is a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of North Tonawanda. Eleanor is survived by her children, Jennifer, Frank Jr., Jon and step-daughter Carol. She is also survived by her sister Claudia. Eleanor is preceded by her husband of 40 years, Frank Capuano Sr., and her brother Richard Panfil. A private service will be held for friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/eleanor-capuano-2026

CZAJKOWSKI – Ronald R.January 15, 1935 – May 31, 2026Husband of the late Joanne Louise Czajkowski (nee Saskowski) for 66...
06/02/2026

CZAJKOWSKI – Ronald R.
January 15, 1935 – May 31, 2026
Husband of the late Joanne Louise Czajkowski (nee Saskowski) for 66 years (8/10/1957). Son of the late Edward M. and Sophie M. (Wilczynski) Czajkowski. Father of Lawrence Ronald. Caring dog lover to late Warren and late Fala. Survived by siblings, Eugene E. Czajkowski, and Shirley A. (late Harold R.) Miller; sister-in-law Susan D. Czajkowski; nieces and nephews: Elizabeth A. (Todd) Murphy (Godchild), Julie A. Burdette (Christopher Granda), Dr. Jeffrey A. (Su-lien Sun) Miller and Amy E. Czajkowski; first cousins: Elizabeth (Arthur) Baj, Celine (late Chuck) Walsh, Shirley Wilczynski, Bryan Wilczynski, Richard (Paula) Wilczynski, Sandra Wilczynski-Obad and Richard (Kathy) Czajkowski. Survived by in-laws: Susan (late Frank) Switalski, Kerry (David) Peek, Susan (Mark) Kopp, Arthur (Patricia) McArthur, Donald McArthur, Carol McArthur, and Susan (late Jack) Martin. Also survived by many more extended family members and in-laws. Dear friend to Walter (late Elizabeth) Megger, who often said that Ronald was a mechanical genius! May Ronald, who had a steadfast and tenacious personality, rest in peace at St. Matthew’s R.C. Cemetery and rise to join Joanne in eternal glory! No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Private inurnment. Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Buffalo Mercy Hospital 5 East, Hospice Buffalo, Inc., Father Baker Manor, Mobil Primary Care, Feed More WNY and Highmark WNY. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/ronald-czajkowski

BURNS - Cheryl L. (nee Becker)April 21, 1945 - June 1, 2026Of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of Michael R. Burns; dearest...
06/02/2026

BURNS - Cheryl L. (nee Becker)
April 21, 1945 - June 1, 2026
Of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved wife of Michael R. Burns; dearest mother of Kelly A. (John) McNeight, Tammy E. (Frank) Zak and Michael D. (Ann) Burns; grandmother of Linsey (Aaron) Gorcica, George Anna, Caitlynn (Paul) Sandell, Jacob Burns, Megan McNeight (Luc Williams), Grace Anna (Bryan Te***ne), Joesant Davila and Ian Rivera; great-grandmother of Cole, Vincent "Vinny" and Jane; loving daughter of the late Victor E. and Eleanor G. (Schmitt) Becker; sister of Franklin (Patty) Becker and the late Gerald (Audrey) Jacobs; 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 SPCA Serving Erie County. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/cheryl-burns-2026

BURNS – Aaron O.September 2, 1986 – May 24, 2026Beloved husband of Christina M. Olmeda; dearest father of Ashton O., Jac...
05/28/2026

BURNS – Aaron O.
September 2, 1986 – May 24, 2026
Beloved husband of Christina M. Olmeda; dearest father of Ashton O., Jacob A., Elliot A. and Emiliana G. Burns and the late Aiden Burns; loving son of David J. and Adrienne E. (Wilson) Burns; cherished grandson of Carol (late Walter “Papa”) Wilson; brother of David Burns, Jared (Sherri) and Charlie Kelly; uncle to Jared and Zoe. Family and friend are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 954 Sohn Alloway Rd., Lyons, NY 14489. Aaron’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will forever remain in our hearts. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page:
https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/aaron-burns-2026

KLEIN - Kenneth M. October 23, 1952 - May 24, 2026Of Strykersville, NY. Beloved husband of Barbara (Lovejoy) Klein; dear...
05/26/2026

KLEIN - Kenneth M.
October 23, 1952 - May 24, 2026
Of Strykersville, NY. Beloved husband of Barbara (Lovejoy) Klein; dearest father of Zachary M. and Megan E. Klein; loving son of the late Alvin J. and Patricia R. (Hartman) Klein; brother of Gerald (Gail) Klein, Donald Klein, Nancy (Frederick) Farmer and Janet (Daniel) Vaughn; 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 Developmentally Disabled Resource Center. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/kenneth-klein-2026

POLOVNUK – Jerry Sr.February 10, 1938 – May 24, 2026Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of the late Etel (Hojdikova) Polovnu...
05/25/2026

POLOVNUK – Jerry Sr.
February 10, 1938 – May 24, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of the late Etel (Hojdikova) Polovnuk; dearest father of Jerry Polovnuk Jr. (Nancy Chanthavong), Michael Polovnuk (Diana Carmichael), Dana (Keith) Tague, Edward (Mary) Polovinuk and the late Vera Polovinukova; grandfather of Jason Barnes (Diane Cegielski), Samantha (Josh) Puig, Marissa (Jonathan) Clements, Michael Polovnuk, Amanda Maroni, Ryan Polovnuk, Michael Tague, Jessica Tague (Matthew Lattuca), Danielle Tague and Meghan Mistretta; great-grandfather to great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Vasil and Ludmila (Dusankova) Polovinuk. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to ECMC or Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/jerry-polovnuk-sr

SHELTON – Joy M. (nee Madden)June 17, 1951 – May 25, 2026Of Buffalo, NY. Loving partner of Gary Sedita; cherished mother...
05/25/2026

SHELTON – Joy M. (nee Madden)
June 17, 1951 – May 25, 2026
Of Buffalo, NY. Loving partner of Gary Sedita; cherished mother of Heather (nee Shelton) Krawczyk (David Wroblewski) and Brooke Shelton; beloved grandmother of Corey DeWald, Luc Pelletier and Lilah Nati; dear sister of Glenn Madden and the late James Madden; 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, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page: https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/joy-shelton

LUKSCH - Sheryl L. (nee Aures)July 11, 1963 - May 21, 2026Of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of David K. Luksch; dearest m...
05/22/2026

LUKSCH - Sheryl L. (nee Aures)
July 11, 1963 - May 21, 2026
Of West Seneca, NY. Beloved wife of David K. Luksch; dearest mother of Christopher M. Luksch; loving daughter of Jean (Descavish) and the late John E. Aures; daughter-in-law of Suzanne Luksch; sister of Laurie and Craig (Lisa) Aures. 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, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Online remembrance page:
https://eriecountycremationservice.com/obituaries/sheryl-l-luksch-2026

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873 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY
14220

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