SCZEPANIK - John E. "Murph" Of Cheektowaga, NY, April 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (Kasper) Sczepanik; dearest father of Corey L. (Lori) Ernst, Melanie M. Ernst, Allison E. (Justin) Klein, Lisa F. Janak and the late Jeffrey S. (Amy) Ernst; grandfather of Bonnie, Grace, Austin, Hannah, Kylie, Ella and Luca; brother of Thomas and Gerald (Sandy) Sczepanik. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Sczepanik was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com