GARLAND - Richard D. Of Lancaster, NY, March 4, 2021. Dearest father of Amy L. Schaefer; son of the late William P. and Constance V. (Welker) Ernst; brother of William (Marguerite), Paul (Beverly), Thomas (Kathleen) and John Garland; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Gabriel's Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY, Friday, March 12, 2021, at 9:00 AM. Mr. Garland was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Buffalo, Inc. (Face masks are required at church.) Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.ERIECOUNTYCREMATIONSERVICE.com