Merrill, Elayne P. (nee Pickering) of West Seneca, NY entered into rest July 13,2025; Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Merrill; devoted mother of Robert (Jennifer) Merrill; loving daughter of the late Charles & Marion Pickering II; dear sister of Kathleen (late Donald) Mayes, Charles (Madeline) Pickering III, John (Ruth Ann) Pickering, and Edwin (Carol) Pickering; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St. West Seneca on Thursday July 17 from 4-8PM. A funeral service will be held at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St. West Seneca on Friday July 18 at 10AM. Please assemble at church. Burial at St. Matthews Cemetery.