TAYLOR & REYNOLDS FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons
May our beautiful cousin Molly be in the loving arms of Christ. We will miss Molly and meeting her at craft shows. Love, Eileen, Kathy and Molly, the Murphy cousins from N.Ton.
Mrs. Donovan and family, Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Mr. D had a profound impact on my life and career and it all started with his teaching how important the words William Shakespeare used in his works. May your memories sustain you in these tough days. May he rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him.
Kevin, Christine, Marilyn and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I will miss his big smile, and kind heart. Mr. Donovan was a great teacher and mentor to many. Prayers and love
Bill and I were good friends and fellow football players at St Joe's. He was an outstanding athlete and a great guy. I remember Bill playing injured during the Canisius game our senior year. He had injured his shoulder and wore a brace which limited his mobility but he still played a great game. My sympathy to Bill's family and friends. God bless you all. Kevin Lavin, Bonita Springs, FL.
Mr. Donovan was the BEST! He is one of my favorite memories from high school. I thank the Lord for gracing me to be in Mr D's class. Condolences to the Donovan family.
Mark D. Kahle. Was born in Lockport and is the son of Margaret Beth Reynolds Kahle and Ralph Kahle. He graduated from Lockport senior high school in 1989. He then attended the State University of New York at Potsdam where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and played ice hockey. From Potsdam, he then attended the State University of New York at Canton where he earned an associate's degree in mortuary science. He presently resides in Lockport with his daughters Gianni who recently graduated from Niagara University and Giselle who currently attends Syracuse University. He is currently the licensed manager of the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home. Some of the duties he does are taking the initial death call, transferring the remains to the funeral home, preparing the body, making arrangements with the family, coordinating with the cemeteries, churches, suppliers, parking help, flowers, newspaper notices, and filing the legal paperwork for final disposition. Also, he works calling hours for the visitation, handles cremations, and makes arrangements. His whole life has been geared to eventually taking over the family business. He has worked hard to keep the same service and traditions that his great grandfather Clarence A. Reynolds, grandfather Francis C. Reynolds, and uncle Clarence F. Moke Reynolds have provided to the Lockport community since 1902.
Michael Haury entered into rest on January 11, 2024. Born June 13, 1952 in Buffalo, N.Y., he was the son of Delancey and Ruth (Streebel) Haury.
Michael served in the US Navy and later was a clerk for the Veterans Affairs Office of Buffalo. He is survived by his wife Linda (Beverly) Haury. Father of LauraLee (Jamie) Zagarrigo, Alyssa (Adam) Jaques and David (Megan Conway) Haury. Grandfather of Erin and Jackson Zagarrigo and Addison and Oliver Jaques.
Molly Ann Ritz entered into rest February 26, 2024 in Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Born October 20, 1948 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Francis and Helen (Murphy) Ritz.
Molly was a registered nurse at Lockport Memorial Hospital for over 42 years. She enjoyed craft shows and shopping with her sister and dear friends Joanne and Sandy.
Richard Cheatham age 85 passed away peacefully February 27, 2024 following a long illness. He was born June 13, 1938 in Brewton Alabama. He was the son of the late Roosevelt and Daisy Cheatham. Richard was married to the late Elizabeth Wright.
He was survived by his sons Richard E (Amy) and Ruben (Dalphne) of Lockport. He had one son predeceased Jerry Harris of California. Richard is the grandfather of Kayla (Dominick) Ball, Jaret, Jaron, Toree, Katlyn and Ruben. He is also a great-grandfather.
Richard is the beloved brother of the late Roosevelt "Jr." Randolph "Randy", Barbara Jo "BJ" Pate and Annie Smith. He leaves three brothers Ruben (Lola) of Niagara Falls, Carl "Butch" (Mary) and Ronald "Ronnie" (Renee) all of Lockport. He also leaves three sisters Rosie (Johnny) Mixon, Flora (Kenny) Hawkins of Lockport and Daisy (Marc) Houston of Atlanta Georgia. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard worked and retired from General Motors. He also worked at Mount View Hospital for ten years.
He graduated from Lockport High. He loved sports, the Yankees, basketball, football and the horses. Richard loved life, family and his friends. He treasured talking about his upbringing in Lockport. He had a great memory. He loved telling jokes. Richard spirit was always top level even when he was going through his challenging situation. He loved everybody and everybody loved him. Richard will truly be missed!
Richard F. Conley, entered into rest December 12, 2023. Born in Lockport, NY, on January 14, 1936 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Leo W. Conley, Sr. Richard was a graduate of DeSales Catholic and served four years in the United States Navy where he was a jet mechanic. Throughout his life he worked for his brother's company, Conley Motor Express, as a crane operator for Simon's Steel, and drove dump trucks for Brigham Concrete and his son at American Concrete where he still holds the record for most loads in one day.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman with his sons. Better known as "Dick" or "Beef" he was a lifetime member at Ship 110 at the Navy Marine Club in Lockport where he served as Commander for many years. He loved to share stories of his time in the Navy with his grandchildren, keep sharp with crosswords and watch old western movies again and again. One could often find him out to get the morning paper or at breakfast with friends.
He was predeceased by the love of his life, Margaret "Peg" Just. Predeceased by sisters, Burnetta (Eddie) Killion, Anna Louise (Fred) Wolf and Pat (Dick) Mahar; and four brothers, Leo (Rosemary) Conley, Jim (Elma) Conley, Robert (Mary Lou) Conley and John Conley.
He was the beloved father of the late Patrick (Deborah) Conley and Julie Conley and is survived by Paul (Roberta) Conley, Tim (Tonya Huntington) Conley and Mike (Karen) Just of Texas; cherished grandfather of Megan (Mitchell) Altman-Cosgrove and Erin (Brian Schooping) Conley; Krystle (Eric) Wick, Doug Conley and Adam Conley; Emerson and Frazey Leger; and great-grandfather of Aria and Maisey Altman-Cosgrove.
Stephen M. Camp entered into rest February 16, 2024. Born February 3, 1975 he was the son of the late Dennis and Molly (Morey) Camp.
Susan Rigerman entered into rest January 13, 2024 in the Niagara Hospice House. Born January 12, 1941 in Buffalo N.Y. , she was the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Stoddard) Rigerman. Susan worked as a clerk for the Niagara County Courts.
She is the beloved aunt of Alicia Hunt, Amy Hunt, Daniel (Jenny) Hunt, Megan Hunt, Ryan (Amanda) Hunt and Daniel Hunt III. Dear niece of Kathleen Hunt. Also survived by several other nieces and nephews.