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Keith Reynolds Obituary
Age 54, of 605 Decker Ave., Elmira, NY. He was born March 22, 1954 in Troy, PA, the son of Paul and Betty (Stewart) Reynolds, and passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008, very unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his father, Paul and is survived by his wife of 15 years, Debra (Holley) Reynolds; children, Brian (Chris) Reynolds of Columbia Crossroads, PA, Sharon Zaffarese of Elmira, Adam Ling (Jacque Cummings) of Hubbard, OH, and Anthony Ling of Elmira; mother, Betty Reynolds of Troy, PA; brother, Robert (Pat) Reynolds of Troy, PA; five grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many friends. Keith was a self-employed contractor in the area. He was a well-known bowler in the area and traveled the country competing in bowling tournaments. He was a member of the Professional Bowlers Assoc. since 1972 and for the last 4 years was a member of the Senior PBA. As his wife said "bowling was his first love!" Keith was employed with Terrace Lanes of Troy, PA for 15 years, was a volunteer firefighter with the Troy, PA Fire Department for 15 years and was very involved with harness racing locally and throughout the country as a starter, judge, announcer and driver. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Sunday, August 17th, from 1 to 4 p.m. His memorial service will follow at 4 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Reynolds
Lynn & Gail Kinch
September 2, 2008
Deb, Just learned of Keith's passing. What a shock for all. Sorry we haven't kept in contact, if there is anything we can do, contact us, please. Memories are our lifelines. Gail & Lynn
Gail Gottlieb
August 26, 2008
Dear Betty, Brian & Chris,
I tried to contact you by phone to offer my depest sympathy but was unable to find your numbers. Betty, I hear you have had many losses lately. I am so sorry. We all had some great times w/ Brian & Chris. I never expected Keith to pass on so young. He will always be in my thoughts...our time together was great. He was very good to me.
Contact me and we can talk.I was out of town for his funeral or would surely have been there.
John Phlegar
August 19, 2008
To the Reynolds family,
Our sincerest sympathies in the loss
of your husband, father, and brother.
May the memories and the good times you shared bring happiness to each and everyone of you.
Sincerely, John,Jane & Dennis Phlegar
Mike Glasok Sr
August 18, 2008
Heartfelt condolances from my family to yours.
Jim Sjoblom
August 17, 2008
What a great person and friend. Will remember all the great times I had with Keith and his family from bowling, horse racing, and ect.
Barry Estep
August 16, 2008
May I pass on my condolences to Keith’s family.
I had not seen Keith in many years as I had moved away & not kept in contact.
I will always remember the late nights at Terrace Lanes we had.
I know he is bowling that perfect game now.
Take care & god bless you.
MARY & BILL WALLIS
August 16, 2008
DEB,
BILL AND I ARE SO SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS. WE LOST A GOOD FRIEND. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. LOVE BILL AND MARY WALLIS
Jerry & Dianne Garrison/Coble Family
August 16, 2008
Dear Betty and family- We were all saddened to see of Keith's passing so suddenly. Keith and I graduated together in Troy. Mom sends her love to you Betty and our thoughts are with you all.
sandy benson
August 16, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ronnie Lewis
August 15, 2008
Reynolds Family:
My thoughts are with you.
I will miss Keith.
Ronnie Lewis
Marlea Sherwood
August 15, 2008
Hi Betty and family, Joe Robbins and his family wish to extend there condolences at the loss of Keith. They all raced horses at the fairs for a long time. I think Keith holds the record for the fastest mile on the Bath Faair track. We will be thinking about you this Sat. at the races. We are so sorry. He was so young. Soncerely, The Joe Robbins Family
Sandy Brewer
August 15, 2008
Deb,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Craig Vogel
August 15, 2008
My condolences. Keith was a friend who made all of us bowlers feel welcome. His positive outlook and freindly nature will be missed by all who knew hem and competed with him. God bless.
howard/bonnie ayres
August 15, 2008
very sorry for your unexpected loss, keith was a great guy and will be missed. we bowled with you and your husband wednesday nights. he will surely be missed where ever he went to bowl.
Marlea Sherwood
August 15, 2008
Dear Betty, Brian and Bob @Pat, and Bobby,@ Kevin, I was shocked to pick up the paper and read about,Kieth. He was here in Bath about a year ago, and Jeff and I had a beer with him. It was so good to see him. Jeff has to work Sunday, and I am going to be out of town, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. So many memories, we'll be thinking of him this Sat. at Bath Fair during the harness races. Love, Marlea
Gary Palma
August 15, 2008
My sincere condolences to Keith's family.
All of the PBA Seniors will miss him.
Kimberly & Ernie Foulkrod
August 15, 2008
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your husband and father. I grew up on Hope St. right across the street from where he was working. I have lived down in Pa for thirteen years and have come across Keith's name many times. He seems like a great guy.
Chris Fedden
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Keith was liked by all and fun to be around . May GOD bless you and comfort you in the days ahead.
Charlie & Jane Earnst
August 15, 2008
Life is a play
The world is a stage
Each man's an actor and each day a page,
Some lives are a drama
And some are cartoons
Most times the ending gets written too soon.
Rest in peace my friend
Amy (Harkness) Webster
August 15, 2008
To the whole Reynold's Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time of sorrow! He is now your guardian angel!! Keep the memories close!
Anne Short
August 15, 2008
Deb,
We are saddened and shocked to learn of Keith's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great bowler. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
vince mazzanti
August 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dan, Jen, Payton & Lainey Knapp
August 14, 2008
Debbie,
We are so shocked and so deeply sorry for your loss. It was just about a year ago that we meet you guys as our new neighbors. Keith was so friendly and a blast to be around. If you need anything please let us know.
Charlie Juliano
August 14, 2008
My sincere condolences to Keith's Family. He was a wonderful man and will be remembered as a kind and friendly person to everyone.
Cynthia (Phlegar) Cook
August 14, 2008
Deb, I am shocked! The last thing I expected to see in the paper was my cousins death!! Keith will be missed! I'm truly saddened by the news and if there is anything I can do to help out please let me know.
Christine Srock
August 14, 2008
God bless you Keith in your new heaven home. It was always nice to see you at tournaments and bowling with you.
My prayers are with your family.
jerry patchen
August 14, 2008
words can't express the shock this news brings.i will miss him also as he was one person i could truly lean on when i needed help.
g shellman
August 14, 2008
Deb, Sorry for your loss. Remembering our starting gate times at the races throughout PA were the best of times. And, his bowling was at good as it gets, Shell.
Rick Cashell
August 14, 2008
Deb, my deepest condolences. I will miss exchanging verbal barbs with Keith. The concern both of you showed for me when I was sick a couple of years ago was greatly appreciated. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Van Hees
August 14, 2008
Deb:
Our hearts go out to you at this time. I can't believe this has happened and we have lost our friend. Keith was a great guy and I, along with many others will miss him greatly. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me.
MIKE & MARCY LESSAR
August 14, 2008
WHAT A SHOCK,KEITH WAS LIKED BY ALL & WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THE PBA SR.BOWLERS
charles lynch
August 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Toshia Spence
August 14, 2008
Keith was a very respected and considerate man, i've never met a more polite person and our hearts go out to Debbie and the family.
Deb Grant
August 14, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Lori Burlingame
August 14, 2008
Deb - we were so shocked to here about Keith - you are in our thoughts and prayers. We loved him very much through the many, many years we have known him. He will be GREATLY missed!
Lori and Bill
Nancy
August 14, 2008
Keith was a wonderful man and a awesome bowler. He will be missed by many.
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