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Donovan Dreher Obituary
Fairport: January 8, 2010, suddenly at age 43. He is survived by his children, Hayden and Bobbie Steeprock; father, Robert (Dian) Dreher; mother, Vera Dreher; sister, Darby Dreher. Donovan was a Computer Security Supervisor for Bank of America in Rochester.
Services are being held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times in his memory. Arrangements by:
R. H. Keenan Funeral Home
223-4840 or 223-0094
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June 4, 2025
Hey Dad,
I know it’s been awhile, I know you won’t see this but maybe I feel deep down you will. I just wanted to let you know I miss you. I have three daughters now, Wynter, Aurelia, and Norah. The woman I’m with is really beautiful, she’s the love of my life, she has a awesome sense of humor. i always wished she met you, she would’ve loved who you are, I always talk about the fun times we had. I really wish they got the chance to meet you. I know they would’ve loved you, I never met any one else with your humor. I hope you are enjoying your next life. Just wanted to let you know, we’re all okay. We’re all safe, and thank you for looking over us. I miss you dad. I know we all do. I dream about you, and I’m know we will all see each other again.
your mother , vera
August 22, 2024
i woke up feeling so lost and sad . i cry every time i think of you. just thinking of august 22 1966 the day you were born. my heart is totally broken . im lost forever in my sorrow. i love you still as much as the first time i looked in your eyes. till i get to hold you again , pindot , i love you !!!!
vera dreher
May 26, 2024
thought of you all day . heard beautiful boy by john lennon. i miss you so.... still cry for you everytime i think of you till i see you you again pindot . i LOVE YOU !!
vera dreher
December 27, 2023
i miss you every day that i still breathe... i look forward to seeing you again Pindot....
Ling
August 22, 2023
Happy Birthday Donovan ~ :)
Ling
January 11, 2023
We miss you
Bill Hammer
January 11, 2022
Cheers to high school memories Donovan!
Ling
August 23, 2021
Happy Birthday~ :)
Bill Hammer
January 11, 2021
Always in my memories.
ling
January 8, 2021
thinking of you
August 25, 2020
Happy belated Birthday Donovan :)
August 23, 2019
Happy Birthday Donovan!
Desiree White
August 22, 2019
Happy Birthday Donovan! Love you and miss you lots. Someday we'll see each other and I'll give you a big hug! You'll be in my thoughts forever.
Christian Cordts
January 23, 2019
Miss you my friend!
January 7, 2019
thinking of you
September 27, 2018
Hey Donovan, I just ran a Berlin Marathon because of you. You were my inspiration!
Desiree White
August 22, 2018
Happy birthday Donovan. Still missing you just as much as ever. Wish we could celebrate your birthday. I love you and miss you dearly.
August 21, 2018
Hey Donovan, Happy Birthday to you! :)
Desiree White
January 8, 2018
Today is 8 years already. I miss you so much. Holidays just passed and I was thinking of you. I love you Donovan and hope I'll get to hold you in my arms some day. Love and miss you very much.
January 8, 2018
Hey Donovan, 8 years have passed already. We miss you still..
Desiree White
August 22, 2017
Happy Birthday Donovan. Wish you were here to celebtate. I miss you so much. You're always on my mind. Everyday something reminds me of you. I can't wait to see you again. I hope you're having a great day where you are. Love you and miss you.
August 21, 2017
hey, Happy Birthday to you :)
Desiree White
January 31, 2017
Hard to believe 7 years have passed already. I miss you just as much as ever. Not a day goes by that you're not in my thoughts. You will always hold a special place in my broken heart. All I hope for is that I'll be with you again some day. I'll love you forever Donovan.
January 8, 2017
Thinking of you, Donovan
January 10, 2016
hey, what are you doing up there?
Building a house, rowing a dragon boat, brewing beer? :)
I am thinking of you~
August 22, 2015
Happy Birthday! :)
January 8, 2015
5 years anniversary. Miss you still.
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas :)
love always
August 24, 2014
Happy belated birthday :)
July 20, 2014
thinking of you
Mark Mills
February 14, 2014
Well, this was a suprise. I was looking to find a few old Army friends and came across this.
I served a couple years with Donovan at Fort Drum before we both went on to bigger and better.
I am saddened to hear of his passing - he was far too dynamic an individual to have left us so soon.
My thoughts are with Donovan's family and friends.
"Regulars By God", old friend.
Desiree White
January 8, 2014
Where has the time gone Donovan? Today is already 3 yrs since you entered the spirit world. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Words can't express how mich I miss you. I know you're at peace where you are. Someday I will see you again and give you a big hug. I will love you forever. XOXOXO
January 1, 2014
happy new year
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August 3, 2013
Miss you
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Dinner at Don Pablo's 11/11/04
Christian Cordts
August 27, 2012
Berlin Marathon 9/28/03
Christian Cordts
August 27, 2012
C Square
August 25, 2012
Sorry to hear you passed away Donovan :( As well as ur grandfather Reginald :( May you find one another and be happy beside our Great Creator <3
June 26, 2012
miss you
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November 16, 2011
miss you
Christian
January 10, 2011
I think of you often my friend, I can't believe that a year has gone by. Again my deepest condolences to all who miss him and who like me, would love to have the chance to spend a little more time with a good friend.
Lori
January 8, 2011
Little things happen each day that remind me of you, it is these things in life that keep your memory alive.
Still thinking of you~
James Mercel
January 5, 2011
I just learned of Donavan's passing today. I hadn't seen him since he left Spencerport, but we had a lot of fun in Elementary School on into Jr. High. I'm sorry to hear he's gone & wish the best to his family, especially his children.
December 31, 2010
December 29, 2010
still thinking of you
tears still shed for you
wishing all these to be a nightmare wanting to wake up
how sweet
April 14, 2010
lone traveler, age of 7 , off to visit grandparents
April 14, 2010
April 9, 2010
thinking of you
darby dreher
April 9, 2010
In times of darkness and confusion, the light of your love will always guide me. Love "sister"
April 8, 2010
Paul Gilson
March 27, 2010
I just heard of Donovans passing. I am stunned. I first met Donovan in the very early 80's where 6 or 7 of us grew up and were best of friends in Spencerport. He was full of life, always wanting to have fun hiking through the woods, swimming in the canal, and creating a little mischief with the group we had. I have thought of him every day since last seeing him more than 25 years ago every time I drive past his old house in Spencerport. I always wanted to look him up and catch up on old times and to see what kind of man he turned out to be. I will miss him very much and I know he is living happily in Heaven right now. We will all get the chance to see our friend again one day.
God Bless you Donovan.
Paul Gilson
bb
March 27, 2010
Dear Dono,
Still can't quite swallow the fact that I can no longer see you. I miss you.
John Dreher
February 16, 2010
I will forever cherish the times we had together. Our summers on Shelter Island as kids, our grown lives as adults. Donovan and I were car enthusiasts and he loved his BMW like I love my Porsche. He was an inspiration to my technical precision and his dedication to perfection was impressive.
We had a lot of fun times and I will remember these forever. I have lost a very special cousin. Too short, too soon.
Sail on Dono,
Jono
Jean Sweet
February 6, 2010
I met Donovan in the late 90's when he was a boarder in my parent's house. He developed a relationship with my father, Ed Cadogan, playing cards, doing puzzles, watching movies and reading books of WW2 and eating Chinese. When Donovan left my father missed him so. Donovan came to visit about once a year. Then in 2008 I called Donovan let him know my father has cancer and is living in an assisted living facility. He immediately came to NY to see my father. During his visit with my father he asked if he could by my parents house when the time came. In December 2008 Donovan moved to Fairport and in the Spring of 2009 purchased the house. During the summer he did a lot of yard work to make room for his hop plants. He was proud of his plants and enjoyed making beer. He became part of our family.
Now he is in heaven with my father playing cards and doing puzzles with my father.
Donovan will be missed by all. My deepest condolences to his children and family.
Dan Foley
February 1, 2010
I just heard of Donovan's passing today and am deeply saddened. We were the best of friends in high school and I'll always fondly remember the many times Donovan and I spent afternoons together jumping into the Erie Canal off of bridges and locks.
E Joseph
January 28, 2010
My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and loved ones. I always looked forward to his macgyver like home improvement and race stories! As a teammate, he was pleasure to work with and truly will be missed!
Desi White
January 27, 2010
My Dearest Donovan,
Your passing has left a hole in my heart, one that can't be filled.
I Miss You So Much.
I am glad that you were my nephew and I got to spoil you so much.
You were the cutest little boy and you grew up to be a handsome young man. The memories you left me with are so priceless. I will never forget your laugh, your wit, and most of all, I will never forget u.
I know you are with all the people that you loved and you are happy.
I will try to find solace knowing that I will see you agin some day.
Love You & Miss You
Your Aunt,
John Chen
January 25, 2010
Donovan and I crossed path briefly in Dragon Boating. I truly enjoyed his company, in his passion of the sport and his humor. I will miss him.
Terry O'Neill
January 25, 2010
Donovan was first a colleague who later became a friend. At Xerox and Aventis we dealt with a lot of serious matters that seemed important then, but are very trivial now. Throughout he maintained a sense of humor and a matter-of-fact demeanor that helped us all keep the matters in proper perspective.
I consider myself lucky to have crossed paths with Donovan and will miss him a great deal. I will always remember him as my friend who left on Friday intending to buy a Hyundai and came back to work on Monday with a BMW. Classic D.
My deepest condolences to Donovan's family and his other friends who know how truly special he was.
Brooke Thompson
January 25, 2010
Deepest sympathies to all of Donovan's family and friends.
I have worked with Donovan for about a year at BAC – and he will be truly missed.
January 24, 2010
From my childhood I remember us playing with your cool trains at your house in Spencerport, hanging out at the camp and trying to hang out with you and my brother. Although our visits became few and far between as we grew I thought of you often. I will cherish all of the memories I have of you and may you rest in peace~
~Lori
Vera Dreher
January 23, 2010
Pindot, I'll love you forever...You were the sun in my Universe. Love, Mom
binsky
January 23, 2010
Donovinsky! I still cannot believe that you have gone. A piece of me has left with you. You were my closest friend. You were the male version of me. Why does it hurt so much that you're gone although knowing you have gone to a better place.
Jason Witty
January 23, 2010
Donovan was an amazing person. As an employee, he was simply outstanding. He always did what he said he would do and treated everyone around him with kindness and professionalism. Everyone he dealt with liked him. I will miss him deeply. My sincere sympathies to his family.
Tracy Green
January 20, 2010
Prayers & Sympathy go to the family & friends of Donovan Dreher. We all went to Spencerport school together. That special time spent with Donvan will always be remembered and cherished.
Mike Chan
January 20, 2010
Donovan made a deep and lasting impression on everyone he met: he was an open book, giving of himself freely to those around him. At work, he always inspired me to be better at what I do, and to enjoy it while doing it. He was a rarity among us, and will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and loved ones.
Johnny Lee
January 20, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family. I knew Donovan as a kind and generous person. It was an honor to work with him. He will be missed.
Pete Dawley
January 19, 2010
We shared each others life in brief encounters at Corvette speed events. He was the sterotypical eager to learn driver we all were when we discovered the world of driving at speed striving for that best run. He was like all of us, yet his own self. He will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Donovan.
John Rogers
January 19, 2010
I'm very sad to hear of Donovan's tragic passing. He was a kind man, and always was willing to help others. I will miss grabbing drinks with him after work. My condolences to your family.
Dave Pilot
January 19, 2010
Shock isn't the word for the impact of Donovan's passing. I don't know what is. He was one hell of a team player and a terrific asset in anything he took on. Lives lived in a manner worthy of respect are increasingly rare in these hectic modern times. Donovan led one nonetheless.
Chang Zeng
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Donovan. Of the many people I have come to know, I can say it was an honor to have met, known, worked, and been a teammate of his. He was a man with a big heart, quick witted, and would never quit anything. I am proud have known him. He will be missed.
Mark Prunier
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Donovan's children and family and friends.
He accomplished more in his short time here on this earth than people who live twice his age.
It was a pleasure and honor to have known him, he will be greatly missed.
Mike Chan
January 19, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Donovan. I only had brief encounters with Donovan at work, but the impressions were deep and lasting. He was an excellent worker: very dedicated and persuasive, but he also enjoyed life to the fullest. He always inspired me to be better at whatever I was doing, and to enjoy it. He will be sorely missed.
Dick Sison
January 19, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the family of Donovan, I have the pleasure to work with him on a few projects here at BAC and it brings me great sorrow and sadness to hear of his passing. Peace be with you.
Michael McGee
January 19, 2010
Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. I had the opportunity to work with Donovan on a couple of projects and he always seemed to find a way to brighten up any situation. We have lost a great, great person and he will be truly missed.
Bob Overhultz
January 19, 2010
My condolences to family and close friends of Donovan's. He worked for me when he first started an the Bank here in Charlotte and was a pleasure to be around. He was always looking for opportunities to help others. I can still hear his laugh, the stories about his cars and of late his squirrel pie and pelts he tanned. Donovan will be greatly missed by all that every had the pleasure of meeting him.
Aaron Olenik
January 19, 2010
My sincerest condolences to Donovan’s family. When I first started with Bank of America 5 years ago, Donovan sat two cubes down from me. We spoke daily and he was one of my earliest mentors in the security industry. Once we realized our common interest in sports cars, our conversation quickly found a new home. I was sad to see him move back to NY, but glad he was closer to family. Donovan, you will be missed my friend.
Angeles Cook
January 19, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Donovan's family and friends. Donovan always went above and beyond whenever you needed his help. He will truly be missed.
Ronald Koh
January 19, 2010
My deepest condolences to Donovan and his family. Although i don't know him personally, but he passed away at such a young age and that makes me cherish life even more. It really hurt deep inside to see someone just passed away suddenly. Rest in peace.
Myra Galloway
January 19, 2010
I worked with Donovan over the past five years. His intellect and integrity was a pleasure.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Donovan's family and friends. He will be truly missed.
Suseel Pachalla
January 19, 2010
My sincere condolences to Donovan's family and friends. I know Donovan for more than 5 years. We use to go out for lunch together and particuarly Indian Restaurant. He is always there to help others and telling those short stories which makes you really laugh. I truly miss him.
Scott Mitchell
January 19, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences. As a co-worker of Donovan’s for many years, I found him to be a very thoughtful, interesting and sincere individual as well as an inspiring co-worker. We will all miss him dearly.
Nick Rose
January 19, 2010
Deepest sympathies to all of Donovan's family and friends. Donovan was always bright and cheery and fun to be around. He will be deeply missed by his collegues at the Bank.
January 19, 2010
My sincere thoughts are with you all at this sorrowful time. As a co-worker of Donovan's, at Bank Of America, he was always willing to share his knowledge and his friendly demeanor made him approachable. He wil be soarly missed here at the Bank. My peaceful wishes to both Donovan and his loved ones. Ray Fontenault
Andi Coleman
January 19, 2010
My sincere sympathy to Donovan's family and friends. Donovan and I have worked together for more tha 5 years, but only in the last few years have we worked closely together. Donovan was always the person who could find the silver lining, or brighten up any discussion. He always had a story to add or a twist to a situtation that made the whole problem less burdensome. The world will be different without him.
Ron Stork
January 19, 2010
My condolences to Donovan's family and friends. He worked for me at Bank of America for the last year and I've worked with him for 5 years prior to that. Donovan was an interesting guy and I always enjoyed talking to him. He always had a story to tell: be it working on his cars, remodeling his house or growing hops to make beer. The world will be a less interesting place with his passing.
Bill Hammer
January 18, 2010
I got a call from T.J. yesterday, telling me to be aware.
It took a good long day to look and read.
Now my thoughts go back to where,
we all sat 'round and looked ahead.
Sony Walkman's, The Who at Rich Stadium, David Bowie, and don't forget electricity class!
Christian Cordts
January 18, 2010
Dear friends and family, Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences. I can't believe he is gone, I have a few pics of Donovan on my facebook page and you all are welcome to contact me.
His passions.
Christian Cordts
January 18, 2010
Donovan, I can't believe you are gone, we still had many plans. You are going to be missed by more than you could imagine. See you again some day buddy.
January 18, 2010
Donovan was a great person I met at Aventis Pharm. in NJ. Brilliant computer security specialist, Army Ranger, marathoner, & lover of fast cars. A true good guy who had the "big picture". You will be missed, Tom D.
January 18, 2010
May you rest in peace, Donovan. I remember your smiling face through high school, and the fact that you were one of the few who was always true to yourself. Peace. Stacy DeCarlo-Avangelista
Mike Fitzpatrick
January 18, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Donovan. He was friend while he was here in Charlotte. Tried to call him when I was in Fairport in September last year.
My sympathy to his children, mother, father and sister. He talked about you often and had a great love for each of you.
We know he is in a better place but it hard for us to understand. May he rest in peace.
Ling
January 17, 2010
Dono B,
I miss you dearly. I know that you are at a better place. We will meet again in heaven.
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