Richard Bell Obituary

We announce the death of Richard Bell of Circleville, New York, who passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 69. Richard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Richard Bell; his stepfather Edward Kreis Jr.; and his nephew Francis Falanga. He is survived by: his mother Irene Griffin Kreis; his siblings, Kevin (Paula) of Middleburg, FL, Darla (James) of Deltona, FL, Merily of New Lebanon, NY, Jeffrey (Lisa) of Fallsburg, NY and Kris Kreis (Rachel); and his nieces and nephews, Grace (Anthony), Gina (Anthony), Cara (James), Rose (Dylan), Autumn, Mya, Nicole (Zach), Joseph, Frank and Cody.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Walden Humane Society (https://waldenhumane.org), 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden, NY 12586 or Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Home - Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com) or Mail check to The Dollywood Foundation, C/O Finance Department, 111 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Sevierville, TN 37862.