Todd M. Taylor, 56, a longtime resident of Eldred, PA
Todd M. Taylor “devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother”
ELDRED, PA—Todd M. Taylor, 56, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, after injuries sustained in a lawn mower accident at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Born on Friday, June 19, 1970 in Wellsville, NY, he was a son of Melford R. Jr. and Barbara L. Wood Taylor. On May 31, 2013 in Bolivar, NY, married Bonita Dagapioso Gaamil, who survives.
Todd attended Bolivar Richburg High School in Bolivar, NY and later earned his GED.
Todd, along with his wife Bonita, owned and operated Taylor Tile Service in Eldred. They also owned and operated, Kettlelishes Kettlecorn in Eldred, where they also served lemonade and made cotton candy in a variety of flavors. He had previously been employed as a welder for Fleetwood Motor Homes in the State of Indiana and by the former Dresser Rand in Wellsville, NY. While living in Florida, Todd was employed by several convenience stores and by a tree service company
He was a member of Bolivar (NY) Fire Department where he had served as an EMT. He loved to watch movies, having a huge DVD collection. He loved to attend auctions and estate sales, always looking for bargains. He was an avid sportsman, loving hunting, trapping, and especially fishing with his wife and children. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His last act of kindness was to be an organ and tissue donor, so others may have a chance to live. Todd’s greatest love was spending time with his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bonita; his five children, Brianna (Christopher) Brewer of Portville, NY, Joshua Taylor of Colorado, Ashley Taylor of Wisconsin, and Nathen Taylor and Marybeth Taylor, both at home; seven grandchildren, Alice, Ruby, Emma, Eric, Atticus, Zayne, and Kingston; a brother, Rick Taylor of Allegany, NY; five nieces and nephews, Jesse, Michael, Christopher, Krystal, and Danyiel; his stepmother, Deb Taylor of South Bolivar, NY; an uncle, Gary (Connie) Taylor of Little Genesee, NY; his family in the Philippines; and many cousins.
In addition to his parents, Todd was predeceased by a brother, Danny Taylor.
A celebration of Todd’s life will be held on a date and place to be announced.
Todd’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Todd, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.