Margaret A. Reigle

Margaret A. Reigle, of East Shelby, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 24, 2025. 

Born on February 14, 1944 in Medina, she was the daughter of the late Walter W. and Ethel (Green) Scharlau. A lifelong resident of the area, Margaret attended Medina High School. On March 13, 1960 she married the love of her life, Gordon R. Reigle and together raised a family of three children. A homemaker for many years, Margaret also went on to work at Fisher Price Toys, where she dedicated many years of service before retiring in 1999. In addition to her home and work life, Margaret was an active member of the East Shelby Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. In her free time, Margaret enjoyed crafting and creating beautiful pieces of art. She found great joy and fulfillment in expressing her creativity through various handmade projects. Margaret leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Left to cherish Margaret’s memory is her husband of 65 years, Gordon Reigle, with whom she shared many years of love and companionship. She was a devoted mother to her three children, Lisa (Harvey) Reigle-Cohen, Linda Reigle-Brower (George Ferner), and David (Bonnie) Reigle. Margaret also had the joy of being a grandmother to five wonderful grandchildren, Joseph Brower (Timothy Blank), Jeni Brower, Erin (Dan) Page, Becky Reigle (Chris Potalivo) and John Reigle (Kerry Rice); and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three siblings, Walter (Barbara) Scharlau, Jean (Joel) Dingman and Shirley (Bill) Walters.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 from 4-7PM at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 11AM at the funeral home. The Rev. Kim Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Millville Cemetery in the spring. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY at www.alz.org/wny.