Richard B. ‘Lurch’ Black

ALLEGANY — Richard “Lurch” Black, of Church Road, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.

Richard was born May 16, 1944, in Dunbar, Pa., and was the son of Ray and Ellen Kirby Black.

Richard graduated from Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls in 1961. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1963 and served in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged in 1967.

Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycles. He enjoyed laughing, joking and lunch with “the boys.” He is a retired member of Animals MC and a lifelong supporter of the Outlaws MC for over 50 years.

He was a member of Harvest Field Ministries and lovingly known as the head of security.

Richard is survived by his five children, Jeanette Zaragoza, Rick Black, Karin (Gerry) Molnar, Mark (Robyn) Bordonaro and Porsche (Tom) Travis; as well as his siblings, Leanne (Ron) Ferry and Linda Black. He is also survived by many grandchildren’ great-grandchildren; several nieces; and two grandcats.

Richard was predeceased by his parents; a son, Jason Black; two sisters, Betty Black and Robin Black Summers; and a grandcat, Teemo.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the Allegany American Legion, 4350 Route 417. The Rev. Douglas E. Travis will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harvest Field Ministries Soup Kitchen in his honor, 408 W. State St.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.