William "Bill" J. Ryan's Obituary
William "Bill" J. Ryan, 84, of South Park, was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 27, 2023.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Loretta J. (Senanis) Ryan. Loving father of Shawn (Stacey) Ryan, Cheryl (Jeffrey) Greer, and William (Dawn) Ryan. Cherished Pappy of Lauren (Alex) Kane, Jeffrey Greer, Allison (Harrison) Everley, Megan Ryan, Katelyn Ryan, Kira Greer, Will Ryan, Shawn Ryan, Erin Ryan and Ashlyn Ryan. Bill is also survived by cherished in-laws, Dolores Senanis, Dorothy (Thomas) O'Sullivan and the late Lorraine (Dennis) Homer; as well as many nieces and dear friends.
He was the son of the late Dr. William Edward (Flora Biernisser) King and the adopted son of the late John "Jack" Ryan.
Bill's family and friends remember him as an avid NASCAR fan, coach of youth sports - baseball and softball, Scout Leader, and proud husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, and brother-in-law.
Family and friends are welcomed on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 2 to 8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10 am at Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Germaine Church, 7003 Baptist Road, Bethel Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Bill to Community Human Services (CHS) at www.chscorp.org or to Special Olympics Pennsylvania at https://specialolympicspa.org/
Online condolences may be shared at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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