Joanne K. Ryan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joanne K. Ryan of Altoona, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joanne left this world on December 27, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joanne K. Ryan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Joanne departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joanne may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joanne leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Haigh and Mary Haigh (Slick); and her husband Leroy Ryan. She is survived by: her children, Dawn Johnson of South Carolina, Michelle Nail of Altoona, Patricia Huffman of Ohio, Joan Robinson of Maryland and David Ryan of Altoona; and her sisters, Clara Basom and Jan Bierwith. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Santella Funeral Home (1106 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location.
