Dorothy Ryan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Ryan of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, who passed away on December 30, 2021 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Veitch and Hilda Bohrer Veitch; her husband James Ryan; her daughter Colleen Patricia; her son-in-law Tim Knapp; and her siblings, Jack Veitch and Patricia Kastelic.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Kathleen (Kelly), Kristen Ann, James Keenan, Kelly Knapp, Kristy Syrek (Rich) and Jim Ryan (Jerri); her grandchildren, Kelsey Knapp Roche (Sean), Lauren Knapp, Scott, Reiley, Aubrey Syrek and Ava Ryan; and her great grandchild Hunter Roche. She is also survived by her extended family and is survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to encourage everyone to wear masks.
As a reflection of Dorothy's kindness and caring, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Knead Community Cafe (http://www.kneadcommunitycafe.org) or Saint Margaret Mary's Food Pantry (https://smmlb.weshareonline.org).
