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Rhoda RYAN Obituary
1951-2021
Rhoda (Gaffin) Ryan, of Gahanna, OH, passed away on April 8, 2021, from complications due to cancer. She is survived by her husband on 46 years Terry Ryan, children Melanie Ryan (Tony Sherer) and Sara (Robert) Ryan Lawrence, and grandchildren Jackson and Marc Lawrence. Rhoda is also survived by her
sister Harriet (Michael) Massimini of Cincinnati, OH, along with nephews, nieces and many cousins. Born on January 2, 1951, to Lena (Dworkin) and Max Gaffin in Dayton, OH,
Rhoda grew up in the Dayton area and attended Trotwood Madison High School. She went on to attend The Ohio State University, where she earned a B.S. in Home Economics. Rhoda taught for over 30 years with the Franklin County Board of DD as an early childhood educator at the Johnstown Rd. ECE. She found great joy being involved in her children's and grandchildren's activities. An avid OSU Buckeye fan, Rhoda and
Terry spent the last several years attending OSU home football games and traveling to bowl games. A private service will be held in Dayton at the Beth Abraham Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society.
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Bj Sparks
April 13, 2021
What a loss to the world. She was so fun and I loved all our time together at Gahanna pool. Love to you all and praying for your family.
Sharon Bloom
April 12, 2021
I will always remember Rhoda with a smile. Although the years passed I held her as a baby and stayed from time to time (when I was in Dayton) with her parents. Max and Lena were my 1st cousins ---Max by marriage to Lena. How very sorry I was to learn of her leaving her family. I know how much they will miss her. Cousin Sharon
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