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Alma Louise RYAN

1921 - 2012

Alma Louise RYAN obituary, 1921-2012

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1921

DIED

2012

Alma RYAN Obituary

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Alma Louise Ryan entered eternal life on September 30, 2012, at the age of 90. Alma Louise Nardine was born on December 1, 1921 in Vincennes, IN to the late Raymond R. and Corinne (Dillon) Nardine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome A. Ryan, her son, Raymond (Dean) Ryan, and her granddaughter, Bettina Ryan. Alma, also known as Amy to many of her family and friends, graduated from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, in 1942, with a degree in drama and education. On June 6, 1945, Alma married Jerome A. Ryan; they enjoyed 66 years of marriage and were the very proud parents of 11 children. She was a longtime member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church, Hamilton, Garden and Travel Clubs of Hamilton, St. Mary's College Alumnae Association and its Cincinnati Chapter. Alma was a homemaker, taught high school, studied on the graduate level at Miami University, was a former clerk of courts of Butler County, an avid bridge player, a prolific reader and had a passion for politics. She was a "one-of-a-kind," sophisticated woman of the WWII generation with boundless energy, a love of life, a most generous heart, and was a great inspiration to her family and friends. Alma is survived by her children, Michael (Maggie) Ryan, Cincinnati; Mary Pat (Dewey) Poskon, Indianapolis, IN; Kathleen Ryan, Cincinnati; Amy Zettler, Fairfield; Martha Hern, Milford; Frances (Craig) Lindner, Cincinnati; Marjorie (Albert) Hulgrave, Bethesda, MD; Nancy (Malott) Nyhart, Cincinnati; Jerome A. Ryan Jr. (Christine), Jupiter, FL; and John (Patrice) Ryan, Cincinnati; a sister, Patricia Nardine, Hamilton, and a sister-in-law, Mary Baker, Susquehanna, PA. She is also survived by her 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will gather at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, 325 W. 8th St. Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, October 5, 2012 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. There will be a private Committal Service at the discretion of the family. Family will greet friends immediately after the mass in the back of church. Contributions can be made to the Lindner Center of Hope, 4075 Western Row Road, Mason, Ohio, and the Dean Ryan Scholarship at St Xavier High School, 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati. Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.browndawsonflick.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Oct. 3, 2012.
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Shannon Poskon-Nealy

Grandchild

May 14, 2019

We sure do miss you Grandmother.

Shannon Poskon-Nealy

Grandchild

January 29, 2019

When I was trying to reconnect with her son Dean, who was my best friend at Notre Dame, she was very kind and helpful to me, and we had a long conversation. I am so grateful for her thoughtfulness and her understanding of my friendship with Dean. I pray that she, her husband Jerry, and Dean, now have the joy of being sheltered in God's eternal love.

David L. Coulter

October 19, 2012

Blessings and prayers go out in honor of your great Mother (as you all called her). Our Fairbanks family shares in the great memories of D Street, New London, and St. Pete's. May she and Jerry, Dean and Tina, rest in peace.

Fr. Patrick Fairbanks SJ

October 16, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with Alma's family. I knew Alma and Jerry from my years at St. Peter in Chains in Hamilton and was deeply sorry to read of her passing. May she rest in peace.

Fr. Timothy Bunch

October 8, 2012

October 3, 2012

I had Mrs. Ryan as a teacher at Garfield. She was a great teacher and better person.

Tracy Trauthwein

October 3, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elmer Fackey/ The Kroger Co.(retired)

October 3, 2012

Dear Mike, Maggie, and the entire Ryan Clan,

We send you our deepest sympathy and love in honoring your incredibly special Mother. Amy Ryan was a woman of deep and abiding faith who lead her family by example with wit, and passion, and love beyond measure. Her loyalty was boundless, and her credo was God, Family, Country and Notre Dame. Amy, we will miss all the roadtrips and the adventures that we were privy to share with you, but our lives are richer because of your presence. Safe home, dear friend,
Nancy, Brian, & Teddy

October 2, 2012

Although I never had the pleasure of getting to know your mother personally, I heard many great stories of her over the years and enjoyed meeting her on several joyful occasions. What a presence and influence she was in all of your lives. She leaves quite a legacy! Love, hugs, and comfort to all of you and your extended families. Judy Woomer Keating

October 2, 2012

I have so many great memories of Alma from my childhood on. I could always count on her to give me a smile and encouragement. I will miss her dearly. Praying for your family at this time.

Carol Lindner

October 2, 2012

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