Ryan Michael Howey, age 18, of Sykesville passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 8, 2000, in Westminster, MD he was the son of Michael C. Howey and Stacey N. Hyle Howey of Sykesville. Ryan was a graduate of Liberty High School. He loved playing and watching football. He was a Washington Redskins fan. Ryan enjoyed fishing and spending time at Liberty Reservoir. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his sister. He attended Life Point Church, Reisterstown. Surviving in addition to his parents are sister, Makayla N. Howey of Sykesville; paternal grandparents: Peggy Carley and Christopher Carley both of Sykesville; maternal grandmother, Diana Hyle of Westminster; uncles and aunts: Christopher and Sam Carley of Sykesville and Terri and Mike Dotterer of Resiterstown and cousins: Nathan, Amelia, Nora and Rosalee. He is also survived by many many friends. He was predeceased by grandfather, Joseph "Poppy" Hyle who died in 2015. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 6, 2019, from 2 to 6pm at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. A celebration of Ryan's life will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 11am at Life Point Church, 1701 Emory Road, Reisterstown. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Jan. 4, 2019.

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Peggy Carley

January 6, 2025

It's been six long years without you, it seems like forever and yet it feels like yesterday. My heart still misses you so much. I guess it will always miss you, but I know it will never stop loving you.
That's will always be forever and Always. How very lucky I was to have you in my life, especially to be your grandmother. I was blessed so very much, never in a million years would I have expected this. I dreamed of meeting the girl you would marry. The child or children you would have had and being a part of your life until my life ended. This is not how it was supposed to be, at least that's what every parent or grandparent would have thought or wanted. You were a true inspiration to so many, we will forever be brokenhearted. I love you Forever and Always.❤❤❤❤❤

Peggy Carley

January 20, 2024

It's been 5 years that yiu have been gone baby, each and every day you are thought of. You were one of the kindest kids I ever met, it's so true. Heart of gold, if I can live up to half of what yiu were, then I did ok. My life has always been brighter having you in it, but I wish you could have stayed longer, I think we all would have learned so much more from you, ylYou taught me so much, I will forever be grateful to you for that, I loved you so much and that will never change. Forever and Always baby.

Tiffany

January 2, 2023

Ryan is thought of daily! His kindness and thoughtfulness will always live on.

Peggy Carley

December 31, 2022

I have to add another, although I could add a thousand, Ryan was about 4 at this time and we took a walk down my street, up and back it's about 3/4 of a mile, with a pretty big hill, when we got back to my house he fell on the ground and said he was never doing that again, I just laughed. I think he did as well. A simple memory but one I will never forget. To me he was perfect in every way and so very much loved.

Peggy Carley

December 31, 2022

I have so many wonderful memories of my beautiful grandson Ryan. When he was about 2 to 3 , we were sitting on my front porch, he maybe even me were eating a Popsicle and he looked over at me and said this was the best day if his life. He was so very aware of people's feeling or how to make them feel special, I will never ever forget that day, his love always shined, you couldn't miss it. I was truly blessed with the best grandson I could have ever hoped for. He left us all way to soon, but I thank God every single day for allowing me to be his grandmother, I just wished with all my heart it would have been so much longer. Forever and Always baby, you will never be forgotten.

Jane Giro

February 3, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Ryan's family. Please try to find some comfort in knowing that Ryan is no longer in pain. I know he was taken from this earth so young & that there will always be a large hole in your hearts. Nothing will ever fill that hole, but know that Heaven received a very Special Angel. He is looking down on his entire family and watching over all of you . Prayers, and love to all.

February 3, 2019

We are so sorry to see you go, but know that you are in heaven above. I know In my heart that Pop was there to take you by the hand and comfort you. We will always love you.

Debbie Keats and John Gordon

Gladys Howey

February 3, 2019

You will be. Missed for ever. Love ❤ love ❤ You for ever you took part of my heart with you.Love Me maw.

Cindy & Dave Cross

February 3, 2019

Praying for God's peace to carry you through the pain of losing Ryan, everyday for all the days to come. Wishing you memories that will make you smile and some that will make you cry but that none will ever fade. Hoping too that you are comforted by the knowledge that Ryan is safe in heaven and you will be with him again. In our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Samantha Carley

February 3, 2019

I hope you are at peace now and with your loved ones that have gone before you. We will never understand why youve been taken from us so soon. Im sure that you were called by God for a special reason. You will be missed not only by me, but by Norah and Rosie too. I wish that we all had more time together, but I know you are watching over us. We love you, Aunt Sam

John, Glaiza, and Jasmine Howey

February 3, 2019

Ryan you were truly an amazing young man! You had such a caring, selfless, warm heart! When I think of you it always makes me smile especially when I think of you giving a bit of the sarcasm I know you got from your Dad back to him. You always put other people's feelings ahead of your own and we can't help but wonder what great achievements you would have surely made if you had not been taken way too soon. We love you and you will ALWAYS be in our hearts.

Kim and George Cox

February 3, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Although Ryan is no longer with us he will live in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lots of love,
Kim and George Cox

Gerald & Kristen Ruehl

February 3, 2019

Ryan you will always be missed. You will always have a place in our hearts. R.I.P.

Sarah Amaya

February 2, 2019

Ryan you were the sweetest cousin . I wish we knew each other more and had more time in this world . But from what I knew of you was amazing . You were the strongest person I ever knew and I will always remember your strong beautiful smile . Your always going to be in my heart and I pray you and pop are together watching over all of us. Love you so much from all of us. ❤

Tiffany Zook

February 2, 2019

You fought so hard and were so brave. You are loved by so many. You will live forever in our hearts! We love you, Ryan.

Chris Carley

February 2, 2019

Ryan was such a kind and caring kid. He loved his family and friends and was compassionate to all. I know that he had a positive impact on everybody he met during his brief time in this world. I could not have asked for a better Nephew.
I will forever cherish the time we shared together
-Uncle Chris

Ashley Ruehl

February 2, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
We love you Ryan and you're truly loved and missed but many
Ashley Ruehl and Josh Stafford

Katrina Kuster

February 2, 2019

Ryan, you were my cousin. I wish we had more family functions so we could have more time together on this earth. Your spirit was so incredibly strong and touched the lives of many. I love you always.

Susan Starr

February 2, 2019

There are no words. I know and understand what you are feeling. Hold on to the memories.

Teresa Dennison

February 2, 2019

It was heart warming to see all of the people come to give support at all of the services for Ryan-evidence he made an impact on the lives of many. Prayers of strength to all who loved him and wishing everyone peace knowing that he is no longer suffering. XO

John Howey

February 2, 2019

Ryan was such a wonderful amazing caring kind hearted beautiful young man. Your smile as well as the sarcastic little grin you inherited from your father always made me happy when we were at family gatherings. I will forever miss your unforgettable personality and wonderful spirit.

Leah Offutt

February 2, 2019

Many thoughts and prayers for all of Ryans family as you navigate through the difficult times ahead. You will now have a special guardian angel watching over you. I hope he and my son, Jake, have found each other and become friends in heaven. Please feel free to reach out anytime for anything.

Joe and Leah Offutt
The Jake Offutt Foundation

I loved taking them to the beach.

Peggy Carley

February 2, 2019

We had so much fun, Best day ever.

Peggy Carley

February 2, 2019

Peggy Carley

February 2, 2019

It has been a little over a month that you have been gone, Every day you are missed so very much and there have been many tears shed from me and so many more, but I know you are with Our Lord and Savior and that gives me a little peace. I know he will take care of you. And when my time comes I will be so happy to see you again. I love you more then words could ever say. Forever and Always Baby

Peggy Carley

January 10, 2019

May God watch over you and keep you in his loving arms and his white light of peace and love.

Peggy Carley

January 10, 2019

What can I say, Ryan was the best grandson anyone would want. I was so blessed to have him in my life. He was kind, compassionate, loving, and so selfless. He was perfect in my eyes. His smile, his beautiful eyes. he was such a handsome boy (man ) he made my day every time I saw him even when I didn't he was on my mind. He always brought a smile to my face. I will never understand why God took him so soon. But all I can say To Michael , Stacey and Makayla is we were so blessed to have him in our lives. I wished it could have been much longer. There won't be one day that goes by that I won't think of him. He was loved so dearly from so many. Family, friends. He touched each and everyone of our lives. For that I Will be forever grateful but sad as well. I will miss him so very much and a piece of that beautiful puzzle will always be missing. Love you guy's and Ry Love you always and forever baby.

Peggy Carley

January 10, 2019

Where do I start, Ryan was the grandson anyone would love to have. He blessed my life every time I saw him even when I didn't see him he was always on my mind. His smile made me melted, His eyes were so beautiful. I loved everything about him. Kind, Compassionate, and so selfless he was such a good looking boy ( man ). I will never understand why God took him so soon. My heart breaks for my son and his family but is also breaks for my entire family we all love him so much. That beautiful piece of the puzzle will always be missing when we are together as a family. I will never be the same. All I can say to Michael , Stacey and Makayla we were lucky and blessed to have him in our lives even if was to short. We have him. I will be forever grateful for that.

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