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James Mitchell "Mitch" Ryan

1957 - 2025

BORN

1957

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, Inc. - Hamburg

21 Pierce Avenue

Hamburg, New York

James Ryan Obituary

Ryan, James Mitchell "Mitch"

Feb 9, 1957 - Sep 6, 2025

68, of Hamburg, NY passed away unexpectedly. Beloved son of Linda (nee Moser) Ryan; dear brother of Randy (Valerie), Darryl (Patricia), Russell (Margaret) and Terry (Tina) Ryan; cherished uncle of Lindsay (Brad) Menza, Marla (Tom) Schultz, Kelsey (Brendon) McCarthy, Sean (Rachel) and Nick (Cassie) Ryan. He was predeceased by his father, James A. Ryan. James graduated from Hamburg High School" Class of 1975" where he participated in track and ran cross country. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. In his civilian life he worked as a meteorologist at Niagara Falls Air force Base, he enjoyed tracking the weather on a daily basis. James also was an avid Buffalo Bison, Sabres and Bills fan. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald m. Demmerley Funeral Home, 21 Pierce Ave., Hamburg, NY. Please share online condolences at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 14, 2025.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. James United Church of Christ

76 Main St., Hamburg, NY

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21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075

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