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Joan Ryan Obituary
Oct 26, 2025 -
Beloved mother of Debra (late Brian) Parkot, Maureen (Mark) Weir, James Ryan and Carol (Timothy) Lucey. Loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 7. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother and survived by nieces and nephews, dear cousin of Karen (Ray) Cummings. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 4 - 8 pm at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc., 2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00 am in St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. On-line condolences may be made at DietrichFuneral Home.com. The courtesy of no flowers is appreciated. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital or Arthritis Foundation
Memories and Condolences
for Joan Ryan
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Beverly & Ron wisniewski
November 1, 2025
Dear Debbie and family My deepest sympathy to all She was a great loving Lady. Loved her family for sure and always included in all her family events etc the lake ,beach, boating , to the great grandchildren ball games and all the shenanigans . Fun times with Aunt Gerry REST IN PEACE JOAN . Bev
Jan and Dave Strout
October 29, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226
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