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RYAN CUMMINS Obituary
RYAN JAMES
Age 20, of Dormont, tragically, on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Loving son of James H. and Kathryn (Patsakis) Cummins; cherished brother of Ian Cummins; grandson of Jeanette Patsakis and the late Rev. Thomas and Madelyn Cummins of Pittsburgh, PA; nephew of Raymond (Sonja) Franz of Pittsburgh, PA, Thomas (Marilyn) Cummins of Richmond, CA, Marshall (Jane) Cummins of Mickleton, NJ; cousin of Andrew (Erin) Cummins of New York, NY, Daniel Cummins of New Orleans, LA, and Savannah Franz of Pittsburgh, PA; also survived by numerous loving extended family members and countless friends. Ryan graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in 2012, where he was active in the symphonic, jazz, and marching bands, and regularly volunteered at Asbury Heights. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he majored in Information Science. Ryan was a sweet, gentle person with a wonderful sense of humor. He was always patient, compassionate and encouraging to all around him and will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched. Ryan's favorite attire included jeans and a flannel shirt; therefore we encourage all attending the service to dress casually. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in his memory to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 29th Floor, NY, NY 10005, 1-888-333-2377, afsp.donordrive.com. A service will be held in the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Green Tree, Saturday morning, November 16, 2013 at 10 o'clock. Ryan's family will greet friends immediately following the service in the church. LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
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Ken & Jamie Berliner
December 1, 2013
Jim and Kathy,
We just found out about your loss. Words cannot express how sorry we are for you and your family. We are sending lots of thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Walters
November 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter too died of suicide on March 9th of this year. I really do know what your going through and what you are feeling. You are not alone. Please call someone and talk or join SOS survivers of suicide with Sue.
November 24, 2013
"But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away." Mark 16:4
No more stone weighing on this young man. He sits at the feet of the Lord where he prays for the peace of his mother and father and his entire family.
One day at a time. Peace to you. And much love. Hang in there.
Sherry F
November 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family are being lifted up to the Lord God.
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Richard Kuczinski Jr
November 16, 2013
Jim and Kathy, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family...I pray God comforts you at your time of sorrow
Denise Tunney
November 16, 2013
We are terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family will remain in our prayers.
The Tunney Family
Stephanie Van and family
November 16, 2013
James, Kathryn, Ian,
My heart goes out to you all at this terribly difficult time. My son grew up with Ryan as his friend, along with a circle of friends. "Cummins" (aka Ryan) was always referred to as the guy who cared about people.
May you be surrounded by love, cherish the memory of Ryan's earthly presence, and find peace, one day at a time.
Charles Tarasovic
November 16, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacy Zill and family
November 15, 2013
Ian, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Time may ease the pain but your heart and mind will hold the memories of Ryan's smile and laugh forever. God Bless You all!
Jane Sorcan
November 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ryan was a wonderful young man. I have fond memories of him at the canoe sojourn down Chartiers Creek.
Sue McAllister
November 15, 2013
With a very heavy heart, I extend my deepest sympathy to the Cummins family. May you find peace and comfort in the warm memories that you created together. I will always remember Ryan, especially from the early years when he was in my kindergarten class. What a special smile he had...contagious! What an inquisitive mind and a positive spirit with kindness towards all! May God's grace and the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Xueqin Gao
November 15, 2013
To Jim, Kathy and Ian,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son. God bless your family.
Sally Goff
November 15, 2013
My heart breaks for the loss you all are experiencing. I pray for Gods grace to comfort you and give you hope.
mary norcott
November 15, 2013
Praying for healing for Ryans family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Patricia Dupuis
November 15, 2013
My heart aches for Ryan's family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ellen MacPherson
November 15, 2013
Having taught Ryan at Dormont Elementary School,I came to know him as a precious, loving and very inquisitive child. What a loss for his family and for our community. I grieve with you.
Georgeine Joseph
November 15, 2013
When I saw Ryan's face and where to donate to I knew what happened...I live in Brookline and lost my son Michael at 24 years old , 16 years ago...it was suicide ,please contact me if you care to..I received great help from STAR program..you will never get over this without help,if you need please contact me I care..so sorry for your loss ..Georgeine Joseph
Wendy Charlton
November 15, 2013
May your dear Ryan rest in peace, and may you feel the presence of God while you grieve the loss of your precious son and brother.
November 14, 2013
To the Cummins family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Ryan. You will be in our thoughts & prayers in the days ahead.
Debbie & Gerry Neuhaus, Keystone Oaks Band Parents (2005-2010)
Greg and Sarah Wilson
November 14, 2013
May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Ostrowski
November 14, 2013
My heart is so heavy as I think about your loss - the world's loss. I was Ryan's teacher in middle school. He was such a joy to know. Whether in the hallway, in class, or outside of school at an event, Ryan always brightened my day with his smile and that constant twinkle in his eye. I'm sure heaven is a little more joyous having Ryan as one of God's special angels. Sending my condolences to family and friends through this tragic loss. God bless. Sending prayers for all of you.
Mary Zanic
November 14, 2013
Our love and sympathy to you my sweet Kathy and your family. Jeannette, I remember you with such fondness and feel so fortunate to have met and spent time with you, even though it was many years ago. We are thinking of you and sending our prayers. Anne Marie and I and our husbands now live in The Villages in Florida and often talk about the good and bad times we had together. Never forget how much we love you all.
Maria Breier
November 14, 2013
Ryan was a real good kid. Everyday in k.o he always had a smile on his face always made everyone around him smile and laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to ryans family during this difficult time in their lives, ryans memory will live on through his friends, family and the lives that touched. R.I.P ryan you will be forever missed
Nellie Shapiro
November 14, 2013
I remember when our boys were young. I was so thankful for Ian and Ryan. My son Anthony did not have a brother yet he embraced both Ian and Ryan as his own. I will never forget Ryan's smile as he never allowed me to see him frown. My favorite memory was when he and Hillary danced at my wedding! He had a way of making a already perfect day even that much better! I love you from earth to heaven Ryan! You will live in the hearts of all those whom you have touched!
Monica Brown
November 14, 2013
Jim, Kathy and Ian
My Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy to you
May God help you to find Comfort and Assist you through this most difficult time of your lives
Hillary Deleel
November 14, 2013
My heart aches for you Kathy, Jim, and Ian. I remember when I babysat Ryan. He was one of the sweetest guys I have known. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. May God help you all through this tough time.
November 14, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Killmer Family
Donna and Bob, Nancy, Cameron, & Kaylee
Michelle Hudock
November 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Ian and your family...I pray God comforts your grieving hearts during this very sad time.
Donna Kaufman
November 14, 2013
My heart aches for you all. With my deepest sympathy.
The Howard & Schad family
November 14, 2013
Our sincere condolences go to the Cummins family in this heartbreaking time of sorrow.
Anne Marie Vacca
November 14, 2013
To Kathy, Jim and Ian,
Unfortunately, distance kept us from really knowing each other but reports from Kathy let me know what a wonderful and sensitive young man Ryan was. He was a precious soul that brought so much joy to his family. My words cannot reflect the sadness I feel for all of you. May God bless and keep you all in his care.
November 14, 2013
Jeanette, Kathy & Jimmy, Ian,
We love, support, and pray for you as you carry this cross. May God bless you.
Sharon & family
Samantha Opferman
November 14, 2013
Ryan was a friend of my daughter, who was also in the KO marching band and graduated in 2012. Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are. Your family, and Ryan, are in our prayers. Our deepest condolences.
Castle Shannon Mom
audra hepner
November 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.. Hepner family
Gus Melis
November 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cummins family. Ryan and his brother Ian were the best neighbor kids for our mother Vickie. Ryan would do anything that our mother asked, shoveled snow, weeded yard, cut grass. He was a great young man and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy the Melis family Gus, George, Reed and of course our mother Vickie
November 14, 2013
My heart aches for you all. Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
~a Mother who has lost her son.
Jamie and Ed Quinlan
November 14, 2013
Our prayers are with the Cummin's family and Ray and Sonja. So sorry for your loss.
Lyndsay Kahle
November 14, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
ray franz
November 14, 2013
ryans light shall always shine brightly in our hearts.Love you forever,uncle ray,aunt Sonja and vannie.
Mary Norcott
November 14, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Ryan he was a friend of my daughter Rachel Brindle and our neighbor Jamie Mccabe. As a mom my heart breaks for your family at this very sad time. I just pray the good Lord comforts your family and all Ryans many many friends.
john and caryl semplice
November 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Ryan was a great kid and will be missed.
A Mom
November 14, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Know he is forever with you as an angel.
A Mom from Dormont
November 14, 2013
Prayers to all of you during this very difficult time.
November 14, 2013
To the parents of Ryan,
You don't know me, but I lost my son-also named Ryan James- the same way--on 2/10/13. He was 28 years old and was our only child.
I wish to extend to you my deepest and heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
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