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Ryan Schneese Obituary
AGE: 21 • Wilmington
Age 21, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 31, 2016.
Born in Abington, PA, Ryan is the son of Bethanne Schneese and was a 2013 graduate of A.I. DuPont High School. He was a member of the the Fraims Boys & Girls Club and West End Neighborhood House and was an honorary member of St. Ann's Renew Groups. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed all sports, especially basketball.
Ryan was predeceased by his grandfathers, George Schneese and Joseph M. Donahue. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Beth Anne Schneese of Georgetown, DE; his sister, Alexandria Schneese of Rehoboth Beach, De; his grandmother, Elizabeth Donahue of Dagsboro, DE; great aunts, Sallie Baird (Paul), who was also his guardian and Georgette Johnson (Brad), both of Wilmington and Jacqueline Rand of Hartsell, AL; uncles, George Schneese of Wideman, MI and Joe Donahue (Nell) of Magnolia, DE; and numerous beloved cousins.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Wednesday, April 6th after 1 PM and funeral services will begin at 2 PM at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive #101, Newark, DE 19713. Condolences may be made at MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913
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Alexandria
August 23, 2022
miss u everyday ry, love u big bro
Crash
May 26, 2016
I miss you Ry you will be with me forever.
Sandra Ford
April 6, 2016
Sally, Bob and Zach
So Sorry for your loss
Diane Stanley
April 6, 2016
Sallie....
Even though I am not able to stand with you today, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are a beautiful example of a Mother's unconditional strength and love for her child.
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Taylor Welsh
April 5, 2016
I love you, Ryan. I'm still in shock knowing that you're no longer with us, but I have incredible joy knowing that you "will walk and not grow weary, and run and never faint." Isaiah 40:31I can't wait to see you, again.♡
Nia Baise
April 5, 2016
I remembered when I was younger in me in Ryan use to play cops in robbers in we use to take turns playing in he brought the fake handcuffs.
Quaddie Williams
April 5, 2016
Ryan You'll Be Dearly Missed. You Were In The Hospital With Me Everyday Until I Left When I Had Sanai (Your God Daughter) I Know You Always Wanted Me To Bring Her Around But I Promise She Will Know Who You Were. I Love And Miss You
Your Friend And God Daughter Quaddie And Sanai
Nereida Gonzalez
April 5, 2016
Sallie and Bob, Zach, Drew my condolences to all the family. May God give you all strength. May Ryan rest in peace.
J Johnson
April 5, 2016
Ryan Was very loved and missed by all. It is a good thing that Gods word gives us a beautiful hope of seeing our loved ones again in a paradise earth, where such tragedies are non-existent. My condolences.
April 5, 2016
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Ryan.
We all loved Ryan at West End and always enjoyed his smile and sense of humor.
As his neighbor I have many fond memories of him romping up and down 7th street.
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. We will keep you in our thoughts
Paul Calistro
Nijae Moore
April 4, 2016
I don't even know what to you was my brother and I love you like you was blood and you was talking bout getting my name tatted before all this happen I just love you and I can't believe this is true just know you are forever in my heart and always rest easy
Keila L
April 4, 2016
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May you rest in peace Ryan.
Carmen and David Silva
April 3, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family, specially Ms. Sally. I am sadden to see that Ryan is gone. My prayers and thoughts for his eternal peace. Sally always remember the good memories of him. The many joyful times you had. You never gave up on him and did your best. Rest in peace Ryan.
Jennifer Needles
April 3, 2016
R.I.P Ryan, You will be missed.
Enizah Richardson
April 3, 2016
rest easy Ry
American Heart Association
April 3, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always
Yonna
April 3, 2016
Damn ain't know u that well but we was cool wish I had a chance to say goodbye rest in peace baby boy
Desiree Johnson
April 3, 2016
Wow it's hard to say goodbye. I can still see them blue eyes in that crib at Sally house. Ryan was loved and he knew it. Watching him grow up was nothing but the miraculous hand of God. He had a family that loved him but God love him more, that blue eyed baby will be greatly missed. Paul and Sally we love you and will keep you in prayer. From Desiree Latisha, Little Des, Phill, and Aaron down here in VA.
April 3, 2016
May Ryan rest in peace with his Grandfather Joe. Peace be with the Family , Barbra , Joe's first Wife
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