May Eleanor Rylander

May Eleanor Rylander obituary

May Eleanor Rylander

May Rylander Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tabone-Komorowski Funeral Home on Aug. 12, 2025.
MAY ELEANOR RYLANDER, Age 97, married to Ed Rylander for 66 years. Graduated from Brush High School in 1946 and The Ohio State University, College of Nursing in 1950. Avid quilter, founding member of the Holy Stitchers quilt group in Solon, Ohio. May loved to garden and had quite the "green thumb." She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and her life motto was Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who is my strength." Devoted mother of Karen Rylander-Davis (Richard); John (Jacqueline) and Leslie Rylander (Dennis Bacon). Loving grandmother of David (deceased); Daniel (Kathryn); Sarah and Stephen (Maddie) Rylander, Cassandra (Dan Nesson) and Adrian Bacon. Private services.

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