Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Ryan Trefz Obituary
Ryan was the cherished son of Richard V. Trefz, III and Frances A. Cunningham- Trefz, and the beloved brother of Christopher R. Trefz. Ryan Michael was the adored grandson of Sheila (Grammy) and Richard (Pop-pop) Trefz, Jr. He will be lovingly remembered by his aunts and uncles, Catherine (Aunt Cack) Trefz, Barbara and Ken Place, and Tommy and Kim Cunningham, as well as his cousins, Jake, Kate, Melanie and Dan, and his great aunt and uncle, Nancy Hardesty and Richard Jones.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Frances J. Cunningham (Donterville).
Ryan graduated from Central Bucks West High School ('16) and was captain of the ice hockey team his senior year. He was a member and held various leadership positions with the Hatfield Ice Dogs and Plumstead Baseball. A rising senior at Temple University, Ryan was majoring in Risk Management and was a member of the Gamma Iota Sigma Risk Management Fraternity. Ryan was interning with AmWINS in Philadelphia and had accepted an offer for employment during his senior year.
Family, teammates and friends were everything to Ryan. As many have shared, he was a leader on and off the ice, but most importantly he was an incredible son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend and teammate. He made a positive impact on everyone he encountered. His smile and enthusiasm for life were contagious. Behind that beautiful smile there was a man of strength, focus and passion for everything he did. A man of few words, Ryan chose to lead by example. While he left us all too soon, he leaves behind a lifetime of memories filled with laughter and love.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 27 at Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home, 2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown, Pa. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, June 28 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, Pa. Interment will follow the Mass in Doylestown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, an offering in Ryan's name to the Temple Ice Hockey club (http://templeicehockey.com) would be appreciated.
Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home,
Doylestown
www.reedandsteinbach.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Trefz
Sponsored by Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home.
6 Entries
Kristina Marquez
June 30, 2019
So truly sorry for your loss.
Regina Dudo
June 29, 2019
I am so very, very sorry for this unimaginable loss. Ryan always spoke to me in the library at West and we talked ice hockey, as I do now with Chris. My son Chris was the Goalie at South (2008) and I so much enjoyed hearing about the games and his enthusiasm when he spoke. My husband and I went to a few of them. He was such an amazing young man and my heart breaks for all of you. My deepest sympathies to all. Regina Dudo
Adrienne Carson
June 28, 2019
Francie and Rich, I am so sorry for your incredible loss. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Jerry Rubas
June 28, 2019
I first met Ryan when my son Alex joined the Ice Dogs. What a year! The team made Nationals! I will always remember Ryan for being humble, respectful, and definitely a young man of few words. I will also be forever appreciative of the way Ryan welcomed Alex and made him feel like part of the team from day one. He was a great young man who will be missed. You truly have an Angel in heaven. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family always. God bless you Ryan, now you are the Captain of his team!
Missy Ottinger
June 27, 2019
Ryan was one hockey kid that I remember as a sweet one! I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of everyone and will pray for strength to you and all your family.
June 26, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Francie. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Lindia
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Ryan Trefz's name
Memorial Events
for Ryan Trefz
Jun
27
Viewing
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 2629
Funeral services provided by:
Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 2629
How to support Ryan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ryan Trefz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
