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Leon Ryerson Obituary
Leon "Lee" Ryerson passed away on August 3, 2021 in Hilltown Township, PA. He was born on March 9, 1952 in Cortland, NY.
Lee served for 31 years with the NYS Department of Corrections and retired as a Lieutenant in 2007. During this time he worked in several facilities around the state where he had many co-workers and made many friends.
Lee lost his oldest daughter Dedra "Dee Dee" Ryerson 1990, and in 1997 opened up "Dee Dee's" Ice Cream shop to honor her and support many young people with summer jobs.
In 2016 he purchased and co-owned the local Subway sandwich store with his wife Nancy Ryerson.
Lee enjoyed spending time with his children, Christina, Leon, and Joshua and their families. Lee had many hobbies including hunting and fishing with his family and friends, traveling and enjoying car shows, and he was always in search of another great pirate item.
Lee spent his life helping others, supporting local churches, youth groups and sharing his love of the Lord. In addition he is survived by: Partner Dixie Prince, Daughter, Christina Ryerson and her son Christopher Rapp, Son, Leon Ryerson III, Son, Joshua (Emily) Ryerson and their children Faye, Grace and Logan Ryerson. Sisters: Shelly Kanalley, Bonnie Johnson, Nancy (Duane) Niswender, Holly (Mark) Tasber, Brothers: Robert (Corrine) Johnson, William "Bill" Ryerson, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and loved ones.
He was predeceased by his daughter Dee Dee Ryerson, parents Leon "Rod" and Virginia Ryerson, brothers Philip "PJ" Ryerson, David Morgan and Charles Johnson, his biological mother Bessie Magee.
The family will receive guests from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Ave, Groton NY. A funeral service for family and close friends will be held at 11:00am on Thursday August 12, 2021 in the Christ United Methodist Church,
36 Church St. Moravia, NY 13118. Burial with honors will follow the service at Glenwood Cemetery in Homer, NY.
Due to the current COVID conditions it is recommended to wear masks indoors.
In lieu of flowers, donations benefitting the Dedra Ryerson Memorial Scholarship Fund, may be sent to Southern Cayuga Central Schools 2384 Route 34B, Aurora, NY 13026
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Charles Marshall
February 14, 2023
I met Lee when he made Sergeant at Southport. I enjoyed working with and talking to Lee. Just a nice guy.
Doug Church
August 17, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Lee's passing, a good man gone to soon. Great co-worker and supervisor, worked with him at Cayuga CF. May you RIP
Pamela wagner
August 16, 2021
Lee was a inspiration to many and a great father and grandfather. His legacy will live on through his family and lives he touched. Lee may you RIP you will be missed always
Charles Marshall
August 11, 2021
I had the privilege of meeting and working with Lee when he made Sergeant at Southport C.F. He was a great guy and friend. Somewhere along the line we both became Lts and friends on FaceBook. He´s now in the arms of our Lord. May that fact comfort his family that morn his passing.
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Syl (Badman)Oliver
August 9, 2021
I´m so very sorry for your lost Lee was my 1970 classmate and I just saw on Facebook
Prayers are with you All not just today but All days
Jill Grobelny
August 9, 2021
I was very sad to have heard about the passing of Lee Ryerson, I will always think of Lee especially every time I go to Dee Dee´s & Subway Lee´s now in heaven looking down on his loved was & telling Uncle Rod & Aunt Ginny what a great life he´s had
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