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1936-2023
SALEM -- James E. Ryan Sr., 86, died Friday, July 21, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley in Youngstown, Ohio.
James was born Nov. 9, 1936, in Cameron, W.Va., the son of Robert and Harriett (Howard) Ryan.
James served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He served on the USS Iowa.
James was the owner of J.R. Heating and Cooling for 35 years, until his retirement in 2012. He was a member of Masons-Perry Lodge 185, Shriners, AMVETS, VFW in PA, Independant Hose Club and Western Reserve Motorcycle Club.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline Ryan of Salem; three sons, Stephen Ryan and his wife Trina of Conway, S.C., James Ryan Jr. and his wife Myrna of Ellenton, Fla., David Ryan and his wife Sherri of Plainview, Conn.; one daughter, Stacey Ekas of Salem; three grandchildren, Logan Ryan Host, Landon James Ryan, and Jennifer Adeline Shatzer and her husband Matthew; as well as one sister, Donna Jean Johnson of Glen Easton, W.Va.
Besides his parents Robert and Harriett Ryan, James was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Friends and family will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Stark Memorial.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Stark with the Rev. Jay Eastman officiating.
If unable to attend, join our complimentary "Hugs from Home" program at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
To view James's obituary, send condolences or order flowers, visit www.starkmemorial.com.
7/25/23