Lawrence William Ryan, loving father and brother

SALAMANCA — Lawrence W. Ryan, of 451 Broad St., passed away Sunday (June 8, 2025).

Larry was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Olean, and was the son of George “Gunner” and Mary Elizabeth Reilly Ryan. On May 5, 1986, in Olean, he married Mary A. Willard, who survives.

Larry was a 1952 graduate of Olean High School. He served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 29, 1952 to Oct. 28, 1955. Larry was very athletic and even played baseball and football for the Korean National Teams as well as boxed during his time in the army.

He worked as a roofer for a number of places including Peterson and Mazza roofing. He later went to work for Olean Union Sales until he retired in the late 1980s or early 90s.

He enjoyed fishing, music, playing drums and singing, where he sang in barber shops.

Larry is survived by his five children, Jerimiah J. Willard-Ryan, Daniel P. Ryan, Michael G. McNamara, Brittany J. Ryan and Cody M. Ryan, all of Olean; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Ronald M. (Rita) Williams of Allegany, James (Erma) Renwick of Round Rock, Texas and Susan (Francis) LeBerth of Rochester.

Larry was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Thomas.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today (June 12, 2025) at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, beginning with full military honors accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his brother, Ronald Ryan, at 23 Elm St., Allegany, NY 14706, to help with cemetery and burial expenses.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St.

Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.