Ruth M. Ryan

Ruth M. Ryan, age 96, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of Bernard L. Ryan, who passed away in 2008, and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William L. Medford and the late Emma Seelig Medford. She grew up in Swarthmore, PA and later moved to the farm on Valley Road in West Grove, PA. There she enjoyed the rural life, which included some hard work and a lot of driving delivering children to school and events.

She was a member of the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, the Seedlings Garden Club and a member of the Kennett Golf and Country Club since 1955. She enjoyed being an active member of the community.

Ruth is survived by one daughter, Joan Ryan Romick and her husband Brent of Yampa, CO; two sons, Michael L. Ryan and wife Melissa of West Grove, PA and Robert W. Ryan and his wife Susan of Hingham, MA; one brother, Dr. Willam L. Medford, Jr. of Wilmington, DE; predeceased by one sister, Joan Pontius; ten grandchildren, predeceased by one granddaughter and sixteen great grandchildren.

Ruth was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed traveling and being with family and friends. She always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Her family will never forget her chocolate cakes, freezing massive amounts of sweet corn and the lovely pies.

“Her memory is a treasure we will hold in our hearts” – The Family

Her service and burial will be held privately.

 In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Jenner’s Pond Residents’ Council Fund.

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