Rita C. Ryan

Rita C. Ryan, 81, of Huntington, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Monsignor Lawrence Luciana will celebrate the Funeral Liturgy on Friday at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment will be at Woodmere Memorial Park. Rita was born on July 30, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, IN. the daughter of the late Timothy Corbett and Estelle Nuck Corbett Roberts. In addition to her parents, her son preceded her in death, Michael P. Ryan. Rita was an RN, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of Birthright of Huntington. Her husband of 59 years Michael S. Ryan survives her. Additional survivors include five daughters and sons in law: Sharon and Arch Phlegar, Rita and Joe Johnston, Bridget and Larry Watson, Patty and Steve Freeman and Colleen Ryan, one daughter in law: Peggy Ryan; eleven grand children: Ryan and Kaitlin Phlegar, Corey, Mallory and Zack Johnston, Lawrence, Michael and Christopher Watson, Jacob, Matt and Maggie Freeman; one Brother: Patrick J. Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. The wake service will be at 5:15 pm Thursday. Contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Grade School Building Fund, 520 13th Street, Huntington, WV 25701. Condolences may be made at www.timeformemory.com/reger.