OBIT: David "Jerry" RYAN, 2004, native of Blair County, PA

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  DAVID "JERRY" RYAN, Age 75, of Harrisburg, PA, died Thursday, August 5, 
2004 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA.
  Mr. Ryan was a millwright with the Carpenter's and Joiner's Local #287 for 
30 years. He was a member of Colonial Park Community Baptist Church, where 
he served in many official capacities. He was responsible for helping 
complete many projects for the building's upkeep and was known in the 
church as the "Handy Man"  He served in the Army and spent 9 months on the 
battlefield during the Korean War.  He was awarded the Silver Star.
  He was born in Altoona on September 27, 1928 and graduated from the Altoona 
High School in 1946.  He was the son of the late Jesse A. and Margaret 
Figart Ryan.  Mr. Ryan was an avid rabbit hunter and was also a member of 
the NRA. He was a good friend and willingly helped everyone who needed his 
expertise.  Many friends and family often referred to Mr. Ryan as the 
"Rock" in their life.  He had additional hobbies which also included 
gardening, reading and building projects with his grandchildren.  He was a 
loving husband, father and grandfather.
  He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Deen) Ryan, whom he married on May 31, 
1959.  He is also survived by his daughter, Kellie Beth (Ryan) Fresolone 
and husband George of Wilmington, Delaware; son Kevin David Ryan and wife, 
Kelly of Harrisburg, PA; four grandchildren, Patrick, Aaron and Owen 
Fresolone and Libby Ryan; sister Dorothy Ross of Harrisburg; and brothers 
Ronald Ryan of Altoona and Theodore Ryan of Ohio.  He is also survived by 
nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Muri.
  Arrangements are being handled by Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 
Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, where the family will receive friends 
from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, August 9, 2004.  A Memorial Service will be at 
Community Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2004, with the 
Reverend Tim Munson officiating. A luncheon will be held in the church 
fellowship hall following the memorial service.  Interment will be prior to 
the memorial service at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA on 
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 10 a.m.
  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations may be 
made to the Colonial Park Community Baptist Church, 700 South Houcks Road, 
Harrisburg, PA 17109 or to the American Heart Association, 1517 Cedar Cliff 
Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.  (Picture was included)

The Patriot News, Harrisburg, PA, August 9, 2004