Thomas, Jr. W. "Tom" Ryan (Ryan)
February 28, 1922 - May 7, 2014
Thomas “Tom” W. Ryan Jr., 92, of Chambersburg died on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Menno Haven Nursing and Rehab. Center. Born on February 28, 1922 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late, Thomas W. and Bertha (Shatzley) Ryan. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, a charter member of The Air Force Association, a life member of the B.P.O.E. Elks # 600 and Charles Nitterhouse Post # 1599 V.F.W. Tom was also a past member of the American Legion Post # 373, AARP #1507 and social member of the Landis- McCleaf Detachment of the Marine Corp League. During WWII, he served with the 20th Air Force in the China, Burma, India Theater and in the Mariana Islands. Tom retired on January 2, 1987 after 34 years of service at T.B. Wood’s Sons Co. He is survived by nieces and a nephew. In addition to his parents, his wife, Diane (Oden) Ryan, a brother, Robert C. Ryan and a sister, Virginia Shade preceded him in death. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Lincoln Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Charles Nitterhouse Post # 1599 V.F.W. Arrangements are by the William F. Sellers Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to the MennoHaven Benevolent Fund, 2075 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas, Jr. W. "Tom" Ryan (Ryan), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Thomas “Tom” W. Ryan Jr., 92, of Chambersburg died on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Menno Haven Nursing and Rehab. Center. Born on February 28, 1922 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late, Thomas W. and Bertha (Shatzley) Ryan.... View Obituary & Service Information