Nancy L. Ryan

CANFIELD – Nancy L. Ryan, passed away peacefully, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at the age of 91.

She was born March 27, 1934, in Cincinnati, a daughter of John Vincent TenBieg and the former Marie Gertrude Terwest.

Nancy graduated from Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati in 1952 and received her bachelor’s degree in art from Cardinal Stritch University in 1956.

Nancy dedicated many years as an office manager at Masters Painting and Sheeting.

Nancy was a pillar in her community at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown. Her passion for service was evident in the many roles she undertook, including serving as president of the altar guild and as a Eucharistic minister for the homebound. Nancy also found joy in organizing spaghetti dinners, funeral dinners and reverse raffles.

A talented artist at heart, Nancy expressed her creativity through ceramics and handmade cards. Friends and family were often delighted to receive her thoughtful birthday, Christmas and Valentine’s Day cards. Baking was another of Nancy’s loves; she frequently shared her delicious pies and cookies with those around her.

Nancy also found fulfillment in teaching CCD at St. Patrick Church and volunteering in the cafeteria at Holy Family. Her love for swimming led her to enjoy time at the Ursuline Mother House and, later, at the YMCA in Cincinnati.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Edward Ryan of Miami, Michael (Alana) Ryan of Summersville, South Carolina, and Daniel (Jill) Ryan of Toano, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Holly (Vic) Buente of Canfield; grandchildren, Maggie Ryan (Greg Osborn), Vincent (Nikki) Ryan and Makenzie Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Murphy Osborn and Callum Ryan.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo E. Ryan; son, Vincent James Ryan; brother, Jerome “Jerry” TenBieg; and sisters, Patricia Ann TenBieg and Joan Francis Schulte.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starrs Centre Drive.

Prayers will begin 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael Church in Canfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to Mount Notre Dame High School, 711 E Columbia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215.

Nancy’s family would like to express their gratitude to Holly and Vic for taking care of her over the past year.

Condolences may be sent to Nancy’s family by visiting www.higgins-reardon.com.

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