Jean Barbara Ryan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jean Barbara Ryan of Florence, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 26, 2025 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Vogt and Mayme Vogt (DeRoller); her former husband Thomas O'Brien; her husband Harry Ryan; her stepdaughter Sheila Long (Greg); and her siblings, Dorothy Mae, Anthony, Howard, George and Robert Vogt.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Jean Orfanos (George) of Long Island, NY, Susan Vlasic of Burlington, KY, Michael O'Brien (Victoria) of Albany, OR and Eileen Klenk (Mike) of Hamilton, OH; and her stepdaughter Lisa Ruiz (Raul) of Clarksville, TN. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Elizabeth's Hospice Foundation through their website, https://www.stelizabeth.com or by check to St. Elizabeth's Foundation 483 S. Loop Road Edgewood, KY 41017.
