Melvin Ryan Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Ryan Jr. of Sidney, Ohio, who passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Ryan and Minnetta Ryan (Phillipi); and his siblings, Bill Ryan (Whitney), Judy Anderson and Mary Fries.
He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Edwards; his children, Shonda Jackson (Dave) of Florida, Rick Ryan (Sheri), Tammie Skikus (Jim), Lenna Boggs (Rick), Greg Ryan (Nancy), Wava Young (Frank), David Ryan (Rhonda) of Arkansas, Gigi Stager (Ray) of Alabama, Kevin Ryan (Maurya), Brent Ryan (Sandy) and Kent Ryan; his sister Nancy Huges; and his family, Melvin and Piqua. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.
