Joan A. Ryan (nee Hoak), passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Debra (the late Brian) Parkot, Maureen (Mark) Weir, James Ryan and Carol (Timothy) Lucey. Loving grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 7 . Joan is predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother and survived by nieces and nephews. She was the dear cousin of Karen (Ray) Cummings. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. 2480 Kensington Avenue Amherst, New York 14226. Joan’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Leo the Great Church 885 Sweet Home Road Amherst, NY 14226. The family has requested the courtesy of no flowers. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the American Arthritis Foundation, arthritis.org or St. Jude’s Hospital at st.jude-give.org. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
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To all of the family, I’m so Sorry for your loss. You lost a remarkable woman, but the heavens have gained a beautiful angel.
Love you Aunt Joan, rest in peace
Heartfelt condolences to the Ryan family! May your beautiful memories bring you some comfort during this very difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about Joan what a beautiful woman inside and out . I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to care for her . She was one in a million!