 RYAN, LEO D. Age 94, passed away from natural causes on April 14, 2014 at home surrounded by family. He was born February 18, 1920 in Lock Haven Pennsylvania, seventh of twelve children to Harry J. and Lynetta (Beck) Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harry J. Jr., William, Charles, E. Anthony, Joseph and A. Mark, sisters Eva Mae, Caroline, Rose, Kathleen and Marguerite. Leo married Kathleen L. Nichols, who survives him, on March 20, 1943. They recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. They have two sons, David B. and Joseph A. who also survive. Additionally, he is survived by by numerous nieces and nephews. Leo served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He worked for Piper Aircraft Company of Lock Haven, PA, prior to his service. He graduated from Lock Haven State Teachers College with a Bachelors Degree in Education. He moved his family to Albuquerque in 1956 and worked on the Sandia Base as a Security Specialist for the Defense Atomic Support Agency and later the Defense Nuclear Agency until his retirement. Leo enjoyed his hobbies of photography and cassette tape correspondence with people across the country and around the world. He loved traveling, especially to Laughlin, NV where the Colorado River reminded him of his beloved Susquehanna. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, April 21st at 1:30pm.
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