Rochelle M. Ryan, 80, of Niles, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at The Cleveland Clinic.
She was born May 21, 1943 in Warren the daughter of John Rizzi and Ann Guerra Rizzi.
Rochelle was a 1961 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed in The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts Office for 32 years as Deputy Clerk and eventually Chief Deputy Clerk. Many lawyers and Judges over the years relied on her expertise and experience as they navigated the court system. She was a lifelong Democrat and an active campaigner for many local,
statewide and Presidential candidates. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Niles, enjoyed cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events at Warren JFK, getting her hair and nails done, watching Ohio teams play on TV and Hallmark Movies, especially around Christmas time. She will be sadly missed by her two sons Allen Ryan Jr. of Howland and fmr. Congressman Tim Ryan and his wife Andrea of Dublin, Ohio, a sister Maria Prudhomme and her husband Les of Dallas, Texas and her nephews Dr. Michael Prudhomme of Virginia and Attorney Jeffrey Todd Prudhomme of Dallas. She treasured all of her grandchildren, Mason Gentile, Isabella Gentile, Nicholas Ryan, Dominic Ryan, Andrea Ryan, Antonio Ryan, and Brady Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Kimberlee Ryan.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 10am to 11:30AM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12noon Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, officiated by Fr. Ronald Nuzzi, preceded by a 11:30AM prayer service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
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