Obituaries

Ryan Dennis Lanahan, U.S. Marine, of Abington

Lanahan was a LaSalle College High School graduate.

Ryan Dennis Lanahan, of Abington, died Saturday, Sept. 28, at his residence. He was 36. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Michael and Ria (née Lavencheck) Lanahan.

Lanahan was a LaSalle College High School graduate, Class of 1994. He also attended Temple University, where he played rugby and was named captain of the men’s rugby team. 

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After 9/11, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for four years; he was honorably discharged in October 2008 having attained the rank of Lance Corporal. He then attended Manor College, where he earned his associate’s degree. 

See the whole obituary at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home website here

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A viewing will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge; and also on Friday at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow Friday at 11 a.m. at St. James Church, 8320 Brookside Road, Elkins Park. 


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