Ryan A. Glass, age 37, of Homeworth, died at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born March 21, 1971 to Richard R. Glass and Susan M. (Buehler) Kinser.
A 1989 graduate of Marlington High School, Ryan was formerly employed by Northern Buckeye Landscaping in Hudson. He enjoyed the outdoors.
Survivors include his mother, Susan (Jim) Kinser of Homeworth; his father, Richard (Marsha) Glass of Louisville; son, Tristan P. Glass of Baker, MT; two brothers, Bryce Glass of Homeworth; and Greg (Tonia) Glass of Beach, ND; one step-sister, Tracey (Jim) Royer of Maximo; four step-brothers, Mark (Lisa) Shafer of Louisville, Matt Shafer of Canton, Troy (Debbie Baylor) Kinser of Homeworth and Tyler (Jenni Jo) Kinser of Alliance; maternal grandfather, Elmer Buehler of Alliance; step-paternal grandmother, Doris Weaver of Louisville; three nieces, Katelyn, Ashley and Grace; three nephews, Wyatt, Tyler and Jeffery; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Paul and Hazel Glass; maternal grandmother, Marjorie Buehler and paternal step-grandfather, Floyd Nelson.
A private memorial service will be held Thursday January 15, 2009 at First Immanuel United Church of Christ with Pastor Neal Mann officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Alliance, Ohio 44601, or to the Mt. Union College, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601.