Noah Martin Ryan

This obituary was curated by his oldest daughter,
in a necessary but impossible effort on behalf of all the Ryan children:

Noah Martin Ryan, our father, spent the last of his days tremendously happy, healthy, and strong. His abrupt and unexpected passing at 57 years young, on April 2nd, 2026, has and will forever be the most unbelievable shock and the hardest trial we will ever have to find a way to navigate.

Born September 30th, 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, our dad spent his life becoming the remarkable man he was larger than life in both presence and spirit. He was built like the theoretical love child of a linebacker and a pro-wrestler and that big chest contained an even larger heart that showed through his consistent actions of kindness, moral strength, humor and ability to make anyone feel heard, worthy, and loved. He possessed the impeccable ability of knowing exactly what you needed without ever having to ask, giving those he valued in his life the comfort of knowing there was at least one person that would always show up. Our dad was authentic in everything he said and did, no matter the situation or audience. He knew himself and made sure to learn from every day, constantly giving you nothing less than the best version of himself all the time. These qualities and so much more, made him an invaluable person in the lives of everyone he knew.

He will be remembered as a father above all else we are so lucky to be able to say, without any doubt, that our dad devoted his life to us. He worked so hard to give his us anything we could’ve asked for and gave us even more. (He literally could not help but spoil each one of us.) He was enthusiastic and dedicated to prioritizing time for usshowing up for any event, game, practice, graduation, ceremony, or dance. He took great pride and immense joy in making his home a safe and fun place for us and our friends to hang out at throughout the years, hosting campfires and making sure everyone was getting plenty of protein by grilling enough chicken for a small army while they were over. It was very evident that his love of being a father went beyond his own blood.

Our dad valued above all else spending time at home surrounded by people he loved playing his music, watching movies and football games, working out in his garage gym that he spent years building up, cooking dinner for us and always having a sweet treat around. His lifelong passions were weightlifting, fitness, and getting his arms as big as he possibly could. He was genuinely the healthiest and strongest person any of us has ever known. He also loved engaging his mind by reading and watching documentaries about theology and history. He adored and spoke to his dogs like humans, would tell them where he was going and when he was coming back, and loved nothing more than sitting on the back deck with a beer, watching them run around the yard and play while he had something on the grill. His “soul dog”, Wybie, will especially miss him.

This obituary is just a small number of words I could say about my father, I wrote it on behalf of my siblings and everyone he loved. He had an unlimited number of stories we loved to listen to, and I had to make sure his was told right. He had limitless presence, energy and character I could and may spend the rest of my life trying to write about him but the most important thing we will all be doing is living for him in a way that honors him and the way he raised us. We are insurmountably grateful to have a father like him to make proud for the rest of our lives.

He is survived by daughters, Bailey Ryan & Lexi Ryan; son, Maximus Ryan; daughter, Elise Vuiller; his dogs: Gallagher, Wybie, Rosie and Star; Loving partner, Nicole Arajakis; His son and Elise’s mother, Anna Ryan; His daughters’ mother, Janel Rightmire; and his lifelong best friend, our “Uncle”, Michael Freeland.

In lieu of donations or flowers, all we ask is that you attend Maximus’s football games in the following years to support him and support his future endeavors in any way you possibly can. We have no doubt that our father will be at every game and every practice watching over him in spirit, but we’d love nothing more than to hear you all cheering on Max in the stands in his honor. This would be invaluable to us.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, from 5 -7pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Where funeral services for Noah will be held at 7:00 pm.

Afterwards I’ll be hosting family and our closest friends at my home, for this, we’d like to ask that you come dressed in “Noah Fashion” wear your favorite jersey or gym outfit to honor his passions and lifestyle. And don’t forget your “do-rag”.

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