Mar 27, 2018

Dorcia Lee Yukevich Ryan, 67, of Burgettstown, Hanover Township, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Monday evening, March 26, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 15, 1950, a daughter of Carmelita Lee Gaines Yukevich of Eldersville and the late Vincent William Yukevich Jr.

A graduate of Union High School in Burgettstown, she also completed training to become a paramedic and beautician. She had a 30-plus year career as a paramedic with Northwest Ambulance Service, Burgettstown, and retired from Washington Ambulance and Chair Service.

Mrs. Ryan was an active and faithful member of Open Door Baptist Church, Colliers, W.Va., where she was head of the fellowship hall. She was also a member of Jefferson Township Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

She enjoyed going to Tappan Lake with her family and was a dedicated caregiver to anyone in need.

Her beloved husband, Randolph Paul Ryan, whom she married August 16, 1969, survives.

Left to cherish her memory, in addition to her mother and husband, are two sons, Nolan Paul Ryan and companion Rebecca Sparks of Burgettstown and Eric Ryan and wife Christina of Eldersville; her abundantly loved grandson, Austin Ryan; a sister, Rinda Riggs and husband Richard of Eldersville; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Deceased, in addition to her father, are a brother, Vincent William Yukevich III; and her father- and mother-in-law, Ralph and Joan Ryan.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Open Door Baptist Church, 3432 Eldersville Road, Colliers, WV 26035, with Pastor Larry Garrison officiating. Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to the church social hall for a dessert social.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Open Door Baptist Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lee and Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021.