Josh Ryan

Joshua William Ryan, age 41, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born September 11, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late James and Lisa Hartless.

Josh attended Meadowdale High School. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching and supporting his kids wrestle and play football. Josh was also an avid Ohio State and Bengals fan. He enjoyed traveling to new places and trying new things, but his favorite place was the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Josh loved to sit on his back porch and watch and listen to the birds. He could talk your ear off and loved to surround himself with family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Josh is survived by his life partner, Lindsay Duvall; three sons, Curtis W. (Skye) Brown, Damion M. Ryan (Sophie), and Avery W. Ryan; granddaughter, Camden L. Brown; brothers, Austin Hartless and Tyler J. Hartless; friends, Jerry L. (Gabe) Niffenegger Jr., and Dan R. (Teresa) Chapman; best fur-friend, Zeus; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Sharon Ryan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459). Funeral service will begin at 7:00 pm.

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