Arthur G. Ryman, Sr.

Arthur G. Ryman, Sr., 78, of Berwick passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Mifflin Township on January 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Ross G. and Dora M. (Eisenhower) Ryman. He was a graduate of Nescopeck High School and served in the 109th Division of the National Guard. He worked at Wise Potato Chips, Berwick for 17 years, and was a produce and dairy farmer. He owned Ryman’s produce stand for many years. Along with his wife, he also owned Ryman’s Inn, Nescopeck Township for 10 years.

Art was a hard-working man who enjoyed farming and living a simple life. He also liked hunting and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ryman in 2004; brothers, Luther and Paul Ryman; and brother-in-law, Ronald Benjamin.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Lisa K. Ryman, Nescopeck; son, Arthur G. Ryman, Jr, Nescopeck; and granddaughter, Alexandra P. Portelli, Nescopeck. He is also survived by brothers, Martin Ryman and wife Brenda, Slocum Township, Russell Ryman, Nescopeck, Carl Ryman, Nescopeck; sisters, Eleanor Franklin, and husband Dana, Huntington Mills, Evelyn Benjamin, Nescopeck; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Heller Funeral Home, LLC, Nescopeck, is assisting his family.

Online messages of comfort can be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com