Edward W. Ryan III

On March 26, 1977, he married Julia J. Williams at the Washington, D.C. Temple in Kensington, Md.

In addition to his wife, Julia, he is survived by a daughter, Julianna Kekel in Louisa County, Va.

He was preceded in death by a son, Edward W. Ryan IV; a daughter, Bessie Ryan; and a brother, Reynold A. Ryan.

Edward graduated from the Baltimore City Police Academy. He retired as a Maryland state police officer. He was a member of Hiram Lodge 616, F & AM, and Altoona Master Mason. He enjoyed Ham radio, model airplanes and especially enjoyed wood carving.

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1969-73.

Family and friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Grandview Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 778 Brush Mountain Road,

Hollidaysburg.

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