Ryan J. Coonfare, 44, of Ellwood City died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Ellwood City Medical Center Emergency Room.
Ryan was born on October 14, 1975, in Ellwood City to Dale Coonfare of Wampum and Debbie Zona of Ellport. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1993 and later from the DCI Career Institute. For his entire life, Ryan worked at every aspect of the family business (Ellwood City Transit/Zona Tours). A history buff, he was a proud supporter of the United States Constitution and the NRA. He also enjoyed Star Wars movies and comic books.
He is survived by his parents, his wife, Kristin (Thomas) Coonfare whom he married on June 12, 2004, his daughter, Grace Coonfare, his son, Tristan Coonfare, and his brothers, Josh (Erin) Coonfare of Ellport, Sean Coonfare of Pittsburgh, Christopher (Alicia) Coonfare of Eighty Four, Jeremy (Nicole) Wojtkiewicz of Ellport, and Kevin (Kathleen) Wojtkiewicz of Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Susan Zona, and his paternal grandparents, Vern and Mary Coponfare.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 5-9 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.
Debbie,
I am so very sorry to hear about the death of Ryan. Please accept my sincere condolences. You will be in my prayers.Mary
I am so sorry to hear the news that Ryan passed away. Praying for his family and especially his mom Debbie who will always be close to my heart.