Obituary for Rhonda Lee Ryane (Smith)

Rhonda Lee Ryane (Smith), age 73, of Wapakoneta, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 22, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Rhonda was born on December 29, 1951 in Lima, OH to Charles and Marilyn Klingler Smith.

Rhonda was a 1970 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley. In her early career she was a beautician, but later became an STNA and worked as a nurse aid in various nursing homes for 30 years. Rhonda was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren. She had a tradition of making cookies with them every Christmas. She was their biggest fan and attended every concert, game, competition, and supported them in all of their accomplishments. She also enjoyed watching wrestling, the Cleveland Browns, and Ohio State football. 

Rhonda is survived by a sister, Diana Lynn Rowe. Daughters Amy Ryane (Andy Ray) and Kimberly Ryane (Justin Fricke) her bonus kids Stevhen and Stacey. Her grandchildren Jasmine, Lance, Lacey, Makenna, Macelyn, Bradey. And 2 great granddaughters Lainey and Vaelyn. She was preceded in death by her parents Marilyn and Charles.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger. It was her wish to cremated following the visitation. 

Memorial Contributions may be to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

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