Laurie Beth Ryan

Laurie Beth Ryan

December 27, 1961 - June 2, 2026

Laurie passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, after a 7-year courageous battle with cancer. She fought the cancer with everything she had but her body and mind finally gave into the cancer. She passed peacefully at home with her sister by her side.

Laurie was born in Western Pennsylvania on December 27, 1961, and moved to Bluffton, SC 5 years ago.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Ryan, her mother, Mildred Ryan, her companion of over 30 years, James Sutch, Jr., and her brother-in-law, David Lutz. She is survived by her sister Pam Ryan Lutz.

Laurie had a career that spanned over 30 years in retail management. Her career took her from Pittsburgh to Charlotte, Chicago, and Mississippi before retiring to South Carolina.

Laurie was a strong, independent woman and the best sister anyone could have. 

She was an animal lover and loved all her dogs, Schorchy, Lucy, Bacco, Taco, and Gracie beyond measure. 

Laurie loved all things Pittsburgh Sports, especially her Steelers and Penguins.

She was an avid crafter. She especially enjoyed embroidery, latch hook, and diamond painting. 

A visitation will be held at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am.

Following her service, Laurie will travel back home to Pennsylvania for burial. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Animal Friends of Pittsburgh, PA.