Obituary of Ryan Michael Short

Ryan Michael Short, 26, of 336 E. Main St., Falconer, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at UPMC Chautauqua following a long history and battle with seizures. He was born August 24, 1994 in Westfield, NY, and was the son of Tammie Simpson Swanson. He was a graduate of Falconer High School. Ryan found his joy in various woodworking arts and crafts, gifting many of his friends and loved ones with his art. He enjoyed helping others – everybody and anytime. He is survived by his mother, Tammie, of Falconer; a brother, Richard Allen and sister, Crystal (Ben) LaRoy; and his fiancée, Erin Teeft. Ryan was also the grandson of Gary and Karen Simpson; the nephew of Jim (Jen) Simpson, Sherrie Simpson and Lisa (Terry) Bergman; and the proud uncle of Cadence and Miles. Ryan is preceded in death by his stepfather, Stephen R. Swanson who died May 20, 2016. Following CDC requirements and COVID-19 restrictions for facemasks and social distancing, a walk-through visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home. A private family funeral service will be held, led by the Rev. Rick LaDue. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in memory of Ryan Short to the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center for epilepsy research and education. Gifts can be sent to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193-1655 or made online at http://giving.clevelandclinic.org. Please include Ryan Short and Epilepsy Center in the memo section on a check.