Kathleen Anne Ryll, 78, of Gettysburg, entered into God’s eternal care on May 3, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville.

Born October 27, 1947, in Keene, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Ryll and Rosemary (Grimes) Ryll. Kathleen worked as a clerk for Knouse Foods for 40 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening in her free time. Kathleen also loved going to the beach; her favorites were Cape Neddick and Nubble Lighthouse.

Surviving are one daughter, Melissa Runk, and her husband, Robert; one daughter-in-law, Stacee Coffin; two sisters who reside in New Hampshire, Maralyn Perron and Rosalind Ryll; and four grandchildren, Curie Bussard and her husband, Josh, Nathan Runk and his wife, Megan, Alexee Coffin, and Tyler Coffin. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Coffin.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville. A memorial service for Kathleen will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Dugan Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St. in Bendersville. A gathering of family and friends will take place one hour prior to the service.

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