RYAN, Nancy B.

Today;s News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2014 - Nancy B. Ryan, 78, of Lake Havasu City, died suddenly April 24, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late James T. Ryan with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Detroit, July 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Pauline McClain. She was raised and educated in Warren, Mich. and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was married to the late William (Vito) Prano Sr., who was the father of her children. They lived in southern California where their children were raised. Besides being a wife and mother, Nancy also was employed in California as a line worker at Mattel Toy Company and later as a supervisor at a nursing home. After her move back to Michigan, she worked at Kmart until she retired, after which she moved to warmer climates in Lake Havasu City. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Lynn Schwarz of Marysville, Calif.; her son, Nick (Buck) Prano of Lake Havasu City; her daughter, Sharon Martinez of Tulare, Calif.; her son and daughter- in-law, William and Donna Prano Jr. of Macomb Township, Mich.; her grandchildren, Nancy, Rose, Michael, Vito (deceased), Jesse, Jesse, Buck, Sherri, Brandon and Mitchell; her great-grandchildren, Sara, Lestat, Valick, Lucifer, Maliky, Damion, Braylan and Braxton and also her great-great-grandchild, Arean. As per her wishes, there will be no service. Her remains were donated to Science Care in Phoenix, and will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Salvation Army to honor her late husband’s Marine service. Information can be found using the following web address, http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.