Born in Point Pleasant, NJ, she was a lifelong resident of Seaside Park.
Erin was a 1994 graduate of Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, and received her Associate’s Degree from Mercer County Community College.
Founded in 1984 by her late father, Timothy E. Ryan, Erin worked for the family business, the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, for many years until his passing in 2019, at which time she became owner and operated the business with her aunts. She was very proud to continue the family business.
Erin was a parishioner of St. Catharine of Siena RC Church, Seaside Park, was a trustee for the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, was a member of the Woman of the Moose, Ortley Beach, the Rosary Society of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and served on the Valentine House Committee.
She was predeceased by her father Timothy E. Ryan in 2019, her paternal grandparents Edward and Norma Ryan, maternal grandparents Carolyn and Jack O’Donnell, and her three uncles Edward Ryan, David O’Donnell and Jackie O’Donnell.