Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Alexander Scholtz

RYAN ALEXANDER SCHOLTZ, U. S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class actively stationed on the Fast Response Cutter Harold Miller, age 27. Beloved husband of Sarah (nee Eckols). Dearest son of Angeline Scholtz (nee LaPonza) (Lee Yurchenko) and the late Terry. Dear brother of Chris (Megan) and Nicole Sebek (Matt). Dearest grandson of Rosalie LaPonza. Dear son in law of Wiley Jr. and Yturria (nee Matthews) Eckols. Dear brother in law of Wiley Eckols III (Trisha). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. The family suggests all contributions to Canine Companions, https://p2p.onecause.com/dogfestnorthcentral22/sarah-scholtz in lieu of flowers. Celebration of Life Service Sunday February 27, 2022 at the funeral home 3:30 PM. Livestream at https://boxcast.tv/view/scholtz-747263 The family will receive friends (while practicing social distancing and the use of masks) SUNDAY February 27, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).