Lynne Trauth Ryan

Dorothy Lynne Trauth Ryan, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on November 4, 2026, in Metairie, Louisiana. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Nevin Ryan for almost 48 years, daughter of the late William Henry Trauth and Dorothy Hersh Trauth, and sister of the late Brenda Ann Trauth.

Lynne was born in New Orleans on August 28, 1932. She was a graduate of Metairie Park Country Day School and attended Newcomb College of Tulane University where she met her future husband, Bobby. They were married in 1954, and after his service in the United States Air Force, Metairie became their home where they raised their family. Lynne is survived by her children Robert Nevin Ryan, Jr (Michele), William Kevin Ryan (Emily), Kent Berchman Ryan (Lori) and Lynda Elizabeth Ryan; her nine grandchildren Robert Nevin Ryan III (Joanna), Mallory Ryan Miller (Andrew), Matthew Mockler Ryan (Alli), Lindsey Ryan Reilly (Andrew), William Connor Ryan, Patrick Berchman Ryan, Andrew Seale Ryan, Catherine Ryan Casanova and Sara Corinne Casanova; and seven great grandchildren, Brendan and Evelyn Ryan, Andrew, Peter, Cecilia and Philip Miller, and Millie Reilly.

Lynne’s focus was her family, and it was a blessing that she lived a long life to watch her children raise their own families and to share the lives of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She treasured her time at family gatherings in Waveland, Mississippi, and the Florida Gulf Coast. Text messages to and from grandchildren were routine, especially when it came to football. She celebrated every holiday, recognized every family birthday, anniversary, and special event, and shared her love with all. She was the heart of the family. Lynne’s many friends were her extended family. Neighborhood gatherings were always special and the Christmas night party she hosted for many years was not to be missed.

Lynne was active in many community groups including knitting and sewing clubs and the Acres of Green Garden Club where she served as president and won Garden of the Month more times than can be remembered. She was a long-time volunteer at WYES, the public television station in New Orleans, and was a regular volunteer at Sam Barthe High School where she co-chaired the annual school fair. Lynne was a parishioner of St. Philip Neri Parish in Metairie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM until Mass time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie, Louisiana. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com