Donita Ann Tenamore-Ryant, 70, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022.
She was born in Dunkirk, New York to the late Anthony and Iva (Marlitt) Tenamore.
Donita worked for UH Parma Medical Center, where she assisted at autopsies and worked at Lakewood Hospital as a phlebotomist. She also worked and volunteered at St. Mary Byzantine in Cleveland.
She loved the Wizard of Oz and the cartoon character, Betty Boop. She adored her cat, Kermit and dog, Charlie.
Donita enjoyed camping with her family, and always looked forward to hosting family get togethers and cooking for the holidays.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Terry Ryant; children, Edward Pryll (Leah), Christina Pryll-Mueller, Christopher Ryant, the late Andrew Ryant, Sean Ryant, Melissa Ryant, and Janet Ryant; grandchildren, Ace Pryll (Megan), Trent Pryll, Tatiana Pryll, Alysha Mueller (Stefan Farina), Robbie Mueller (Carolyn Kline); a brother, Richard Tenamore (Margie); sisters, Joanne Smith, and Tammy Degolier; and numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Tenamore.
Donita lived her life following the footprints in the sand.
Services will be private.