Allegany, New York
Ryan J. Lamberson – 33 – of North 2nd St., Allegany, died Saturday afternoon (March 8, 2025) at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Born in Olean, NY on August 30, 1991, he was the son of Richard “Rick” & Elaine (Bell) Lamberson.
Ryan grew up in Allegany and was a graduate of Allegany-Limestone Central School (class of 2009). He later graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Bonaventure University (class of 2013) with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.
Ryan was employed as Director of VR Development at Kelly Design & Development of Allegany, NY. He had a love of music and recently began taking guitar lessons. Ryan enjoyed spending time on his computer and especially loved playing chess with people around the world. He achieved an ELO rating of 1,345. Ryan enjoyed lake fishing and shooting guns and was a member of the Portville Rod & Gun Club. He also was an avid collector of WWII artifacts. Recently he found a love for trails and hiking in the State Parks.
Ryan was quick-witted, likable beyond measure, and highly competitive. He believed all challenges must be fought. Ryan was very well spoken and also had the innate ability to make people understand things. He felt true joy in other people’s achievements.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Erica; his father, Rick Lamberson; his paternal grandparents, Bob & Kate Lamberson; maternal grandfather, Clyde “Tom” Bell; his aunts, Bobbie-Kay Mikolajczyk and Sally-Jo Lamberson; his uncles, Steve Mikolajczyk and infant, Joseph Lamberson; along with his dogs, Gus and ZuZu.
Surviving are his mother, Elaine Lamberson of Allegany; maternal grandmother, Linda Zink Bailey of California; maternal step-grandmother, Joan Bell of Allegany; his aunt, George-Ann Lamberson of Olean; his uncles, John (Lori) Lamberson of Friendship, NY and Craig Bell of California; several cousins; along with many other relatives that he dearly loved, including Bonnie Robinson and his close friends: Casey Ensell, Lee Filbert, Dan Jaremko, and Dan Winger.
There will be visiting hours Saturday, March 22nd from 12 Noon until 1:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at the Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Ave., Olean, NY with Rev. Ron Isaman and Frank Wilson officiating.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell NY.
Ryan’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to Eldred WWII Museum, P.O. Box 273, Eldred, PA 16731.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
I .met Ryan during his senior year of high school. I assisted him with the transirion from high school to St. Bonaventure University. Ryan’s intelligence, strengrh, and social demeanor made my job easy. He met every challenge placed before him with a positive attitude and good humor. I am saddened at his passing, he left an indelible impression on me. It was an honor and pleasure assisting him.
Respectfully.
Jeff Capitani
The death of Ryan Lamberson brings sadness to the world. He brought happiness to everyone who knew him. A joy to know. Ryan and his mother, Elaine, will always be remembered in my daily rosary.
I will include Rick and Erica in my Rosary too.
Ryan was a lovely baby and grew up to be a gracious man. It was a shock to hear of his death. I extend my deepest sympathy to my niece, Elaine, the grandmother, my sister, Linda and to all his family. May he rest in Peace!