Ryan was born on July 10, 1990 in Warsaw, a son to Randy and Leilani (Smith) Helmer. He died on December 17, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester surrounded by family. Ryan was a 2010 graduate of Letchworth Central School, he attended the Mt. Morris Day-Hab program through Livingston-Wyoming ARC. He had many interest, he enjoyed bowling, swimming, horseback riding listening to classic music from the 60’s-70’s and 80’s, hunting, playing his video games, and driving his golf cart around Castile. He was active in the Challenger Baseball program in Batavia. He was referred to as Romeo by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Donald (Violet) Helmer and Gordon (Mary) Smith; an aunt Cindy Helmer; uncle Stephen Helmer.
He is survived by his devoted parents Randy and Leilani (Smith) Helmer, brother: Travis (Tiffany Sheffer) Helmer of Castile, Aunts and Uncles: James (Chris Helmer of Fl., Susan Helmer of Castile, David (Cindy) Helmer of Warsaw, Kevin (Loretta) Helmer of Buffalo, Tracy Helmer of Castile, Ellie Helmer of Fl., Dana (David) Wright of Pike, Gordon Smith of Perry, Cindy (Angelo) Feroleto of Castile, and Cheryl (Robert) Bush of Geneseo, Godparents: Donna Diver and Richard Sanford both of Castile, along with many cousins and good friends.
Family and friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday December 20, 2013 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 21st at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Alger Cemetery in Hume.
May be made to the Castile Fire Department, Livingston-Wyoming ARC or a Scholarship Fund will be set up in Memory of Ryan at Letchworth Central School. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
