Ryan Patrick Gallagher

Ryan Patrick Gallagher, 40, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Bethel Park, passed away on June 21, 2026.

Born September 22, 1985, the son of Nanci Gallagher-Spellman and the late Daniel P. Gallagher.

Ryan graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2004. He went on to major in communications at Penn State Behrend where he graduated in 2009.

He loved wildlife and the outdoors. Ryan spent much of his free time camping, but when he was home, he loved and cared for multiple cats.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Nanci Gallagher-Spellman; his stepfather, Michael Spellman; two aunts, Robyn Smith and Joyce O’Keefe; and two cousins, Kathleen “Katey” Smith and Cameron Doyle.

He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Patrick Gallagher.

A celebration of life will take place at Al's Cafe, 435 McMurray Rd, Bethel Park, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12 PM to 4PM.

Interment will be private in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery.

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