Jeffrey P. Bryan, a lifelong resident of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018, in the Cleveland Clinic. He was 74.

Mr. Bryan was born February 8, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Edna (Auchter) Bryan. An alumnus of Sharpsville High School, Jeff and his wife Mary Ann were both members of the 1962 graduating class. He then matriculated to Youngstown State University, graduating in 1966 with a B.S. in business administration.

His beloved wife and high school sweetheart, the former Mary Ann Young whom he married August 19, 1966, just recently passed away on September 23 of this year.

Jeff served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era.

An accountant for many years, he was first employed by the Black, Bashor & Porsche, LLP, and later by Greenwood Pharmacy and Home Care, both in Sharon.

Jeff was an active member of New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington, where he served as a deacon. He was previously a member of St.  Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage; Sharpsville United Methodist; and Lakeside E.C., Transfer. Jeff was always actively involved in his church's children's ministry and often served as a member of their respective finance committees.

A family man, he particularly enjoyed attending his grandchildren's many activities.

Jeff was honored to serve as the superintendent of Riverside Cemetery in Sharpsville, a responsibility he held for more than 30 years.

He is survived by a son, Curtis Young (Annie) Bryan, Geneva, OH; a daughter, Julie Ann (Todd) Meyer, Erie, PA; and seven grandchildren, Brandon, Alex and Michaela "Emmy" Bryan; Sarah and Lindsey Meyer; and Alexis and Isaac Northrop.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to New Life Baptist Church, 3414 PA-208, New Wilmington, PA 16142; or Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.

Calling hours will be 3 to 7 p.m. Monday (11-19-18) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon; and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday (11-20-18) in New Life Baptist Church, New Wilmington.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, in the church, with Rev. Warren Sulivan, lead pastor, officiating.

Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.