Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Ryan Rossum

RYAN ROYELLE ROSSUM, affectionately known as “Ry”, “Ry Guy”, “Ry Ry”, “Ry Smoothe”, “Ryan Royelle”, “Uncle Ryan”, “Duck”, “Buck Jr” and as his mother would call him, “Smoothie Pants”, transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life on February 27th, 2021 at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Oscar Glenn Rossum, Sr. and Sharon Legotte Rossum. He was the third oldest of six children.

He received his formal education in the York City School District and was a graduate of William Penn Sr. High School Class of 2007. Some of Ryan’s highest achievements in High School included being inducted into the National Honors Society, graduating with Honors and being voted “Most Flirtatious” by his fellow classmates. He also was a recipient of the Dollars For Scholars Scholarship Program and a member of the William Penn Performing Arts Program. Inspired by his performing arts teacher and mentor, Calvin Weary, Ryan pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker.

Ryan was also awarded the Keys To The City given by former Mayor John Brenner for winning ShowTime At The Apollo with his sisters.

After graduating from high school, he continued his post secondary education at York College School of Pennsylvania where he was a recipient of the YCCOSP Scholarship earning a full ride. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications.

Ryan began his entrepreneurial journey producing 2 full length movies; “Rays Intellect” and “Dead Queens”. Ryan’s drive and determination led him to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia where he resided for the next six years. He dove into his career fearlessly embarking in countless business ventures utilizing his skills including filmmaking, editing, video shooting, writing and directing. He worked alongside many successful individuals such as Derek Blanks, Polo Da Don, Terayle Hill, Gee Bryant and David Shands. Ryan did it all, from inspirational and comedic vlogs like “Kickz Are Everything” to business promos and short films including “A Reminder” featuring American Idol’s season 10 contestant, Ashton Jones. Ryan had a gift of details and took pride in surpassing the expectations of his clients.

He enjoyed anything in the field of arts with his creative eye and mind. Ryan enjoyed funny movies and shows such as Martin. He enjoyed writing scripts and giving the community an opportunity to take part in his creative projects. Ryan found that his mind was at its most creative when in a calm and relaxing atmosphere - Starbucks being one of his favorite places to sit and create.

Ryan loved spending quality time with his favorite people - his family. He enjoyed group FaceTime calls with all his siblings, nieces and nephews, where using funny filters to make each other laugh was the highlight of the conversations. Ryan enjoyed spending time in Philly with the love of his life, Lucille. He recently found a new love for cooking healthy food. If you never tasted his grilled salmon, you missed out! He enjoyed networking and connecting with like minded people.

His parents and grandparents taught him to love God. Ryan recently was on a spiritual journey where he ventured into learning more about the Gospel and experienced spiritual encounters in the past few months before gaining his wings to eternal life. One of the most significant experiences being Ryan’s dream, where Jesus confirmed his love and grace for his son. He was so amazed at the details and vividness of his dream that he called his Mom Mom (Myrtle Legotte) and shared his dream with her. After giving details of the dream, Ryan ended the conversation with these exact words, “Mom Mom in my dream I remember being attacked and I yelled, “Devil you cannot have me, I belong to Jesus.”

He was preceded in transitioning into eternal life, by his paternal grandfather, Lorenza Rossum, paternal grandmother, Albertha Scott Rossum and maternal grandfather, Leonard Legotte.

Ryan leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish precious memories of him, his mother, Sharon Legotte Rossum; his father, Oscar Rossum Sr.; his siblings, Ciara Darr (Matt), Carissa Cheshire (Xavier), Corrinne Rossum, Casey Rossum and Oscar Rossum Jr; his godbrother, Jyliek Edwards; his godchildren, Vashaad Andrews and Sha’Niyah Ballard; his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Legotte; his girlfriend of four years, Lucille Pann; his nieces and nephews, Ajani, Anaya, London, Xavier Jr, Dallas, Amalie, Oscar III, Lennox and Nova; his godmother, Yvonne Harris and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. To know Ryan was to know love, God and family. He will always be remembered for his infectious brace face smile, his ability to accept challenges and to live intentionally. Ryan’s energy lit up every room he encountered. He taught us that having an idea alone is simply just an idea, but an idea with action and tangible progress is living in your purpose. He believed in the talent and arts of the city of York and guided many people of all ages to step outside their comfort zone. Ryan’s legacy will shine through the work of his family and closest friends for his impact have inspired many. Heaven has gained an angel. If Ryan could speak to you today, he would say, “Life is like a camera; focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t turn out, just take another shot.”

His life will be celebrated on Friday, March 12 at The Appell Center For The Performing Arts, 50 N. George St., York, with a Viewing from 8:00 until 10:30 a.m., the Funeral Worship Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. and burial in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

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My condolences and prayers for this loving family. Blessings...F. Waters

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Praying for the family at this time.God Bless You all.

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LOVE YOU Ryan! So glad I was part of your journey! Sending love and condolences to the family!!! You will truly be missed!!! Love Dr. Hudson

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Our Heartfelt Sympathy to the Mother, Father, Sisters, Brothers,Grandmother, and other family members and friends of Ryan. Ryan was a Unique, Talented, Special young man and was loved by all that knew him. May God Comfort all of you during this very difficult time of pain and sorrow. A Angel has gotten his wings!!

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Our Heartfelt Sympathy to the Mother, Father brothers, sisters other family members and friends of Ryan. Ryan was a remarkable, talented young man. I was so saddened when I heard that he had passed. May God Comfort all of your during this extremely difficult time of pain and sorrow. A Angel has gotten his wings!

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Words cannot express my heartfelt condolences in the loss of Ryan. He was creative, talented...so beautiful inside and out. He will always be remembered. My family and I are continuously praying for the parents(Oscar & Sharon), his siblings and the entire Rossum family! GOD's strength and peace! Love Eyvette Sellers

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My prayers go out to the family Ryan was a vary good guy I'm still lost of words rest easy you will never be forgotten

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God is covering you during this time, may his peace,love, and blessings always be with you!

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We want you to know that we love you, and our prayers are with you during this time of sadness, but we know that weeping may endureth for a night, but joy comets in the morning! We believe that God takes those who are ready, while he's giving the rest of us time to get right! We wii continue to hold your beautiful family up in prayer! We love you, and God bless you! Elder Daryl & Sis. Linda Kinard & Family🙏🏾❤️

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Sending our sincere condolences to the Rossum, Legotte, family. Ryan,s, life will continue to live on through, his amazing achievements. Rest In Peace Ryan, you will always be that shining star. Mrs. Holmes

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May God continue to comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time,my prayers are with you❤

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My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Rossum family. I did not know Ryan personally, however just knowing the Rossum family for years, I know for a fact that he had a kind and loving heart. Ryan you will be missed. Love, Ashlee Andrews and Family

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Ryan touch our hearts and our city of York in such a great way. He was an amazing person and talent to know in life and will truly be missed by all the lives he touched. His infectious smile, laughter, and sense of humor will be remembered always. Prayers and comfort to the Rossum family. R.I.H. Ry - A.C.

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A pure heart of Gold! May you fly high with God Ryan. And may God comfort your family during this time. You surely will be missed here on earth. We will see you again! Never knew a more Beautiful family then The Rossums. Love you Vicki Shirey and Family

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May our Father provide comfort and a peace beyond all understanding for your entire family. Our family send our most sincere condelences.

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MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, RYAN WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY SO MANY, I LOVE YOU RYAN AND IM SURELY GOING TO MISS YOU. BUT FLY HIGH LIL BUDDY YOU GAIN YOUR WINGS. RIP RYAN R.🙏🏾

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Words cannot express the pain and sorrow. Praying for the Rossum Family - The Fitches

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Beautiful and loving tribute to a talented young man whom I did not get to know personally. That is okay God knew Ryan well and called him home!!

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May our Heavenly Father continue to watch over all of you during this very sad time. With my deepest condolences, C. Kim Bracey, Former Mayor City of York, PA

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Ryan was an amazing person with a beautiful soul. What a blessing it was to grow up with you and the rest of our class. You will be missed Ry! Prayers and love to the Rossums. May God comfort you and keep you always. -Danielle Benkert

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May Ryan's family and loved ones feel Ryan's love through out their days. Our condolences to all. The Pasquale-Ferrell Family.

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Ryan, thank you for always making time to entertain my crazy ideas. Your family is in my prayers and I look forward to the next time we meet my brother . To the rest of your family, God bless you all - Bimael

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Ryan was a classic. One of a kind a great man and friend. Coming to York from baltimore Ryan brought us to his family fed us and kept us laughing. I appreciate the time I had to share with him. A genuine man of God indeed. Love you boss man rest easy bro... -Lamone

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Ryan certainly lit up my classroom when he walked into it every day, and there was never a dull moment when he was near! He will always be one of my favorite students from Sigma! I always knew he would be a success! My condolences go out to his family! He will be sadly missed! Love, Lisa (Ream) Figdore❤️❤️

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To my favorite Sisters, I would like to offer you and your entire family my deepest and most sincere condolences. May the soul of Ryan rest in peace. Love & Light, Vanessa K. Bowers

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Ciara and extended family. I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Ryan. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and God has surely blessed him and his family for the short time he spent on this Earth. Connie Hulshart York pa.

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Our deepest condolences to The Rossum family and Myrtle Legotte, May God comfort your hearts and keep you close during these difficult times. Ryan was someone special that touched many lives, he will truly be missed. Frances Davenport, Stewartstown, Pa

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Sincere condolences to the entire Rossum Family- Lee and Gloria BOSTIC

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When I see the skies light up I will know that you are directing a movie. You have walked the red carpet into God's loving arms. RIP my dear cousin. April

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To the Rossum Family, May the Lord comfort you in your time of need. Dameka Moss

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My sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time.

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My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family. Cheshire family from New York.

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Ryan was not just my nephew in passing, he was like another son to me in recent years... I will miss him dearly, love you Ryan-Angie Mann Siele

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Sending my sincere condolences and love to the Rossum family.I will always remember Ryan's bright and warm smile when he walked the halls of LCS. Keeping you in prayer. Mrs. Penn P

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My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Legotte and Rossum Family. Love, Sister Helen Shubert

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Dearest Rossum and Legotte family, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son, a bright light extinguished far too soon. I did not know Ryan personally but I know his mother, which lets me know he was full of love. May Ryan's light shine on you and the love of the Lord comfort and keep you now and forever. Much love and very respectfully, Charlene Clory

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We sends our condolences and prayers as we continue to lift up the Rossum Family during this time. Montgomery Family Lancaster, PA

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My the Lord God bless you real good. My heart felt condolences is with you Rossum Family. I have some great memories of Ryan and his outstanding personality even at young age he and his siblings were nothing but courteous, kind, respectful and loving people. I shall keep you in my prayers. Shalom Pastor Darnell Bowman

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Ryan was always someone I looked up to in high school and beyond since we also attended the same college. He was sweet and caring, and I always wished I could be as cool as him and he proved you can always chase your dreams and succeed. We'll miss you Ryan. Watch over us all with the friends we lost too soon.

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My sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Ryan will be missed for sure but the memories will last forever. Love you all, Laurie 💜

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Ryan is a name I mention when I talked about how people are successful from York!!

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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