Ryleigh Nicole (LaRock) Graham

OSWEGO – Ryleigh Nicole (LaRock) Graham, 26, of Oswego died in the early hours of Sunday 12th, 2026 after complications from an unexpected brain infection, shortly after marrying the love of her life, Matthew Graham, whom she had dated for seven years. Ryleigh was born in Oswego the daughter of Michael and Joan “Joni” (Bergan) LaRock of Hannibal.

She worked for the Fulton City School District at the Volney School as a school aide; and after only one year she received the Golden Apple Award for an exemplary job well done. She was very talented and could paint everything and anything, she was known for her mural paintings on the walls at school – Ryleigh made the world a colorful place everywhere she went. She enjoyed crafting, traveling, most all outdoor activities, especially walking her dog Koda, and she loved Ozzie her tortoise. Ryleigh could truly light up a room and bring joy to everyone around her.

Ryleigh leaves behind her husband Matthew R. Graham of Oswego, her parents Michael and Joni (Bergan) LaRock of Hannibal, and her brother Nathan LaRock of Hannibal. She is also survived by her paternal grandparents Robert (Sandy Loveland) LaRock of Fulton, her father and mother-in-law Robert & Alicia Graham of Oswego; her brother-in-law Brandon (Becca Marsh) Graham of Fulton; Ryleigh’s bonus sister Maddy DeNise of Baldwinsville; her maternal grandparents in-law Guy & Sandy Yerdon of Fulton, maternal grandfather in-law Michael Ladd of Central Square; paternal grandparents in-law Douglas and Dorothy Graham, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Ryleigh was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Richard and Eileen Bergan and Constance Bergan, and her paternal grandmother Carol LaRock.

Calling hours will be Monday morning, July 20^th, from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., located at 224 W. 2^nd St. S., Fulton, NY. Funeral services will follow Monday at 11:00 AM at the Sugar Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Fairdale Cemetery.