Lyle O. Lyon

Lyle O. Lyon, 94, formerly of Poplar Street, Emporium, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys. Born October 3, 1921 in Emporium, he was the son of the late R. Paul and Susie Skillman Lyon. On June 15, 1946 in Emporium, he married the former Ellen Nickler who survives. A lifelong resident of Cameron County, Lyle was a 1942 graduate of Emporium High School and was a veteran of WWII having served in the Army Air Corps.

He was employed by Sylvania Electric in Emporium and the Emporium Water Company before joining the Emporium Police Department where he became the Chief of Police. Later he was employed for many years as foreman of Emporium Borough’s Public Works Department before retiring in 1986.

Mr. Lyon was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium where he served as a trustee, Masonic Lodge #382 F& AM in Emporium, and was a 63 year member of the Emporium Fire Department.

 Survivors include: three sons, Paul A. (Susan) Lyon of Emporium, Rev. Ray E. (Kathy) Lyon of North Huntingdon, and David A. (Mollie) Lyon of Hermitage; one daughter, Margie (Larry) Kelly of Allentown; one sister, Twila Grimm of Emporium; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two infant brothers, Alvin and Merle Lyon, and two adult brothers, Leon and Clark Lyon.

 A visitation with video tribute will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium. 

 The family will also receive friends Friday from 10-11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church where Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Short, pastor, officiating.

Military honors will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. Burial will be in Moore Hill Cemetery, Emporium.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to The Alzheimer Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or online at www.alz.org.