| Father |
Lyon, Milton 'Stanley', b. 7 Apr 1918, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  d. 23 Jun 1986 (Age 68 years) |
| Mother |
Danforth, Betty Clarissa, b. 11 Aug 1917, Myrtle, Ceres, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA d. 11 Jan 2010, Sweden Valley, Sweden, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 92 years) |
| Marriage |
17 Sep 1939 |
Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
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Betty Lyon
Betty D. Lyon, 92, of Sweden Valley, PA passed in her sleep to be with her Lord on Monday, January 11, 2010 at her home on Ice Mine Road.
Born on August 11, 1917 in Myrtle, PA she was the daughter of John and Lila Palmer Danforth.
On September 17, 1939 in Galeton, PA she married M. Stanley Lyon who died on June 23, 1986.
Mrs. Lyon was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School.
She was formerly employed with the Brownhill and Kramer Hosiery Mill in Coudersport. She later worked for many years in the cafeteria at the Coudersport High School. Mrs. Lyon was a member of the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher, organist, pianist, and choir director. She served on the Sweden Township election board, was a past member and treasurer of the Coudersport School Board, and she had volunteered at Sweden Valley Manor.
Surviving are
three sons,
- Theodore S. Lyon of New Holland, PA,
- Thomas C. (Elise) Lyon of Phoenix, AZ, and
- Terrance R. (Cathy) Lyon of Tyler, TX,
two daughters,
- Teresa Pine of Yardlay, PA and
- Toni (Douglas) Maclay of Stroudsburg, PA,
thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter,
- one brother, Harold (Pat) Danforth of Shinglehouse, PA,
- one sister, Gloria Kellogg of Shinglehouse, PA,
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
- a brother, Byron Danforth, and
two sisters,
- Grace Kellogg and
- Arlene Perry.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport, PA and on Saturday, from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with her pastor, Reverend Thomas Shatto officiating.
- Burial will be in Sweden Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church. We love you, Mom.
To express condolences and/or make donations, visit potterleaderenterprise.com/obituaries.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in Potter Leader-Enterprise from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21, 2010.
5 entries:
January 26, 2010
lyons family
betty will be missed have many good memorys from school to being her
paper boy , she was a sweet lady,
she will be miss by many.
joe troutman
raymond(joe) troutman
January 15, 2010
Dear Ted, Tom, Terry, Teresa, and Toni,
I was very saddend to learn of the passing of your mom. Though it's been many years since I last saw her, I have always carried with me rememberences of her kindness and sweet disposition. She was a lovely lady, both inside and out and a dear friend to my late mom. My thoughts are with all of you through these most difficult days.
Dale Ulkins
January 15, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest sympathies to all of you in this time of grief.
As you sort thru the pictures of your childhood, may you take comfort in knowing that your mom (our Aunt Betty) was a truly wonderful lady.
Love, Pat, Barb, & John
Barb (Danforth) Adamczak
January 14, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Betty was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Mary and Ronie
Mary Tinder
January 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debra Burdsall-Dyer
- On September 17, 1939 in Galeton, PA she married M. Stanley Lyon who died on June 23, 1986.
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Sweden Valley, Sweden, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| 5- Surviving Stanley and Betty are 3 sons and 2 daughters. |
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Betty Lyon
Betty D. Lyon, 92, of Sweden Valley, PA passed in her sleep to be with her Lord on Monday, January 11, 2010 at her home on Ice Mine Road.
Born on August 11, 1917 in Myrtle, PA she was the daughter of John and Lila Palmer Danforth.
On September 17, 1939 in Galeton, PA she married M. Stanley Lyon who died on June 23, 1986.
Mrs. Lyon was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School.
She was formerly employed with the Brownhill and Kramer Hosiery Mill in Coudersport. She later worked for many years in the cafeteria at the Coudersport High School. Mrs. Lyon was a member of the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher, organist, pianist, and choir director. She served on the Sweden Township election board, was a past member and treasurer of the Coudersport School Board, and she had volunteered at Sweden Valley Manor.
Surviving are
three sons,
- Theodore S. Lyon of New Holland, PA,
- Thomas C. (Elise) Lyon of Phoenix, AZ, and
- Terrance R. (Cathy) Lyon of Tyler, TX,
two daughters,
- Teresa Pine of Yardlay, PA and
- Toni (Douglas) Maclay of Stroudsburg, PA,
thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter,
- one brother, Harold (Pat) Danforth of Shinglehouse, PA,
- one sister, Gloria Kellogg of Shinglehouse, PA,
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
- a brother, Byron Danforth, and
two sisters,
- Grace Kellogg and
- Arlene Perry.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport, PA and on Saturday, from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with her pastor, Reverend Thomas Shatto officiating.
- Burial will be in Sweden Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church. We love you, Mom.
To express condolences and/or make donations, visit potterleaderenterprise.com/obituaries.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in Potter Leader-Enterprise from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21, 2010.
5 entries:
January 26, 2010
lyons family
betty will be missed have many good memorys from school to being her
paper boy , she was a sweet lady,
she will be miss by many.
joe troutman
raymond(joe) troutman
January 15, 2010
Dear Ted, Tom, Terry, Teresa, and Toni,
I was very saddend to learn of the passing of your mom. Though it's been many years since I last saw her, I have always carried with me rememberences of her kindness and sweet disposition. She was a lovely lady, both inside and out and a dear friend to my late mom. My thoughts are with all of you through these most difficult days.
Dale Ulkins
January 15, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest sympathies to all of you in this time of grief.
As you sort thru the pictures of your childhood, may you take comfort in knowing that your mom (our Aunt Betty) was a truly wonderful lady.
Love, Pat, Barb, & John
Barb (Danforth) Adamczak
January 14, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Betty was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Mary and Ronie
Mary Tinder
January 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debra Burdsall-Dyer
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