Bryan E. Lyons

Bryan E. Lyons, 61, of Chicora, formerly of Valencia, passed away at his home Saturday afternoon, August 16, 2025.

Bryan was born in Pittsburgh on August 15, 1964.  He was the son of Bernard Lee Sr. and Clara K. Lurtz Lyons.

He attended high school in Mars and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he earned his G.E.D.  He had been employed as a welder for Marshall Stamping in Valencia.

Bryan enjoyed the company of his Rottweiler, “Caesar”, golfing, and spending time at home.

He is survived by his wife, Debra L. Foor Tate; a daughter, Tiffany Hoy of Washington; two grandchildren, a stepdaughter, Melissa A. Little, and a step granddaughter, Ambrosia S. Little, both of Chicora; his siblings, Kathy Smith, Barbara Federkeil and her husband, George, all of New Castle, Bernard Lee Lyons Jr. and his wife, Lee Ann, of Lindon, UT, and Brenda Lyons of Concord, NC, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday.  A memorial service will follow from the funeral home at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Powell, pastor of the Cheswick Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Chicora and Brady’s Bend American Legion Posts.  Burial will be at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville.  Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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