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Sondra Lyons Obituary
Sondra was born in Forestville on Oct. 29, 1937, to William Lester Lees and Frances "Toots" DeMarsh Lees.
She graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1955 and was of the Catholic faith. She worked for Max Factor and Company as a representative for over 14 years.
She enjoyed dancing, riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends who made her laugh.
Survivors include two sons, William A. (Jackie) Lyons of Butler and Jeffrey S. (Karen) Lyons of Forestville; a sister, Diana Harriett of Brookville, Pa.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, William D. Lees.
LYONS - There will be no public services for Sondra Jean Lyons, who died Saturday, July 5, 2025. There will be a celebration of life at a later time.
Arrangements are by SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Slippery Rock.
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Rick & Deena Edwards
July 7, 2025
Bill and Jeff, We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Keeping you all in prayer.
Sonja Parenti
July 7, 2025
She was a Gem of a person, may you be with JESUS...
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